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Ferrari’s F1 Brit pack
John Surtees Lewis Hamilton is set to become the 13th British driver to start a world championship Formula 1 grand prix for Scuderia Ferrari (let’s hope that’s not an omen).…
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Lewis Hamilton’s crucial first 100 days at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton’s first 100 days at Ferrari – from January 1 to April 10 – will be crucial in setting the tenor of his season and maybe even the tone…
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F1’s ‘planets aligned’ for Hamilton and Ferrari. But will Leclerc remain the star?
Lewis Hamilton heads into the 2025 Formula 1 season with more questions hanging over him than ever before. The seven-time world champion moves to Ferrari amid high expectations – from…
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Karun Chandhok: F1 rookies face brutal reality after Max & Lewis raised the bar
The 2024 season started with the exact same driver line-up as we ended 2023 and frankly that was a bit dull. Fortunately Lewis Hamilton spectacularly kicked off the silly season…
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Verstappen and Alonso to swap teams? Something’s going on in F1…
Just prior to writing this month’s column, the idea of Max Verstappen considering a move to Aston Martin for 2026 was just one of those theoretical ‘it has a logic…
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What happens during an F1 shakedown or filming day?
Before pre-season testing, F1 teams typically carry out shakedowns of their new F1 cars on filming days: here’s how they work
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Hot Wheels reveals pocket-size F1 models — and they’re not just for kids
Is there any limit to the Netflix effect? Hot Wheels says that the surge in F1’s popularity is behind its new range of models
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Will Buxton: ‘F1 would look so different without Drive to Survive’
Netflix’s massively successful F1 series Drive to Survive has transformed the grand prix world – one of its stars, Will Buxton, talks about being witness to the revolution
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MPH: How might mischievous F1 drivers defy race ban for swearing?
F1 drivers face a month-long ban if they swear too many times during a press conference. Has the FIA gone too far this time? asks Mark Hughes. And what will the crafty grid do about it?
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Ferrari’s F1 Brit pack
John Surtees Lewis Hamilton is set to become the 13th British driver to start a world championship Formula 1 grand prix for Scuderia Ferrari (let’s hope that’s not an omen).…
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Lewis Hamilton’s crucial first 100 days at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton’s first 100 days at Ferrari – from January 1 to April 10 – will be crucial in setting the tenor of his season and maybe even the tone…
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F1’s ‘planets aligned’ for Hamilton and Ferrari. But will Leclerc remain the star?
Lewis Hamilton heads into the 2025 Formula 1 season with more questions hanging over him than ever before. The seven-time world champion moves to Ferrari amid high expectations – from…
Opinion
Archive
Karun Chandhok: F1 rookies face brutal reality after Max & Lewis raised the bar
The 2024 season started with the exact same driver line-up as we ended 2023 and frankly that was a bit dull. Fortunately Lewis Hamilton spectacularly kicked off the silly season…
Archive
Verstappen and Alonso to swap teams? Something’s going on in F1…
Just prior to writing this month’s column, the idea of Max Verstappen considering a move to Aston Martin for 2026 was just one of those theoretical ‘it has a logic…
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What happens during an F1 shakedown or filming day?
Before pre-season testing, F1 teams typically carry out shakedowns of their new F1 cars on filming days: here’s how they work
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Hot Wheels reveals pocket-size F1 models — and they’re not just for kids
Is there any limit to the Netflix effect? Hot Wheels says that the surge in F1’s popularity is behind its new range of models
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Will Buxton: ‘F1 would look so different without Drive to Survive’
Netflix’s massively successful F1 series Drive to Survive has transformed the grand prix world – one of its stars, Will Buxton, talks about being witness to the revolution
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MPH: How might mischievous F1 drivers defy race ban for swearing?
F1 drivers face a month-long ban if they swear too many times during a press conference. Has the FIA gone too far this time? asks Mark Hughes. And what will the crafty grid do about it?
Standings – 2026 F1 World Championship
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MPH: Entertainment and old-school racing!? China showed F1 the way
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
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Epic racing in Chinese GP was boosted by F1’s new button
After artificial-looking overtaking in Melbourne, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix saw a return to F1 drivers following closely and then out-braking each other. Mark Hughes on the Shanghai spectacle
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Still sandbagging? Why Mercedes F1 car may be even faster than we’ve seen
As George Russell takes F1 sprint pole in China, Mark Hughes wonders whether Mercedes has a bigger advantage than we’re seeing, and if Red Bull finally has a solution to a long-standing problem
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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
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McLaren drivers swapped tips ahead of Chinese GP. Norris also quietly planned attack
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
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One race to prove himself at Alpine? Heat is on Jack Doohan as Ocon signs off
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
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How F1 2026 rules could ruin Suzuka’s most famous corner
At this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, the popular 130R corner might pay the price for the energy-hungry chicane that follows
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What Audi F1 team loses with Wheatley’s sudden exit
As Aston Martin rushes to deny speculation about its own leadership structure, Audi quietly loses the man who would have filled that gap
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Oliver Bearman ‘a contender for the title’ in top F1 car
Two races into 2026, the Haas driver sits fifth in the championship
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