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Colin Chapman: Formula 1’s greatest innovator
Lotus founder Colin Chapman was the team boss, engineer and innovator who pushed design to the limits – read the Motor Sport profile
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Why thrilling battles for F1 race wins are killing the title race
The 2024 F1 season has been a breath of fresh air, with six different race winners across the first 12 grands prix. But the scale of the competition — and Red Bull’s early advantage — are giving Max Verstappen few concerns in the championship
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Ferrari’s fightback plan after ‘nightmare’ F1 form
Ferrari has lost its way on the F1 development path in recent months, while its race strategy has fallen apart too – Leclerc, Sainz and Vasseur explains the team’s plan to get back on track
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40 is no barrier for tough F1 warriors Hamilton and Alonso
On an F1 grid obsessed by youth, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are outliers — but not just in terms of age. “I’ve never encountered any other driver nearly as competitive,” says Matt Bishop. “Both remain supremely capable”
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Parting shot: August 2024
January 26, 1975 Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil Familiar faces from almost 50 years ago at round two of the 1975 F1 season. Hometown hero Carlos Pace, back row, third from…
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Mercedes’ F1 bounce back
After two painful years, a lot of soul-searching and a fair few blind alleys, Mercedes has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel in Formula 1. In…
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Pierre Gasly in Ayrton Senna’s first Toleman: Always meet your heroes
The tension’s almost unbearable as a chilling breeze sweeps down the old Silverstone pitlane. Will it, won’t it? Silence descends for a second, and the atmosphere ratchets up one more…
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Senna v Scooby: How F1 drivers voted for their Race Car of the Century
In the end it came down to a two-car race between cult heroes. In the red corner was the car many regard as the ultimate expression of 1980s simplicity and…
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Driving the Lotus 49: Grand Prix Crown Jewel
The era that made me fall in love with Formula 1 was the late 1980s and early 1990s. People often ask me about my favourite F1 cars at which point…
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Colin Chapman: Formula 1’s greatest innovator
Lotus founder Colin Chapman was the team boss, engineer and innovator who pushed design to the limits – read the Motor Sport profile
F1
Why thrilling battles for F1 race wins are killing the title race
The 2024 F1 season has been a breath of fresh air, with six different race winners across the first 12 grands prix. But the scale of the competition — and Red Bull’s early advantage — are giving Max Verstappen few concerns in the championship
F1
Ferrari’s fightback plan after ‘nightmare’ F1 form
Ferrari has lost its way on the F1 development path in recent months, while its race strategy has fallen apart too – Leclerc, Sainz and Vasseur explains the team’s plan to get back on track
F1
40 is no barrier for tough F1 warriors Hamilton and Alonso
On an F1 grid obsessed by youth, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are outliers — but not just in terms of age. “I’ve never encountered any other driver nearly as competitive,” says Matt Bishop. “Both remain supremely capable”
Archive
Parting shot: August 2024
January 26, 1975 Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil Familiar faces from almost 50 years ago at round two of the 1975 F1 season. Hometown hero Carlos Pace, back row, third from…
Archive
Mercedes’ F1 bounce back
After two painful years, a lot of soul-searching and a fair few blind alleys, Mercedes has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel in Formula 1. In…
Archive
Pierre Gasly in Ayrton Senna’s first Toleman: Always meet your heroes
The tension’s almost unbearable as a chilling breeze sweeps down the old Silverstone pitlane. Will it, won’t it? Silence descends for a second, and the atmosphere ratchets up one more…
Archive
Senna v Scooby: How F1 drivers voted for their Race Car of the Century
In the end it came down to a two-car race between cult heroes. In the red corner was the car many regard as the ultimate expression of 1980s simplicity and…
Archive
Driving the Lotus 49: Grand Prix Crown Jewel
The era that made me fall in love with Formula 1 was the late 1980s and early 1990s. People often ask me about my favourite F1 cars at which point…
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MPH: Russell deal leaves Mercedes F1 door ajar for Verstappen
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in 2026 but behind the announcement of their renewed F1 commitment, both sides are looking at alternative options
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MPH: Rovanperä might just have enough time to reach F1
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
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Mark Hughes: How McLaren could have won in Singapore — if its drivers weren’t fighting
When Lando Norris pitted to avoid being overtaken by Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix, he closed off the strategy that could have won him the F1 race; one that was proven by Lewis Hamilton back in 2014
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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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Today’s F1 starting grid for the 2025 US Grand Prix
Max Verstappen dominated again as he clinched pole position for the 2025 US Grand Prix, while championship leader Oscar Piastri was just sixth fastest. Here’s the starting grid for Sunday’s race at Circuit of the Americas
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McLaren disaster as Norris & Piastri crash in US GP sprint race while Verstappen wins
A catastrophic start to the 2025 United States Grand Prix sprint race saw Oscar Piastri bumped into Lando Norris, taking both McLarens out of the race. Victory for Max Verstappen saw him close in the title race
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When is the next F1 sprint race? 2025 calendar and schedule
The next sprint race on the 2025 Formula 1 calendar takes place in November at Interlagos in Brazil, before the Sao Paulo GP. See the full sprint schedule for this season, as well as circuit guides and details on the format
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