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Alain Prost: ‘I was a better F1 racer than Senna’
In this month’s magazine, Alain Prost gives a rare and exclusive interview to look back on a brilliant career – and talk about that rivalry with Ayrton Senna
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Podcast: John Watson, Centenary Stories
Five-time Grand Prix-winner John Watson explains the art of the overtake; matching Niki Lauda’s performace; and turning down the chance to replace Nigel Mansell at Lotus, in the latest podcast marking Motor Sport‘s 100 years
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Otmar Szafnauer in talks to join Andretti F1: ‘I’d love to help’
In this month’s magazine Otmar Szafnauer says he’s already been involved in talks to link up with the team hopeful to join the F1 grid – and reveals what went wrong at Alpine
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John Watson: Lauda became F1 template
If you feel modern Formula 1 takes itself too seriously nowadays, then blame Niki Lauda. John Watson, above, points to the three-time champion’s ruthless approach as marking the turning point…
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F1 designer & GP winner — but Jean-Pierre Jabouille could have achieved so much more
Jean-Pierre Jabouille developed Renault’s first F1 car, then raced it in its debut grand prix. He became the team’s first Formula 1 winner as well. But, writes Matt Bishop, bad luck disguised his even greater potential
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Alain Prost on Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso and Gilles Villeneuve
Max Verstappen “I like him very much because he’s a little bit different in the way he thinks and speaks. Even in Las Vegas he was focused on racing and…
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How Alain Prost nearly returned… with Ferrari
Alain Prost was 38 when he retired from Formula 1 at the end of 1993. But much like Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton today, he really wasn’t ready to. That’s…
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Alain Prost: ‘It sounds like a joke but I’m completely underrated’
He divides opinion. Always has done. And it tends to distil to a single, fundamental question: are you for Senna, or are you for Prost? Even Motor Sport can’t resist.…
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Flashback: Lotus launches its 1990 F1 car with Warwick and Donnelly
It may have been necessary to leave home at some unearthly hour to reach Ketteringham Hall by 10am, but the trip was worth it. Never having been to the legendary…
F1
Alain Prost: ‘I was a better F1 racer than Senna’
In this month’s magazine, Alain Prost gives a rare and exclusive interview to look back on a brilliant career – and talk about that rivalry with Ayrton Senna
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: John Watson, Centenary Stories
Five-time Grand Prix-winner John Watson explains the art of the overtake; matching Niki Lauda’s performace; and turning down the chance to replace Nigel Mansell at Lotus, in the latest podcast marking Motor Sport‘s 100 years
F1
Otmar Szafnauer in talks to join Andretti F1: ‘I’d love to help’
In this month’s magazine Otmar Szafnauer says he’s already been involved in talks to link up with the team hopeful to join the F1 grid – and reveals what went wrong at Alpine
Archive
John Watson: Lauda became F1 template
If you feel modern Formula 1 takes itself too seriously nowadays, then blame Niki Lauda. John Watson, above, points to the three-time champion’s ruthless approach as marking the turning point…
F1
F1 designer & GP winner — but Jean-Pierre Jabouille could have achieved so much more
Jean-Pierre Jabouille developed Renault’s first F1 car, then raced it in its debut grand prix. He became the team’s first Formula 1 winner as well. But, writes Matt Bishop, bad luck disguised his even greater potential
Archive
Alain Prost on Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso and Gilles Villeneuve
Max Verstappen “I like him very much because he’s a little bit different in the way he thinks and speaks. Even in Las Vegas he was focused on racing and…
Archive
How Alain Prost nearly returned… with Ferrari
Alain Prost was 38 when he retired from Formula 1 at the end of 1993. But much like Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton today, he really wasn’t ready to. That’s…
Great Read
Archive
Alain Prost: ‘It sounds like a joke but I’m completely underrated’
He divides opinion. Always has done. And it tends to distil to a single, fundamental question: are you for Senna, or are you for Prost? Even Motor Sport can’t resist.…
Archive
Flashback: Lotus launches its 1990 F1 car with Warwick and Donnelly
It may have been necessary to leave home at some unearthly hour to reach Ketteringham Hall by 10am, but the trip was worth it. Never having been to the legendary…
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MPH: Ferrari to sack Vasseur? It’s the same cycle of F1 failure
Reports that Fred Vasseur is under pressure don’t seem to bode well for the Ferrari F1 boss. Will the team once more take the short-term approach and ignore its tested blueprint for success, says Mark Hughes
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MPH: Verstappen’s self-destructive rage has put him on brink of F1 race ban
Max Verstappen is just one offence away from an F1 race ban and a pattern has emerged in the way he’s racked up penalty points, says Mark Hughes
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MPH: Why science alone can’t unlock secrets of ground effect F1 cars
As F1 enters the final year of its ground effect era, teams are discovering that success now depends as much on intuition and adaptability as on traditional engineering precision, as Mark Hughes explains
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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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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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Verstappen vs Russell: how the the explosive F1 rivalry began
Max Verstappen and George Russell are set to fight for the lead of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix from the front row. This is why their rivalry is so charged
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Tomorrow’s F1 starting grid for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix
George Russell will start on pole for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. Here’s how the starting grid — with only 19 drivers — looks for Sunday’s race in Montreal
F1 Fantasy
F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Canadian GP
Don’t be rushed into a hasty change ahead of the 2025 Canadian F1 Fantasy round. Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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