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Briatore pearl-clutchers blind to F1 reality – Up/Down Spanish GP
Another weekend, another one in the eye for F1’s holier-than-thou squad at the 2024 Spanish GP – oh, the humanity!
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How Russell’s homework undid Norris’s Spanish GP victory hopes in seconds
A split-second difference was all it took for Lando Norris to lose out at the start of the 2024 F1 Spanish Grand Prix, with George Russell prepared to take advantage and the McLaren driver playing catch-up all race
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F1 hopefuls Antonelli and Bearman struggle to shine in new-look F2: Spanish GP diary
McLaren’s paddock fire; how Sainz’s big decision could affect others; Barcelona puts up a fight; and Prema’s F2 struggles. Chris Medland with his 2024 Spanish GP diary
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Flavio Briatore is just what Alpine needs — even if hire is hypocritical
Flavio Briatore was involved in Renault/Alpine’s most shameful F1 episode, but the team desperately needs ‘the ultimate hustler’, says Damien Smith, author of a book on Benetton, which gave Briatore his GP racing break
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MPH: Newey and Sainz fighting for the F1 title with Williams. Imagine.
Williams is targeting a return to its F1 championship-winning years. Will the emotional draw of a return to the team appeal to Adrian Newey? asks Mark Hughes. And could he be joined by Carlos Sainz?
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Moment of truth: why Spanish GP is crucial for F1 title race and driver market
Will Red Bull return to form? Does Ferrari have an upgrade? Will we see a 17-year-old on track? And will are we about to see a flurry of 2025 F1 driver deals? Here’s what to watch out for at the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix
Is it time to pick McLaren as your constructor of choice? Here are our F1 Fantasy tips and predictions for the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix
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Is ‘boring’ Barcelona that bad? Five of F1’s best Spanish GPs there
Are all F1 races at Circuit de Catalunya really that dull? We look back at five of Barcelona’s best over three decades of racing
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Briatore pearl-clutchers blind to F1 reality – Up/Down Spanish GP
Another weekend, another one in the eye for F1’s holier-than-thou squad at the 2024 Spanish GP – oh, the humanity!
F1
How Russell’s homework undid Norris’s Spanish GP victory hopes in seconds
A split-second difference was all it took for Lando Norris to lose out at the start of the 2024 F1 Spanish Grand Prix, with George Russell prepared to take advantage and the McLaren driver playing catch-up all race
F1
F1 hopefuls Antonelli and Bearman struggle to shine in new-look F2: Spanish GP diary
McLaren’s paddock fire; how Sainz’s big decision could affect others; Barcelona puts up a fight; and Prema’s F2 struggles. Chris Medland with his 2024 Spanish GP diary
F1
Flavio Briatore is just what Alpine needs — even if hire is hypocritical
Flavio Briatore was involved in Renault/Alpine’s most shameful F1 episode, but the team desperately needs ‘the ultimate hustler’, says Damien Smith, author of a book on Benetton, which gave Briatore his GP racing break
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MPH: Newey and Sainz fighting for the F1 title with Williams. Imagine.
Williams is targeting a return to its F1 championship-winning years. Will the emotional draw of a return to the team appeal to Adrian Newey? asks Mark Hughes. And could he be joined by Carlos Sainz?
F1
How Formula 1 works — ten essentials to get you up to speed before a grand prix
Ten points key to understanding how the Formula 1 World Championship works
F1
Moment of truth: why Spanish GP is crucial for F1 title race and driver market
Will Red Bull return to form? Does Ferrari have an upgrade? Will we see a 17-year-old on track? And will are we about to see a flurry of 2025 F1 driver deals? Here’s what to watch out for at the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix
Is it time to pick McLaren as your constructor of choice? Here are our F1 Fantasy tips and predictions for the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix
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Is ‘boring’ Barcelona that bad? Five of F1’s best Spanish GPs there
Are all F1 races at Circuit de Catalunya really that dull? We look back at five of Barcelona’s best over three decades of racing
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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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Mark Hughes: McLaren’s internal rivalry undid its Singapore GP
McLaren’s stronger pace was undone by internal tactics, allowing Russell’s Mercedes to take a comfortable Singapore GP victory. Mark Hughes analyses the Marina Bay race
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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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Who can win the 2025 F1 title — how Verstappen can still beat Piastri and Norris
Time’s running out for Oscar Piastri’s rivals to catch him in the 2025 F1 championship, but recent races have shown Lando Norris and Max Verstappen a path to the title
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F1 2026 driver line-ups: latest contract news and rumours
Mercedes will keep its current pairing, while new team Cadillac will bring back familiar faces in the 2026 F1 driver line-ups. Here are the contracts in place, rumoured deals and who could end up where during silly season
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Revealed: How rookie drivers can buy F1 free practice seats for $3.5m
McLaren’s court case against IndyCar champion Alex Palou has exposed the price that some drivers will pay to join a Formula 1 free practice session
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