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Mark Donohue: Nigel Roebuck’s Legends
By the end of 1973 Mark Donohue had achieved most of his goals in motor racing. Since 1967 he had worked for Roger Penske, the pair of them synonymous almost…
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MPH: The clues as to which F1 team had now-illegal brake system
At least one F1 team is suspected of using an asymmetric braking system that has been specifically outlawed over the summer break. Mark Hughes looks at where the evidence points
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Lunch with… Jackie Oliver
The sharp, punchy little guy from Romford has a downbeat view of his own racing career. He led his first home Grand Prix, and was set for a fairytale win…
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BRM’s last blast: Beltoise’s ‘stunning’ Monaco win remembered
Jean-Pierre Beltoise only had one F1 win, but he made it count – a lights-to-flag Monaco masterclass in 1972. Designer Tony Southgate remembers BRM’s final victory
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Why do so many F1 drivers have multi-year contracts?
Of the 20 drivers who will be on the F1 grid next year, at least 12 will be on ‘multi-year’ deals. F1 contract lawyer Dan Chapman reveals why teams and drivers are opting for secrecy and security in the run up to 2026
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Daredevil skier & F1 pioneer Divina Galica still coaching drivers, aged 80
Divina Galica celebrates her 80th birthday today. As Matt Bishop finds, the former Winter Olympian and Formula 1 driver can still be found on track, coaching drivers, and never misses a grand prix
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Largest ever collection of Senna cars confirmed for Silverstone Festival
More than 20 cars from across Ayrton Senna’s motor sport career will be on display at this summer’s Silverstone Festival
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‘It’s time for an African F1 race’ says official behind Rwanda GP plan
Proposals for a Rwanda Grand Prix are serious, and the nation is prepared to host a Formula 1 race, says the man who governs motor racing in the country
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MPH: Is Newey next in Aston Martin’s ‘rockstar’ line-up of F1 engineers?
Aston Martin is assembling a formidable group of F1 engineers in preparation for an assault on the F1 title in 2026. Hiring Adrian Newey would cap a heavyweight technical team says Mark Hughes
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Mark Donohue: Nigel Roebuck’s Legends
By the end of 1973 Mark Donohue had achieved most of his goals in motor racing. Since 1967 he had worked for Roger Penske, the pair of them synonymous almost…
F1
MPH: The clues as to which F1 team had now-illegal brake system
At least one F1 team is suspected of using an asymmetric braking system that has been specifically outlawed over the summer break. Mark Hughes looks at where the evidence points
Great Read
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Lunch with… Jackie Oliver
The sharp, punchy little guy from Romford has a downbeat view of his own racing career. He led his first home Grand Prix, and was set for a fairytale win…
F1
BRM’s last blast: Beltoise’s ‘stunning’ Monaco win remembered
Jean-Pierre Beltoise only had one F1 win, but he made it count – a lights-to-flag Monaco masterclass in 1972. Designer Tony Southgate remembers BRM’s final victory
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Why do so many F1 drivers have multi-year contracts?
Of the 20 drivers who will be on the F1 grid next year, at least 12 will be on ‘multi-year’ deals. F1 contract lawyer Dan Chapman reveals why teams and drivers are opting for secrecy and security in the run up to 2026
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Daredevil skier & F1 pioneer Divina Galica still coaching drivers, aged 80
Divina Galica celebrates her 80th birthday today. As Matt Bishop finds, the former Winter Olympian and Formula 1 driver can still be found on track, coaching drivers, and never misses a grand prix
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Largest ever collection of Senna cars confirmed for Silverstone Festival
More than 20 cars from across Ayrton Senna’s motor sport career will be on display at this summer’s Silverstone Festival
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‘It’s time for an African F1 race’ says official behind Rwanda GP plan
Proposals for a Rwanda Grand Prix are serious, and the nation is prepared to host a Formula 1 race, says the man who governs motor racing in the country
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MPH: Is Newey next in Aston Martin’s ‘rockstar’ line-up of F1 engineers?
Aston Martin is assembling a formidable group of F1 engineers in preparation for an assault on the F1 title in 2026. Hiring Adrian Newey would cap a heavyweight technical team says Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: Piastri pass on Norris was part of McLaren’s bold strategy to foil Verstappen
Mark Hughes explains how McLaren’s pre-planned lap-one swap and split-tyre strategy blunted Verstappen’s threat and laid the groundwork for Norris’s title-winning drive
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MPH: What body language revealed about F1 2025’s title contenders
As Abu Dhabi brings the three F1 title contenders together, their contrasting demeanours reveal as much about the pressure they carry as the points that separate them, says Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: McLaren’s attempt at fairness gifted Qatar win to Verstappen
A lap-seven safety car forced a simple choice – and McLaren got it wrong, throwing away Piastri’s win and giving Verstappen a shot at the title, as Mark Hughes explains
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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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Matt Bishop: McLaren F1 duet played a winning tune — but soloist Max almost made it to No1
A harmonious McLaren beat the brute brilliance of Max Verstappen in 2025, but its collaborative approach hasn’t always succeeded against the razor-sharp focus of a one-driver F1 team
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How F1 2026’s new active aero will work without DRS
Formula 1’s DRS will be replaced by active aero and manual override in 2026. Find out all you need to know about it here
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The mental transformation behind Lando Norris’s first F1 title
Lando Norris’ first F1 title was forged not just in speed, but in the mindset shift that finally uncovered his full potential
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