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Ayrton Senna’s rain dance: his sensational first F1 win
Murray Walker is peering at the small screen in the BBC TV commentary box, bracing himself for what is likely to be an eventful 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix. At the…
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Karun Chandhok: Is Red Bull’s problem Liam Lawson or the car?
After months of heightened anticipation ahead of 2025’s Formula 1 season, we had the first look into what the year may bring. I absolutely love going to the Australian Grand…
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Mark Hughes: Clamour for return of V10s suggests F1 took a wrong turn
Unbelievably, the possibility is being discussed of scrapping the planned Formula 1 2026 power unit and its associated chassis. The suggestion is that the current formula be extended for a…
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Which drivers have had the most success at Suzuka?
Formula 1 returns to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix on 6 April 2025, but which drivers have had the most success at this iconic circuit before? From the highest number of podiums, pole positions and wins, we have all the answers
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Working for Eddie Jordan: ‘He shut the door in my face. I’ve worked there ever since’
Andy Stevenson worked for Eddie Jordan’s team throughout its time in Formula 1. He tells Adam Cooper exactly what made the man such a force of nature in the paddock — and a surprisingly effective manager
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MPH: Will Verstappen leave next, as slow Red Bull trails F1 leaders?
Red Bull has reshuffled its drivers and changed development direction but its car is still too slow and months behind the progress of F1 rivals, writes Mark Hughes. Max Verstappen’s uncertain future makes the way forward even murkier
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Meet the drivers who might be next on Red Bull’s F1 call list
As Red Bull’s seat swapping dominates the headlines, we take a look at six drivers who could be next in line for a seat at the F1 team or its sister outfit Racing Bulls if things don’t go to plan for Yuki Tsunoda or Liam Lawson
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F1 drivers rally round Lawson as Verstappen backs claim of Red Bull ‘bullying’
Several F1 drivers, including Max Verstappen, have shown their support for Liam Lawson by liking an Instagram post that accuses Red Bull of crushing his spirit with behaviour that approaches “bullying”
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Liam Lawson: Red Bull driver who always won on debut is dropped after two GPs
Liam Lawson’s career as a Red Bull F1 driver has come to an abrupt end after just two grands prix. It’s a glaring anomaly for a driver who has a trademark of making a strong first impression
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Ayrton Senna’s rain dance: his sensational first F1 win
Murray Walker is peering at the small screen in the BBC TV commentary box, bracing himself for what is likely to be an eventful 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix. At the…
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Karun Chandhok: Is Red Bull’s problem Liam Lawson or the car?
After months of heightened anticipation ahead of 2025’s Formula 1 season, we had the first look into what the year may bring. I absolutely love going to the Australian Grand…
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Mark Hughes: Clamour for return of V10s suggests F1 took a wrong turn
Unbelievably, the possibility is being discussed of scrapping the planned Formula 1 2026 power unit and its associated chassis. The suggestion is that the current formula be extended for a…
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Which drivers have had the most success at Suzuka?
Formula 1 returns to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix on 6 April 2025, but which drivers have had the most success at this iconic circuit before? From the highest number of podiums, pole positions and wins, we have all the answers
Great Read
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Working for Eddie Jordan: ‘He shut the door in my face. I’ve worked there ever since’
Andy Stevenson worked for Eddie Jordan’s team throughout its time in Formula 1. He tells Adam Cooper exactly what made the man such a force of nature in the paddock — and a surprisingly effective manager
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MPH: Will Verstappen leave next, as slow Red Bull trails F1 leaders?
Red Bull has reshuffled its drivers and changed development direction but its car is still too slow and months behind the progress of F1 rivals, writes Mark Hughes. Max Verstappen’s uncertain future makes the way forward even murkier
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Meet the drivers who might be next on Red Bull’s F1 call list
As Red Bull’s seat swapping dominates the headlines, we take a look at six drivers who could be next in line for a seat at the F1 team or its sister outfit Racing Bulls if things don’t go to plan for Yuki Tsunoda or Liam Lawson
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F1 drivers rally round Lawson as Verstappen backs claim of Red Bull ‘bullying’
Several F1 drivers, including Max Verstappen, have shown their support for Liam Lawson by liking an Instagram post that accuses Red Bull of crushing his spirit with behaviour that approaches “bullying”
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Liam Lawson: Red Bull driver who always won on debut is dropped after two GPs
Liam Lawson’s career as a Red Bull F1 driver has come to an abrupt end after just two grands prix. It’s a glaring anomaly for a driver who has a trademark of making a strong first impression
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Mark Hughes: The new Jim Clark? Antonelli’s Monza win was one of the greatest F1 has seen
The power unit, the passing zones, the red flag – strip them all away and what’s left is still one of the greatest drives in F1 history. Mark Hughes analyses Kimi Antonelli’s Monza masterclass
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Mark Hughes: Monza tow is worth a massive 1.5sec – prepare for F1 qualifying controversy
Under 2026’s energy-starved rules, Monza’s tow is way too valuable, and that, Mark Hughes writes, is set to make controversial qualifying shenanigans for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix almost inevitable
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MPH: Why Formula 1’s fastest car keeps changing hands
A season that opened with total Mercedes dominance is turning into a three-way fight for the fastest car in F1. Mark Hughes explains why
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McLaren’s short gearing explains its Zandvoort advantage over Mercedes
Two consecutive victories from pole for McLaren’s Lando Norris to bring him within 83 points of Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead with half the season still to go had Mercedes’ Toto…
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Karun Chandhok: McLaren’s pace puts Norris back in the F1 title fight
The Dutch Grand Prix was an exciting way to kick off the second half of the season after the summer break. Following on from Lando Norris’s dominant victory in Budapest…
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Kimi Antonelli’s mid-season charge reshapes Formula 1’s 2026 title fight
Monaco Lewis Hamilton Many had written off Lewis Hamilton in F1 – too long in the tooth at 41, a poor fit with Ferrari, the rise of rivals, and so…
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‘I didn’t expect to survive my career’ – The last man alive from Monza’s greatest finish
Kimi Antonelli’s stunning Monza victory sent Matt Bishop back to 1971’s legendary five-car photo finish – and to Howden Ganley, the last man alive from that
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John Watson: ‘It takes a racer to win from the back. Kimi is outstanding’
Kimi Antonelli’s F1 victory from 19th on the grid at Monza was sensational. Now John Watson, who won a grand prix after starting a record-breaking 22nd, rates the drive
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‘Devastating’ Monza was really just a reality check for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton called Monza “a bit devastating.” But a self-inflicted collision and a missed pit window don’t change the fact that Ferrari hasn’t looked like a real title contender for a while
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