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Christian Horner under investigation
The reigning world champions were engulfed in an off-track scandal on the eve of the new Formula 1 season when their team boss and talismanic leader was accused of inappropriate…
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Doug Nye: ‘McLaren rewrote the history books in 1980s F1 turbo era’
Even before Lewis Hamilton told Toto Wolff of his decision to opt out of his Mercedes contract in favour of Ferrari next year, thought turns to the fresh F1 engine…
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Mark Hughes: ‘Lewis Hamilton has nothing to prove, and they’ll love him at Ferrari’
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, team-mates at Scuderia Ferrari from 2025, eh? That is such a mouthwatering prospect; Hamilton the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time, Leclerc often…
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Wilson Fittipaldi: the pioneering F1 ace who set up Brazil’s only GP team
Wilson Fittipaldi, former F1 driver and brother of double world champion Emerson who set up their eponymous grand prix team, has died at the age of 80
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2024 F1 driver line-ups: Lawson in for Ricciardo at RB
The new season is about to get underway with Formula 1’s 2024 driver line-ups confirmed as remaining exactly the same as last year. Here’s a full run-down of the contracts in place – and for how long they last
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F1 Fantasy chips: What they are and when to use them
Make the most of your valuable 2025 F1 Fantasy chips with our guide on what they are, how they work and when best to use them
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Racing’s manhole mishaps: why Bahrain had plenty of warning
A loose drain cover has twice brought F1’s 2024 pre-season test to a halt. But organisers can’t say they weren’t warned. From Montreal to Monaco; Shanghai to Sepang, stray drains have plenty of form for wreaking havoc
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2024 F1 pre-season testing: what we learned from Day 3
Ferrari once again topped the timesheets on the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, invigorating hope in those hoping for a genuine title-battle in 2024. Unfortunately, Max Verstappen and…
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A stone-cold Silverstone masterclass: Senna’s greatest F1 performance?
Ayrton Senna’s racing legacy is often intertwined with Silverstone’s own, despite him only having scored one grand prix victory at the historic British circuit. Damien Smith sat track-side that day, and recalls what he says was the Brazilian’s greatest F1 performance
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Christian Horner under investigation
The reigning world champions were engulfed in an off-track scandal on the eve of the new Formula 1 season when their team boss and talismanic leader was accused of inappropriate…
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Doug Nye: ‘McLaren rewrote the history books in 1980s F1 turbo era’
Even before Lewis Hamilton told Toto Wolff of his decision to opt out of his Mercedes contract in favour of Ferrari next year, thought turns to the fresh F1 engine…
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Mark Hughes: ‘Lewis Hamilton has nothing to prove, and they’ll love him at Ferrari’
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, team-mates at Scuderia Ferrari from 2025, eh? That is such a mouthwatering prospect; Hamilton the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time, Leclerc often…
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Wilson Fittipaldi: the pioneering F1 ace who set up Brazil’s only GP team
Wilson Fittipaldi, former F1 driver and brother of double world champion Emerson who set up their eponymous grand prix team, has died at the age of 80
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2024 F1 driver line-ups: Lawson in for Ricciardo at RB
The new season is about to get underway with Formula 1’s 2024 driver line-ups confirmed as remaining exactly the same as last year. Here’s a full run-down of the contracts in place – and for how long they last
F1
F1 Fantasy chips: What they are and when to use them
Make the most of your valuable 2025 F1 Fantasy chips with our guide on what they are, how they work and when best to use them
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Racing’s manhole mishaps: why Bahrain had plenty of warning
A loose drain cover has twice brought F1’s 2024 pre-season test to a halt. But organisers can’t say they weren’t warned. From Montreal to Monaco; Shanghai to Sepang, stray drains have plenty of form for wreaking havoc
F1
2024 F1 pre-season testing: what we learned from Day 3
Ferrari once again topped the timesheets on the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, invigorating hope in those hoping for a genuine title-battle in 2024. Unfortunately, Max Verstappen and…
F1
A stone-cold Silverstone masterclass: Senna’s greatest F1 performance?
Ayrton Senna’s racing legacy is often intertwined with Silverstone’s own, despite him only having scored one grand prix victory at the historic British circuit. Damien Smith sat track-side that day, and recalls what he says was the Brazilian’s greatest F1 performance
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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Why did Ferrari fade in high-pressure Hungarian GP?
Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole for the 2025 Hungarian GP, but his chances of a race win went awry in the second half of the race
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MPH: Radio calls hinted at Norris conspiracy — if you didn’t spot the hidden meanings
McLaren’s radio calls to Lando Norris were wildly misinterpreted at Spa, as F1 viewers missed the hidden meanings in Norris’s messages and actions that activated various pre-agreed strategies. 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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Will Apple shake up F1 coverage? What you missed at the Hungarian GP
Is Apple looking global as it bids for F1 broadcasting rights? Plus: Lots of love for Laurent Mekies, and James Vowles’ juggling act
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Stoffel Vandoorne: ‘I guess my Mclaren F1 career is a classic case of right place, wrong time’
A hard-earned grand prix career may have ended in tears, but there’s much more to this Belgian star than being just another F1 nearly-man. From single-seater success to tackling Le…
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Ulf Norinder: the larger-than-life privateer
Born into wealth, Ulf Norinder, right, raced a Maserati 200S and Porsche 718 in his twenties when he befriended compatriot Jo Bonnier. In the 1960s, despite his size, he campaigned…
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