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Williams’ questionable F1 sponsor – Up/Down in Austin
Thought the age of whacky F1 sponsors was over? Think again…
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How to watch 2023 Mexico City Grand Prix: start time, F1 live stream and TV schedule
The long 0.75 mile-run down to Turn 1 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez offers the prospect of racing action from the outset of 2023’s Mexican Grand Prix — even with…
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Mercedes misunderstanding prevents Hamilton–Verstappen Texas shootout
The headlines for this race inevitably came to be dominated by the disqualification of Lewis Hamilton from second place and Charles Leclerc from sixth, with each having worn out their…
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It took too long – again – to decide Hamilton and Leclerc’s US GP disqualification
2023 US Grand Prix diary: More lengthy post-race investigations, the challenge of COTA and Ricciardo returns with the stars — Chris Medland’s view from the F1 paddock
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‘It’s all for vanity’: Why are celebrities queuing up to invest in Alpine’s F1 team?
From film stars to well-known athletes, investing in the Alpine F1 team is a hot ticket for celebrities. But why? And is this the start of a new wave of influencer investors? asks Cambridge Kisby
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Verstappen set to break F1 record points total. How does he really compare to the greats?
Max Verstappen can break the F1 season points record for the second consecutive year at COTA. But where does his dominant 2023 campaign stack up against the legends of the past?
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MPH: Mercedes upgrade points to a bigger fight at US Grand Prix
With inferior car design concepts, the F1 pack chasing Red Bull have been limited in performance all year, says Mark Hughes But as Mercedes unveils a big upgrade, there are predictions of an intense battle with Ferrari and McLaren at Circuit of the Americas
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Red Bull reigns – Alonso foiled – Perez pressure: echoes of the 2013 US GP
A decade ago, COTA welcomed a newly-crowned Red Bull F1 champion, along with Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and an under-scrutiny Sergio Perez. Damien Smith explores the changes since 2013’s US GP — and the many familiar elements
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2023 Motoring Literary & Art Festival: five talks you can’t miss
This autumn’s inaugural Motoring Literary and Art festival will bring together illustrious names from across motor racing at Silverstone. Here are five of the talks that you won’t want to miss
Opinion
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Williams’ questionable F1 sponsor – Up/Down in Austin
Thought the age of whacky F1 sponsors was over? Think again…
F1
How to watch 2023 Mexico City Grand Prix: start time, F1 live stream and TV schedule
The long 0.75 mile-run down to Turn 1 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez offers the prospect of racing action from the outset of 2023’s Mexican Grand Prix — even with…
F1
Mercedes misunderstanding prevents Hamilton–Verstappen Texas shootout
The headlines for this race inevitably came to be dominated by the disqualification of Lewis Hamilton from second place and Charles Leclerc from sixth, with each having worn out their…
F1
It took too long – again – to decide Hamilton and Leclerc’s US GP disqualification
2023 US Grand Prix diary: More lengthy post-race investigations, the challenge of COTA and Ricciardo returns with the stars — Chris Medland’s view from the F1 paddock
F1
‘It’s all for vanity’: Why are celebrities queuing up to invest in Alpine’s F1 team?
From film stars to well-known athletes, investing in the Alpine F1 team is a hot ticket for celebrities. But why? And is this the start of a new wave of influencer investors? asks Cambridge Kisby
F1
Verstappen set to break F1 record points total. How does he really compare to the greats?
Max Verstappen can break the F1 season points record for the second consecutive year at COTA. But where does his dominant 2023 campaign stack up against the legends of the past?
F1
MPH: Mercedes upgrade points to a bigger fight at US Grand Prix
With inferior car design concepts, the F1 pack chasing Red Bull have been limited in performance all year, says Mark Hughes But as Mercedes unveils a big upgrade, there are predictions of an intense battle with Ferrari and McLaren at Circuit of the Americas
F1
Red Bull reigns – Alonso foiled – Perez pressure: echoes of the 2013 US GP
A decade ago, COTA welcomed a newly-crowned Red Bull F1 champion, along with Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and an under-scrutiny Sergio Perez. Damien Smith explores the changes since 2013’s US GP — and the many familiar elements
Books
2023 Motoring Literary & Art Festival: five talks you can’t miss
This autumn’s inaugural Motoring Literary and Art festival will bring together illustrious names from across motor racing at Silverstone. Here are five of the talks that you won’t want to miss
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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Mark Hughes: McLaren F1 driver falls for Montreal trap… again
When Norris’s bold attempt to pass Piastri ended with a crash into the Montreal pitwall, it stirred memories of McLaren’s infamous 2011 clash between Button and Hamilton at the very same circuit, says Mark Hughes
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Mr Saturday: How scorching pole secured Russell’s Montreal win
George Russell took command of the Canadian GP with an imperious qualifying performance – Mark Hughes analyses the full Montreal F1 weekend
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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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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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‘It was like a mafia scene’ – Scheckter recalls Ferrari meeting that shaped 1979 F1 season
“An old man with white hair, in a suit, wearing dark glasses, in a dark office, with bodyguards all around.”
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MPH: Emotional Norris is making bad calls in fight with cool-headed Piastri
A third of the way through the 2025 F1 season, McLaren’s title fight is shaping into a psychological duel as much as a physical one — with one key element giving Oscar Piastri’s the edge over Lando Norris, says Mark Hughes
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Seven F1 champions confirmed for 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Prost, Fittipaldi, Stewart, Andretti, Mansell, Häkkinen and Villeneuve will be driving their championship-winning machinery
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