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F1 points system: how it works, and what has changed
How many points do you get for winning an F1 race? See details of grand prix and sprint points, as well as a look back at previous systems
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Hunt and Fittipaldi’s buttock-clenching F1 battle of Buenos Aires
On a formidable Buenos Aires circuit, where three interlopers challenged F1’s established frontrunners, the scene was set for a thrilling start to the 1975 season. As Matt Bishop recounts, it didn’t disappoint
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One-win wonders — every F1 driver with a single GP victory to their name
For most F1 drivers, winning a grand prix is a fantasy that’s never fulfilled. For others, their first victory is the gateway to further glory. And then there are those who experience the top step of the podium just once in their careers: these are the drivers with just one grand prix win
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How much does an F1 car cost?
F1 teams spend hundreds of millions competing in the world championship every year, but what is the exact price of success? How much does an F1 car actually cost?
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The F1 drivers out of contract at the end of 2025 season
The 2025 F1 grid sees the vast majority of drivers tied to long-term contracts, with teams aiming to nail down their line-ups ahead of major technical regulation changes in 2026. But…
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Cowell’s blueprint for F1 success: the Mercedes methods he’s imposing at Aston Martin
Andy Cowell will be the new face of Aston Martin as its F1 team principal. But more significant are the changes he’s been making behind the scenes ahead of Adrian Newey’s arrival, writes Adam Cooper
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Ultra-competitive Cowell gives Newey a clear run at devising next-gen Aston F1 car
Aston Martin F1’s CEO Andy Cowell has made himself its team boss too, demoting Mike Krack to a trackside role. Mark Hughes explains how the brilliant former Merc engine guru can make the difference
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What it’s like to drive a grand prix-winning F1 car
The late summer light cast by the setting sun over the foothills of the Serra de Monchique mountains make for a tranquil view. Yet standing on the balcony of a…
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‘What if the car doesn’t suit Lewis? At Ferrari it doesn’t take long for them to turn on you’
Almost 40 years before Lewis Hamilton’s F1 move to Ferrari, John Barnard made the switch. And quickly discovered the special attention foisted on team members
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F1 points system: how it works, and what has changed
How many points do you get for winning an F1 race? See details of grand prix and sprint points, as well as a look back at previous systems
F1
Hunt and Fittipaldi’s buttock-clenching F1 battle of Buenos Aires
On a formidable Buenos Aires circuit, where three interlopers challenged F1’s established frontrunners, the scene was set for a thrilling start to the 1975 season. As Matt Bishop recounts, it didn’t disappoint
F1
One-win wonders — every F1 driver with a single GP victory to their name
For most F1 drivers, winning a grand prix is a fantasy that’s never fulfilled. For others, their first victory is the gateway to further glory. And then there are those who experience the top step of the podium just once in their careers: these are the drivers with just one grand prix win
F1
How much does an F1 car cost?
F1 teams spend hundreds of millions competing in the world championship every year, but what is the exact price of success? How much does an F1 car actually cost?
F1
The F1 drivers out of contract at the end of 2025 season
The 2025 F1 grid sees the vast majority of drivers tied to long-term contracts, with teams aiming to nail down their line-ups ahead of major technical regulation changes in 2026. But…
F1
Cowell’s blueprint for F1 success: the Mercedes methods he’s imposing at Aston Martin
Andy Cowell will be the new face of Aston Martin as its F1 team principal. But more significant are the changes he’s been making behind the scenes ahead of Adrian Newey’s arrival, writes Adam Cooper
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Ultra-competitive Cowell gives Newey a clear run at devising next-gen Aston F1 car
Aston Martin F1’s CEO Andy Cowell has made himself its team boss too, demoting Mike Krack to a trackside role. Mark Hughes explains how the brilliant former Merc engine guru can make the difference
F1
What it’s like to drive a grand prix-winning F1 car
The late summer light cast by the setting sun over the foothills of the Serra de Monchique mountains make for a tranquil view. Yet standing on the balcony of a…
F1
‘What if the car doesn’t suit Lewis? At Ferrari it doesn’t take long for them to turn on you’
Almost 40 years before Lewis Hamilton’s F1 move to Ferrari, John Barnard made the switch. And quickly discovered the special attention foisted on team members
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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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