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Was world’s slowest GP really that boring? Up/Down in Monaco
The title fight now really is hotting up – and the 2024 Monaco GP was just the apéritif. Admit it, you were entertained
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The least eventful GP of all time? Why Leclerc excelled in Monaco stalemate
Charles Leclerc always looked like he was going to win the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix, says Mark Hughes. But his scintillating qualifying laps and emotional victory were in contrast to the featureless race
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The Monaco GP winners who didn’t start on pole — and the strategy that links them
Of the last 20 Monaco Grands Prix, only six have been won by drivers from a non-pole position. Cambridge Kisby investigates how they pulled it off
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MPH: ‘Volcanic’ Lawrence Stroll’s patience is tested by Aston’s poor F1 form
Lawrence Stroll has invested millions in Aston Martin, but its F1 car is less competitive than last year — and was slower after an Imola upgrade. How will the volatile team owner react now? wonders Mark Hughes
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Norris vs Verstappen recalled great Imola duels of Alonso & Schumacher
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen’s fight for victory at Imola featured the ingredients for a vintage race, says Mark Hughes. As did the Alonso Schumacher battles of 2005 and 2006…
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Verstappen guns for record F1 pole in Monaco as Leclerc aims to end unlucky streak
Another round of Verstappen vs Norris, or can Ferrari’s upgrades deliver a home win for Leclerc? Plus McLaren’s Senna livery and the potential for rain. Here’s what to watch for at the 2024 Monaco GP
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Mods and Rockers: the 1960s moral panic that still hurts UK motorcycle racing
Sixty years ago this summer, vicious battles between bikers and scooter riders darkened the country’s view of motorcycling, which still hurts UK racing, all the way from club level to MotoGP
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McLaren reveals one-off Senna-inspired livery for Monaco Grand Prix
McLaren is replacing its papaya design for the Monaco Grand Prix with a one-off yellow, blue and green livery that takes its inspiration from Ayrton Senna’s helmet, 30 years after his death
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F1’s one-off Monaco Grand Prix liveries
The bustle and glamour of the Monaco Grand Prix makes it a natural venue for one-off Formula 1 liveries. Here are some of the highlights we’ve seen, from classic colour schemes to superhero tie-ins
Opinion
F1
Was world’s slowest GP really that boring? Up/Down in Monaco
The title fight now really is hotting up – and the 2024 Monaco GP was just the apéritif. Admit it, you were entertained
F1
The least eventful GP of all time? Why Leclerc excelled in Monaco stalemate
Charles Leclerc always looked like he was going to win the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix, says Mark Hughes. But his scintillating qualifying laps and emotional victory were in contrast to the featureless race
F1
The Monaco GP winners who didn’t start on pole — and the strategy that links them
Of the last 20 Monaco Grands Prix, only six have been won by drivers from a non-pole position. Cambridge Kisby investigates how they pulled it off
F1
MPH: ‘Volcanic’ Lawrence Stroll’s patience is tested by Aston’s poor F1 form
Lawrence Stroll has invested millions in Aston Martin, but its F1 car is less competitive than last year — and was slower after an Imola upgrade. How will the volatile team owner react now? wonders Mark Hughes
F1
Norris vs Verstappen recalled great Imola duels of Alonso & Schumacher
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen’s fight for victory at Imola featured the ingredients for a vintage race, says Mark Hughes. As did the Alonso Schumacher battles of 2005 and 2006…
F1
Verstappen guns for record F1 pole in Monaco as Leclerc aims to end unlucky streak
Another round of Verstappen vs Norris, or can Ferrari’s upgrades deliver a home win for Leclerc? Plus McLaren’s Senna livery and the potential for rain. Here’s what to watch for at the 2024 Monaco GP
F1
Mods and Rockers: the 1960s moral panic that still hurts UK motorcycle racing
Sixty years ago this summer, vicious battles between bikers and scooter riders darkened the country’s view of motorcycling, which still hurts UK racing, all the way from club level to MotoGP
F1
McLaren reveals one-off Senna-inspired livery for Monaco Grand Prix
McLaren is replacing its papaya design for the Monaco Grand Prix with a one-off yellow, blue and green livery that takes its inspiration from Ayrton Senna’s helmet, 30 years after his death
F1
F1’s one-off Monaco Grand Prix liveries
The bustle and glamour of the Monaco Grand Prix makes it a natural venue for one-off Formula 1 liveries. Here are some of the highlights we’ve seen, from classic colour schemes to superhero tie-ins
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Adrian Newey’s new role… we didn’t see this coming!
Adrian Newey a team boss? That really was not on anyone’s bingo card. Ever. But it came to pass on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix as Aston Martin…
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MPH: 2025 F1 grid was the closest in years, but why?
As the ground-effect era draws to a close, Mark Hughes uses qualifying data and technical insight to explain why the Formula 1 field has converged – and why the reasons go far beyond the rules alone
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MPH: Assessing F1’s rookie class of 2025 – the Mark Hughes verdict
Mark Hughes weighs up an exceptional 2025 rookie class, dissecting four contrasting debut seasons to reveal who truly stood out the most
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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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Portrait of a season: photos that capture an intense 2025 F1 championship
F1 final standings Who finished where in the final points… No. Driver Team Points 1 Lando Norris McLaren 423 2 Max Verstappen Red Bull 421 3 Oscar Piastri McLaren 410…
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Mark Hughes: My top 10 F1 drivers of 2025
10. Pierre Gasly He never gave anything less than his all in an outclassed, underpowered car. But Pierre Gasly’s fast corner prowess combined with the Alpine ’s good high-speed downforce…
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Gen Z vs generational talent: how title battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen split F1 tribes
Mark Hughes – This year was Mark’s last full season of day-to-day Formula 1 race reporting after 30 years of following the F1 circus The surface colours of the season constantly…
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