Sergio Perez is saving F1 2024 – Belgium: Going Up, Going Down
F1 has actually become interesting again – but only one man can keep the excitement going…
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Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Racing with an unproven set-up and — thanks to George Russell’s instinct — an untested strategy, Mercedes surprised everyone with a Belgium 1-2, writes Mark Hughes. But the root of F1 success may have been its downfall
Look beyond the head-to-head qualifying results between F1 team-mates, and a different picture emerges around which drivers are closely matched, writes Mark Hughes
Tackling Eau Rouge at Spa-Francorchamps used to be one of F1’s most daunting challenges but modern cars can just take it flat out. Has the circuit become too tame? Adam Cooper asks the current grid
For a few laps of the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, Lando Norris looked as if he was about to defy team orders, as Sebastian Vettel did in F1’s infamous ‘Multi 21’ episode. Mark Hughes examines the parallels
The 2024 F1 season is now really hotting up – but the Belgian GP could be set for a downpour, racing a new track surface which could be much quicker. Here’s what to watch for at Spa-Francorchamps
Can McLaren make it back-to-back 1-2s? Here’s how to watch the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, plus live stream, TV schedule, and highlights
The first 13 races of the 2024 season have been anything but predictable, with seven different race winners from four different constructors and a midfield running order which seems to…
F1 has actually become interesting again – but only one man can keep the excitement going…
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Racing with an unproven set-up and — thanks to George Russell’s instinct — an untested strategy, Mercedes surprised everyone with a Belgium 1-2, writes Mark Hughes. But the root of F1 success may have been its downfall
Look beyond the head-to-head qualifying results between F1 team-mates, and a different picture emerges around which drivers are closely matched, writes Mark Hughes
Tackling Eau Rouge at Spa-Francorchamps used to be one of F1’s most daunting challenges but modern cars can just take it flat out. Has the circuit become too tame? Adam Cooper asks the current grid
For a few laps of the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, Lando Norris looked as if he was about to defy team orders, as Sebastian Vettel did in F1’s infamous ‘Multi 21’ episode. Mark Hughes examines the parallels
The 2024 F1 season is now really hotting up – but the Belgian GP could be set for a downpour, racing a new track surface which could be much quicker. Here’s what to watch for at Spa-Francorchamps
Can McLaren make it back-to-back 1-2s? Here’s how to watch the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, plus live stream, TV schedule, and highlights
The first 13 races of the 2024 season have been anything but predictable, with seven different race winners from four different constructors and a midfield running order which seems to…
As George Russell takes F1 sprint pole in China, Mark Hughes wonders whether Mercedes has a bigger advantage than we’re seeing, and if Red Bull finally has a solution to a long-standing problem
Outspoken drivers say that F1’s new rules are an accident waiting to happen — and there are signs that they are being listened to. Mark Hughes examines the
unrest beneath the Australian GP spectacle
The 2026 Formula 1 season roared into life with a whirlwind of overtaking at the front. But, in the excitement of the lead battle between George Russell and Charles Leclerc, one key element looks to have been lost
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…
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
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
Twenty years ago in Shanghai Michael Schumacher, the greatest driver of his generation, crossed the F1 finish line first for the 91st – and final – time
Two team principals with history, a minority stake, multiple bidders, and a governance question without a proper answer – here’s what the race for the future of the Alpine Formula 1 team actually looks like
Fernando Alonso has seen enough difficult F1 seasons to know there are no shortcuts for Aston Martin, but he hasn’t lost hope
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