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Lando shows lack of champion mentality – Up/Down in Hungary
Giving the 2024 Hungarian GP away? That’s not how you become an F1 titan, just ask Vettel and co
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Red Bull lack of pace is starting to annoy Verstappen: Hungarian GP diary
Tense radio exchanges shaded the 2024 Hungarian GP, but McLaren still won comfortably — thanks to its unusual lucky charm? Meanwhile Verstappen looks rattled; Ricciardo fights for his F1 future and there’s more drama in F2: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
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Piastri’s one small error that set up Hungarian Grand Prix controversy
Max Verstappen’s rage and tension on Lando Norris’s F1 radio only diverted from McLaren’s walkover at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, writes Mark Hughes, with much of the furore down to a single, small mistake
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The F1 secret to winning Hungarian GP: a cool head
Of the last 38 Hungarian Grands Prix, only four drivers have won from outside the top four positions. Cambridge Kisby identifies the link between Hungaroring’s unlikely winners
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MPH: Carlos Sainz still has no 2025 F1 deal. Because a Mercedes seat is opening up?
Carlos Sainz has repeatedly stalled in making his 2025 F1 team choice – but has the market moved towards him?
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Vowles says Williams has ‘to let go of F1 past’ to succeed
Williams is one of F1’s most successful teams, but hasn’t won in a long time – its principal James Vowles explains why the approach of Frank and Patrick won’t work in the modern age, and how he’s doing things differently
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More fragile trophies and ‘another’ 9th Hamilton win? Hungarian GP preview
Lewis Hamilton will be looking for his second successive F1 win at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, but Ferrari could spring a comeback. Here’s what to watch out for at the Hungaroring, including fragile trophies, porcelain-effect helmets and scorching temperatures
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix
Is Mercedes now the team to beat? Here are our F1 Fantasy tips and predictions for the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix
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F1’s future was at Silverstone — if you watched this 1972 McLaren M19
Within the historic demonstration run at the British Grand Prix was a 1972 McLaren M19 which — in one crucial area — was more advanced than even the next-generation 2026 F1 cars, writes Mark Hughes
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Lando shows lack of champion mentality – Up/Down in Hungary
Giving the 2024 Hungarian GP away? That’s not how you become an F1 titan, just ask Vettel and co
F1
Red Bull lack of pace is starting to annoy Verstappen: Hungarian GP diary
Tense radio exchanges shaded the 2024 Hungarian GP, but McLaren still won comfortably — thanks to its unusual lucky charm? Meanwhile Verstappen looks rattled; Ricciardo fights for his F1 future and there’s more drama in F2: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
F1
Piastri’s one small error that set up Hungarian Grand Prix controversy
Max Verstappen’s rage and tension on Lando Norris’s F1 radio only diverted from McLaren’s walkover at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, writes Mark Hughes, with much of the furore down to a single, small mistake
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The F1 secret to winning Hungarian GP: a cool head
Of the last 38 Hungarian Grands Prix, only four drivers have won from outside the top four positions. Cambridge Kisby identifies the link between Hungaroring’s unlikely winners
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MPH: Carlos Sainz still has no 2025 F1 deal. Because a Mercedes seat is opening up?
Carlos Sainz has repeatedly stalled in making his 2025 F1 team choice – but has the market moved towards him?
F1
Vowles says Williams has ‘to let go of F1 past’ to succeed
Williams is one of F1’s most successful teams, but hasn’t won in a long time – its principal James Vowles explains why the approach of Frank and Patrick won’t work in the modern age, and how he’s doing things differently
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More fragile trophies and ‘another’ 9th Hamilton win? Hungarian GP preview
Lewis Hamilton will be looking for his second successive F1 win at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, but Ferrari could spring a comeback. Here’s what to watch out for at the Hungaroring, including fragile trophies, porcelain-effect helmets and scorching temperatures
F1
F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix
Is Mercedes now the team to beat? Here are our F1 Fantasy tips and predictions for the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix
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F1’s future was at Silverstone — if you watched this 1972 McLaren M19
Within the historic demonstration run at the British Grand Prix was a 1972 McLaren M19 which — in one crucial area — was more advanced than even the next-generation 2026 F1 cars, writes Mark Hughes
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MPH: Entertainment and old-school racing!? China showed F1 the way
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
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Epic racing in Chinese GP was boosted by F1’s new button
After artificial-looking overtaking in Melbourne, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix saw a return to F1 drivers following closely and then out-braking each other. Mark Hughes on the Shanghai spectacle
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Still sandbagging? Why Mercedes F1 car may be even faster than we’ve seen
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
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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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F1’s home win heroes: the brilliant drives and historic victories
The best Formula 1 home race wins, roared on by partisan crowds: these are the moments when racing legends achieve their childhood ambitions
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When F1 cracked the US with soul: the glamorous and sleazy Long Beach GP
A stunning victory from Clay Regazzoni, in a Ferrari that oozed style, on a sun-baked street circuit: Formula 1’s first visit to Long Beach in 1976 was extraordinary — and still significant, says Matt Bishop
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