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August 2023: Word on the beat
Bridgestone has made a bid for the F1 tyre supply contract running from 2025-27. Existing supplier Pirelli has also made its bid to be retained as the contracted supplier. Bridgestone…
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Ditching Barcelona’s final chicane earned F1 drivers’ approval at Spanish GP
The actual geometry of Barcelona’s final corner was unchanged. But its nature had been transformed from a third-gear acceleration zone to a near-flat-in-seventh blast by the changes made preceding the…
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How to watch 2023 Austrian GP and sprint race: F1 livestream, TV schedule and start time
The rampant Red Bulls are in no need of a home-field advantage in 2023, but Max Verstappen will nevertheless feel the full might of his Orange Army of fans during…
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How to spice up sprint races: F1 circuits that should host each round
Sprint racing in F1 is still up for debate, but it does suit some venues more than others. Here are the six circuits that should host a sprint race in the coming future
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How Hill almost lost his Williams F1 chance for not being ‘exotic’ enough
In a new Motor Sport podcast, Patrick Head reveals how Frank Williams nearly passed over its future world champion Damon Hill for an F1 drive
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F1 upgrades stall as Max wins all in Spain and Canada
The very different demands of Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya and those of Montréal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve would be an important litmus test for the three closely matched teams directly behind…
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Podcast: Sir Patrick Head, Engineering the Greats series 2
Rejoining our Engineering the Greats podcast, legendary F1 designer Patrick Head lifts the lid on Williams’ landmark 1993 season, which featured the one of the most technically-advanced racing cars ever: the FW15C
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Parting shot: August 27, 1995 Spa, Belgium Parting shot:
Eddie Irvine’s race comes to a dramatic end during a pitstop at a damp Belgian Grand Prix. While refuelling, Irvine’s Jordan erupted in flames but the fire was quickly extinguished…
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Aston Martin to lose F1 aero testing time: can it keep pressure on Red Bull?
Aston Martin’s successful start to the 2023 F1 season will see it lose a chunk of aerodynamic testing time, but the team insists it won’t hold it back in the race to catch Red Bull, writes Adam Cooper
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August 2023: Word on the beat
Bridgestone has made a bid for the F1 tyre supply contract running from 2025-27. Existing supplier Pirelli has also made its bid to be retained as the contracted supplier. Bridgestone…
Archive
Ditching Barcelona’s final chicane earned F1 drivers’ approval at Spanish GP
The actual geometry of Barcelona’s final corner was unchanged. But its nature had been transformed from a third-gear acceleration zone to a near-flat-in-seventh blast by the changes made preceding the…
F1
How to watch 2023 Austrian GP and sprint race: F1 livestream, TV schedule and start time
The rampant Red Bulls are in no need of a home-field advantage in 2023, but Max Verstappen will nevertheless feel the full might of his Orange Army of fans during…
F1
How to spice up sprint races: F1 circuits that should host each round
Sprint racing in F1 is still up for debate, but it does suit some venues more than others. Here are the six circuits that should host a sprint race in the coming future
F1
How Hill almost lost his Williams F1 chance for not being ‘exotic’ enough
In a new Motor Sport podcast, Patrick Head reveals how Frank Williams nearly passed over its future world champion Damon Hill for an F1 drive
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F1 upgrades stall as Max wins all in Spain and Canada
The very different demands of Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya and those of Montréal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve would be an important litmus test for the three closely matched teams directly behind…
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Sir Patrick Head, Engineering the Greats series 2
Rejoining our Engineering the Greats podcast, legendary F1 designer Patrick Head lifts the lid on Williams’ landmark 1993 season, which featured the one of the most technically-advanced racing cars ever: the FW15C
Archive
Parting shot: August 27, 1995 Spa, Belgium Parting shot:
Eddie Irvine’s race comes to a dramatic end during a pitstop at a damp Belgian Grand Prix. While refuelling, Irvine’s Jordan erupted in flames but the fire was quickly extinguished…
F1
Aston Martin to lose F1 aero testing time: can it keep pressure on Red Bull?
Aston Martin’s successful start to the 2023 F1 season will see it lose a chunk of aerodynamic testing time, but the team insists it won’t hold it back in the race to catch Red Bull, writes Adam Cooper
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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The two key questions posed by McLaren’s Miami GP dominance
McLaren crushed the opposition in the Miami Grand Prix, with Piastri taking his third straight win in a race that looked like Norris’s to lose. Mark Hughes answers the main questions from the sixth round of the 2025 season
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MPH: Can Red Bull do a ‘McLaren’ and turn F1 on its head again?
One year ago McLaren scored a shock Miami win, but it proved a changing of the F1 guard – can Red Bull do the same to fight back in Florida this weekend, asks Mark Hughes
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MPH: If F1 wants equal engines, where does artificial competition stop?
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks 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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The F1 teams and drivers running out of time to save their 2025 season
Next week, Imola will kick off the European season and a triple-header that will be key for teams and drivers who want to start easing the pressure after a difficult first part of the year
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Matt Bishop: The tragic parallels of two American greats
American racers Mario Andretti and Phil Hill have a lot of successes in common, but also share some terrible tragedies, as Matt Bishop recalls
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Ferrari’s radio show not its biggest issue – Miami GP takeaways
McLaren stole the show at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix with a dominant 1-2 finish that left rivals trembling. Here are the key takeaways from a pivotal weekend in Formula 1
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