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The incredible 4WD F1 ‘tractor’ that Stirling Moss adored – Ferguson P99
The Ferguson P99 arrived with a bang in F1, then quickly became a racing footnote – Motor Sport takes it to the track in our November 2023 edition
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Helmut Marko’s replacement found? Up, down at F1 Saudi GP ’24
Political disasters, intra-team infighting, driver market reshuffles, DRS trains, horrific regimes – F1 just needed an actual good race for the win in Saudi and it was all set
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‘Verstappen strongly defended Marko; he didn’t do that with Horner’ – Saudi GP diary
It’s a good job aspects of Formula 1 have been completely chaotic and unpredictable off the track, given the opposite has been happening in the opening two races from a…
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Bearman’s remarkable F1 debut amid usual Verstappen routine at 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
Max Verstappen clinched a ninth successive victory in the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP. A race, writes Mark Hughes, that was more notable for its lack of drama — save for an assured stand-in drive by Ferrari’s Oliver Bearman
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MPH: Red Bull’s axis of power and its battle for F1 team’s future
A power struggle for the future of Red Bull Racing is almost certainly behind Jos Verstappen’s call for Christian Horner to step down, writes Mark Hughes. The F1 team principal faces a political tightrope – beyond any challenges on track
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Racing dads: How a surname can both help and hinder an F1 career
Racing is often a family business, as sons have regularly attempted to follow in their fathers footsteps up the F1 ladder. But, as Damien Smith has come to find, having a famous racing parent can be more of a burden than an advantage
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Jordan 198: the car that carried Damon Hill to Belgian GP victory
Damon Hill’s Jordan 198, chassis number 3, sits quietly now under the spotlights at the Donington Grand Prix Collection. It is a far cry from the high emotions, drama and…
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Does Red Bull need Verstappen? And who would replace him if he left?
Amid internal turmoil at Red Bull, the idea of Max Verstappen leaving for a rival no longer seems so ludicrous. But does he need the team more than it needs him? And who would take his seat?
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Mercedes’ decline began at Bahrain ’21. Did Red Bull start crumbling at this year’s GP?
Red Bull revealed its pace that would end Mercedes’ F1 stranglehold at the 2021 Bahrain GP. Three years on, amid turmoil in the team, Mark Hughes asks if we’re seeing the signs that its own reign is about to be toppled
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The incredible 4WD F1 ‘tractor’ that Stirling Moss adored – Ferguson P99
The Ferguson P99 arrived with a bang in F1, then quickly became a racing footnote – Motor Sport takes it to the track in our November 2023 edition
Opinion
F1
Helmut Marko’s replacement found? Up, down at F1 Saudi GP ’24
Political disasters, intra-team infighting, driver market reshuffles, DRS trains, horrific regimes – F1 just needed an actual good race for the win in Saudi and it was all set
F1
‘Verstappen strongly defended Marko; he didn’t do that with Horner’ – Saudi GP diary
It’s a good job aspects of Formula 1 have been completely chaotic and unpredictable off the track, given the opposite has been happening in the opening two races from a…
F1
Bearman’s remarkable F1 debut amid usual Verstappen routine at 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
Max Verstappen clinched a ninth successive victory in the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP. A race, writes Mark Hughes, that was more notable for its lack of drama — save for an assured stand-in drive by Ferrari’s Oliver Bearman
F1
MPH: Red Bull’s axis of power and its battle for F1 team’s future
A power struggle for the future of Red Bull Racing is almost certainly behind Jos Verstappen’s call for Christian Horner to step down, writes Mark Hughes. The F1 team principal faces a political tightrope – beyond any challenges on track
F1
Racing dads: How a surname can both help and hinder an F1 career
Racing is often a family business, as sons have regularly attempted to follow in their fathers footsteps up the F1 ladder. But, as Damien Smith has come to find, having a famous racing parent can be more of a burden than an advantage
Great Read
Archive
Jordan 198: the car that carried Damon Hill to Belgian GP victory
Damon Hill’s Jordan 198, chassis number 3, sits quietly now under the spotlights at the Donington Grand Prix Collection. It is a far cry from the high emotions, drama and…
F1
Does Red Bull need Verstappen? And who would replace him if he left?
Amid internal turmoil at Red Bull, the idea of Max Verstappen leaving for a rival no longer seems so ludicrous. But does he need the team more than it needs him? And who would take his seat?
F1
Mercedes’ decline began at Bahrain ’21. Did Red Bull start crumbling at this year’s GP?
Red Bull revealed its pace that would end Mercedes’ F1 stranglehold at the 2021 Bahrain GP. Three years on, amid turmoil in the team, Mark Hughes asks if we’re seeing the signs that its own reign is about to be toppled
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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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Mark Hughes: Andrea Stella finally banished the ghost of 2010 Abu Dhabi disaster
Mark Hughes revisits the race that gave McLaren team principal Andrea Stella a sleepless night ahead of this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: how victory in 2025 was forged from a Ferrari failure 15 years earlier
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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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Every 2026 F1 driver number – and why they chose them
Every F1 driver number for the 2026 F1 season, including the inspiration behind their choices, the rules behind choosing numbers, and the ones that can’t be picked
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Explained: The new mode names for active aero and energy boost for F1 2026
The FIA defined clear new terminology for 2026 F1 as radical aero and power changes reshape the series
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Return of the Portuguese GP. Is it a placeholder for another F1 street track?
Formula 1’s two-year return to Portimao may be less a long-term endorsement than a holding pattern, as the championship keeps calendar space open for future street races
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