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The Ultimate Underdog: Brawn GP
It’s always the same when a fresh group of Formula 1 regulations is implemented. Cars appear slightly odd when the first publicity shots appear, but after watching for a few…
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Racing marshals: real heroes who sometimes pay the ultimate price
On the anniversary of Tom Pryce’s death in the 1977 South African GP, Matt Bishop remembers the other man killed that day: Frederik Jansen van Vuuren, as well as his fellow F1 marshals who lost their lives in the service of the sport they loved
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What does each F1 flag mean? Guide to all ten Formula 1 flags
Formula 1 has a flag for almost every occasion, but what does each one mean? Here’s a full breakdown of the flags at a race marshal’s disposal
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Qiddiya’s Speed Park: the Sci-Fi F1 circuit which could replace Jeddah
Meet Qiddiya’s Speed Park: a futuristic racing venue featuring video game-like sections of circuit which is likely to host the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from as early as 2027. Here’s everything you need to know
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Nick Wirth: ‘I wish I’d designed… the McLaren MP4/4’
In 1987, I had just started in Formula 1 as aerodynamicist at Leyton House. I worked a little bit on developing the 871, and then worked throughout the winter on…
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Tony Southgate: ‘I wish I’d designed… the Lotus 25’
It’s a slight problem to choose a car I didn’t do because I’ve been associated with so many over the years, much more than most I suppose [Lola, Brabham, Gurney-Eagle,…
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Ross Brawn: ‘I wish I’d designed the…’ Williams FW07
I would go for the Williams FW07. Williams won their first GP with it, in 1979, and, refined for the following year, it won the championship with Alan Jones. It…
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Mike Pilbeam: ‘I wish I’d designed… the BRM P160’
I was impressed by the BRM P160, designed by Tony Southgate. I took the car over and developed it when I rejoined BRM in 1972 (I first went there in…
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Gary Anderson: ‘I wish I’d designed… Lotus 79’
The Lotus 79, the first real ground effect car was a very, very good package, the first realisation that aerodynamics were becoming crucial and that you could make ground effects…
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The Ultimate Underdog: Brawn GP
It’s always the same when a fresh group of Formula 1 regulations is implemented. Cars appear slightly odd when the first publicity shots appear, but after watching for a few…
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Racing marshals: real heroes who sometimes pay the ultimate price
On the anniversary of Tom Pryce’s death in the 1977 South African GP, Matt Bishop remembers the other man killed that day: Frederik Jansen van Vuuren, as well as his fellow F1 marshals who lost their lives in the service of the sport they loved
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What does each F1 flag mean? Guide to all ten Formula 1 flags
Formula 1 has a flag for almost every occasion, but what does each one mean? Here’s a full breakdown of the flags at a race marshal’s disposal
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Qiddiya’s Speed Park: the Sci-Fi F1 circuit which could replace Jeddah
Meet Qiddiya’s Speed Park: a futuristic racing venue featuring video game-like sections of circuit which is likely to host the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from as early as 2027. Here’s everything you need to know
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Nick Wirth: ‘I wish I’d designed… the McLaren MP4/4’
In 1987, I had just started in Formula 1 as aerodynamicist at Leyton House. I worked a little bit on developing the 871, and then worked throughout the winter on…
Great Read
Archive
Tony Southgate: ‘I wish I’d designed… the Lotus 25’
It’s a slight problem to choose a car I didn’t do because I’ve been associated with so many over the years, much more than most I suppose [Lola, Brabham, Gurney-Eagle,…
Great Read
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Ross Brawn: ‘I wish I’d designed the…’ Williams FW07
I would go for the Williams FW07. Williams won their first GP with it, in 1979, and, refined for the following year, it won the championship with Alan Jones. It…
Great Read
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Mike Pilbeam: ‘I wish I’d designed… the BRM P160’
I was impressed by the BRM P160, designed by Tony Southgate. I took the car over and developed it when I rejoined BRM in 1972 (I first went there in…
Great Read
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Gary Anderson: ‘I wish I’d designed… Lotus 79’
The Lotus 79, the first real ground effect car was a very, very good package, the first realisation that aerodynamics were becoming crucial and that you could make ground effects…
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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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