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Top of the flops: when F1 failed in America
Formula 1 has tried many times before to crack the US – and failed. We examine grand prix racing’s all-American disasters
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Mansell’s ‘remarkable’ F1 career memorabilia sells for over £2m
Nigel Mansell’s personal racing memorabilia collection from a life in F1 sold for over £2m at auction
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MPH: Is retirement Perez’s best option to end his woeful F1 form?
Sergio Perez has been promised Red Bull’s support after a string of below-par performances in his championship-winning car. But instead of struggling on, retirement may be a more appealing option, writes Mark Hughes
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Situation critical: even F1’s ‘macho’ old guard were horrified at drivers overheating
Scenes of groggy and unwell drivers in scorching Qatar revived memories of Nelson Piquet’s podium collapse at the fiery 1982 Brazilian GP. Even then, there was concern about the risk, writes Damien Smith
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Bernie Ecclestone given suspended jail term for fraud, and pays £652m to HMRC
Bernie Ecclestone has been given a 17-month suspended prison sentence after admitting tax fraud by failing to declare a £400m trust. The former F1 supremo has has already reached a £652m settlement with HMRC
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Hypocrisy over Andretti: The F1 teams waging war on 11th team entry
Andretti’s bid to set up a new F1 team has been approved by the FIA but now faces the much tougher task of securing a commercial deal. As Chris Medland writes, current teams are hesitant to share a piece of the F1 pie
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F1’s Indy farce haunted Qatar but this time, there was no Max Mosley
Tyre troubles at the Qatar GP brought back memories of F1’s disastrous experience at Indianapolis, writes Mark Hughes. But unlike the 2005 race, politics weren’t at play
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Williams drivers on astounding FW15C: ‘My head was in the soup!’
The Williams FW15C is the most advanced F1 car ever made. In our November 2023 issue, its drivers describe what it was like to take on this incredible machine
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Murray Walker off mic: ‘wonderful bombshells’ from voice of F1
For over 40 years, we knew Murray Walker as the voice of Formula 1. Matt Bishop recalls his candid stories when the “greatest motor sport commentator” was off air
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Top of the flops: when F1 failed in America
Formula 1 has tried many times before to crack the US – and failed. We examine grand prix racing’s all-American disasters
F1
Mansell’s ‘remarkable’ F1 career memorabilia sells for over £2m
Nigel Mansell’s personal racing memorabilia collection from a life in F1 sold for over £2m at auction
F1
MPH: Is retirement Perez’s best option to end his woeful F1 form?
Sergio Perez has been promised Red Bull’s support after a string of below-par performances in his championship-winning car. But instead of struggling on, retirement may be a more appealing option, writes Mark Hughes
F1
Situation critical: even F1’s ‘macho’ old guard were horrified at drivers overheating
Scenes of groggy and unwell drivers in scorching Qatar revived memories of Nelson Piquet’s podium collapse at the fiery 1982 Brazilian GP. Even then, there was concern about the risk, writes Damien Smith
F1
Bernie Ecclestone given suspended jail term for fraud, and pays £652m to HMRC
Bernie Ecclestone has been given a 17-month suspended prison sentence after admitting tax fraud by failing to declare a £400m trust. The former F1 supremo has has already reached a £652m settlement with HMRC
F1
Hypocrisy over Andretti: The F1 teams waging war on 11th team entry
Andretti’s bid to set up a new F1 team has been approved by the FIA but now faces the much tougher task of securing a commercial deal. As Chris Medland writes, current teams are hesitant to share a piece of the F1 pie
F1
F1’s Indy farce haunted Qatar but this time, there was no Max Mosley
Tyre troubles at the Qatar GP brought back memories of F1’s disastrous experience at Indianapolis, writes Mark Hughes. But unlike the 2005 race, politics weren’t at play
F1
Williams drivers on astounding FW15C: ‘My head was in the soup!’
The Williams FW15C is the most advanced F1 car ever made. In our November 2023 issue, its drivers describe what it was like to take on this incredible machine
F1
Murray Walker off mic: ‘wonderful bombshells’ from voice of F1
For over 40 years, we knew Murray Walker as the voice of Formula 1. Matt Bishop recalls his candid stories when the “greatest motor sport commentator” was off air
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Mark Hughes: When first’s the worst. Why F1 drivers lose to slower team-mates
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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Why did Ferrari fade in high-pressure Hungarian GP?
Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole for the 2025 Hungarian GP, but his chances of a race win went awry in the second half of the race
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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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F1 2025 team-mate battles – Who’s leading each team at the summer break?
As Formula 1’s summer break starts, who’s winning the most revealing battle – the one against their own team-mate?
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Matt Bishop: How many F1 titles would Didier Pironi have won?
Didier Pironi’s devil-may-care attitude brought tragedy and disaster to his short career. What could he have achieved in an alternate version of his story? asks Matt Bishop
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Will Apple shake up F1 coverage? What you missed at the Hungarian GP
Is Apple looking global as it bids for F1 broadcasting rights? Plus: Lots of love for Laurent Mekies, and James Vowles’ juggling act
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