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A particular set of occurrences in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix triggered a highly unusual strategic conundrum in which there was no right answer in real time, but only in…
The resignations of Alpine technical director Matt Harman and chief of aerodynamics Dirk de Beer were made before the opening race of the season, though Harman was still in situ…
Eighteen-year-old Formula 2 driver Oliver Bearman was sensationally called up at Jeddah by Ferrari for his Formula 1 debut, as Carlos Sainz was hospitalised with appendicitis. On Ferrari’s Driver Academy,…
Meet the new season, same as the old one. Max Verstappen’s Red Bull totally dominant, Charles Leclerc giving spirited chase in his Ferrari, Mercedes struggling with bouncing, McLaren in that…
Set against the background of a wildly unstable world any competitive endeavour that can be fought out for fun, achievement and promotion –rather than for basic survival – can expect…
The outstanding performance of 18-year-old British driver Oliver Bearman as Carlos Sainz’s late-notice substitute at Ferrari in Jeddah is more significant even than spotlighting a major future Formula 1 star.…
Giancarlo Fisichella was blessed with uncommon F1 car control – but did he have that killer instinct? Matt Bishop remembers the mercurial GP career of ‘Fisico’
A memorial service for Sir Stirling Moss will be held in Westminster Abbey, London on May 8 to celebrate the life of one of our greatest all-round racing drivers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6t2QER79nA…
Good month Sarky Tsunoda Tsunoda’s incandescent radio comments in recent GPs have been a rare cockle-warmer in yawn-fest races. 200mph roadblock Magnussen solidified his position as a warp-speed wind-up-merchant by…
A particular set of occurrences in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix triggered a highly unusual strategic conundrum in which there was no right answer in real time, but only in…
The resignations of Alpine technical director Matt Harman and chief of aerodynamics Dirk de Beer were made before the opening race of the season, though Harman was still in situ…
Eighteen-year-old Formula 2 driver Oliver Bearman was sensationally called up at Jeddah by Ferrari for his Formula 1 debut, as Carlos Sainz was hospitalised with appendicitis. On Ferrari’s Driver Academy,…
Meet the new season, same as the old one. Max Verstappen’s Red Bull totally dominant, Charles Leclerc giving spirited chase in his Ferrari, Mercedes struggling with bouncing, McLaren in that…
Set against the background of a wildly unstable world any competitive endeavour that can be fought out for fun, achievement and promotion –rather than for basic survival – can expect…
The outstanding performance of 18-year-old British driver Oliver Bearman as Carlos Sainz’s late-notice substitute at Ferrari in Jeddah is more significant even than spotlighting a major future Formula 1 star.…
Giancarlo Fisichella was blessed with uncommon F1 car control – but did he have that killer instinct? Matt Bishop remembers the mercurial GP career of ‘Fisico’
A memorial service for Sir Stirling Moss will be held in Westminster Abbey, London on May 8 to celebrate the life of one of our greatest all-round racing drivers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6t2QER79nA…
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
Outspoken drivers say that F1’s new rules are an accident waiting to happen — and there are signs that they are being listened to. Mark Hughes examines the
unrest beneath the Australian GP spectacle
The 2026 Formula 1 season roared into life with a whirlwind of overtaking at the front. But, in the excitement of the lead battle between George Russell and Charles Leclerc, one key element looks to have been lost
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…
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
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
Twenty years ago in Shanghai Michael Schumacher, the greatest driver of his generation, crossed the F1 finish line first for the 91st – and final – time
Two team principals with history, a minority stake, multiple bidders, and a governance question without a proper answer – here’s what the race for the future of the Alpine Formula 1 team actually looks like
Fernando Alonso has seen enough difficult F1 seasons to know there are no shortcuts for Aston Martin, but he hasn’t lost hope
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