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Formula 1’s love affair with MotoGP
Why most F1 drivers love MotoGP. And why talk of F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton buying a MotoGP team may have something to do with Liberty Media’s buying the championship
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Revealed: Motor Sport’s Race Car of the Century
Thousands of votes have been cast by Motor Sport readers in our 100th anniversary poll, with the Lotus 49 emerging as the Race Car of the Century
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Three F1 titles, but Max Verstappen still can’t stand losing
Max Verstappen took out Lando Norris at the Austrian GP after a series of controversial defensive manoeuvres. But it’s nothing we haven’t seen before, from a racer who can’t bear to be beaten
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The punishing 1978 French GP: James Hunt’s greatest race?
1978 was heavy going for both James Hunt and McLaren – but at that year’s French GP, the British hero delivered a scintillating drive for his final career podium
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Last-minute surge in 2024 British GP ticket sales after Lando and Max F1 battle
The thrilling lead battle in Austria gave 2024 British Grand Prix ticket sales an immediate boost, with fans hoping for more drama at Silverstone this weekend and just a few hundred tickets remaining
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Verstappen vs Norris beat any 2021 race – for whingeing: Up/Down Austria
Will F1 drivers ever just zip it and race? The 2024 Austrian GP didn’t give us much hope
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‘Hurry up Carlos’: Drivers becoming ‘bored’ of Sainz’s 2025 indecision
Mixed reactions after Norris and Verstappen’s controversial crash; further frustrations with track limits; F1 drivers eager for a decision from Sainz; and the effect of F1’s relentless calendar. Chris Medland’s diary from the 2024 Austrian GP paddock
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Annoyed Verstappen only has himself to blame for Norris clash
The battle for the lead of the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix ended abruptly when Max Verstappen squeezed Lando Norris. The World Champion blamed Red Bull’s strategy, but Mark Hughes says that the F1 team was virtually faultless
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Is 6 too young to start racing? F1 drivers have their say on the risks
The death of a 9-year-old motorbike rider has highlighted the risks of children racing. We ask Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, and other F1 drivers who started young, whether junior karting should have a higher age limit
MotoGP
Formula 1’s love affair with MotoGP
Why most F1 drivers love MotoGP. And why talk of F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton buying a MotoGP team may have something to do with Liberty Media’s buying the championship
F1
Revealed: Motor Sport’s Race Car of the Century
Thousands of votes have been cast by Motor Sport readers in our 100th anniversary poll, with the Lotus 49 emerging as the Race Car of the Century
F1
Three F1 titles, but Max Verstappen still can’t stand losing
Max Verstappen took out Lando Norris at the Austrian GP after a series of controversial defensive manoeuvres. But it’s nothing we haven’t seen before, from a racer who can’t bear to be beaten
F1
The punishing 1978 French GP: James Hunt’s greatest race?
1978 was heavy going for both James Hunt and McLaren – but at that year’s French GP, the British hero delivered a scintillating drive for his final career podium
F1
Last-minute surge in 2024 British GP ticket sales after Lando and Max F1 battle
The thrilling lead battle in Austria gave 2024 British Grand Prix ticket sales an immediate boost, with fans hoping for more drama at Silverstone this weekend and just a few hundred tickets remaining
Opinion
F1
Verstappen vs Norris beat any 2021 race – for whingeing: Up/Down Austria
Will F1 drivers ever just zip it and race? The 2024 Austrian GP didn’t give us much hope
F1
‘Hurry up Carlos’: Drivers becoming ‘bored’ of Sainz’s 2025 indecision
Mixed reactions after Norris and Verstappen’s controversial crash; further frustrations with track limits; F1 drivers eager for a decision from Sainz; and the effect of F1’s relentless calendar. Chris Medland’s diary from the 2024 Austrian GP paddock
F1
Annoyed Verstappen only has himself to blame for Norris clash
The battle for the lead of the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix ended abruptly when Max Verstappen squeezed Lando Norris. The World Champion blamed Red Bull’s strategy, but Mark Hughes says that the F1 team was virtually faultless
Karting News
Is 6 too young to start racing? F1 drivers have their say on the risks
The death of a 9-year-old motorbike rider has highlighted the risks of children racing. We ask Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, and other F1 drivers who started young, whether junior karting should have a higher age limit
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MPH: Ferrari brake changes delight Hamilton but leave Leclerc angry and without feel
As Brembo pushes back against Leclerc’s public criticism, Mark Hughes traces the rift back to the moment Hamilton walked through Ferrari’s door
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F1’s next great force: Antonelli makes history in Monaco with gut punch to Russell
Kimi Antonelli’s outstanding Monaco GP victory was worthy of the legendary drivers who have won in Monte Carlo, writes Mark Hughes. At the same time, team-mate George Russell’s form is disintegrating
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Locked in to Ferrari: Why is Leclerc sticking with underperforming F1 team?
Charles Leclerc has been one of F1’s fastest drivers in the seven seasons he’s raced for Ferrari, but has just eight wins to his name, writes Mark Hughes. Will his faith finally be rewarded with his latest contract extension?
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Mark Hughes: why F1’s 50/50 hybrid rules were doomed by conflicting priorities
With apologies to David Byrne and Talking Heads: And you may find yourself Watching someone lift and coast And you may find yourself Watching cars slowly decelerate down the straights…
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Felix Rosenqvist edges David Malukas in closest Indianapolis 500 finish on record
May 24, 2026 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Indiana It was a photo finish in the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 after a one-lap shootout at the close. Mick Schumacher’s…
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2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
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Every young driver taking part in Formula 1’s FP1 session in Barcelona
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will see a number of young stars getting a taste of Formula 1 cars in Friday practice
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Does Kimi Antonelli actually have any F1 title rivals?
Barcelona-Catalunya GP briefing
Five wins, 66 points clear, and no challenger in sight. Can anyone stop Antonelli in Barcelona?
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