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Christian Horner under investigation
The reigning world champions were engulfed in an off-track scandal on the eve of the new Formula 1 season when their team boss and talismanic leader was accused of inappropriate…
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Doug Nye: ‘McLaren rewrote the history books in 1980s F1 turbo era’
Even before Lewis Hamilton told Toto Wolff of his decision to opt out of his Mercedes contract in favour of Ferrari next year, thought turns to the fresh F1 engine…
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Mark Hughes: ‘Lewis Hamilton has nothing to prove, and they’ll love him at Ferrari’
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, team-mates at Scuderia Ferrari from 2025, eh? That is such a mouthwatering prospect; Hamilton the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time, Leclerc often…
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Wilson Fittipaldi: the pioneering F1 ace who set up Brazil’s only GP team
Wilson Fittipaldi, former F1 driver and brother of double world champion Emerson who set up their eponymous grand prix team, has died at the age of 80
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Racing’s manhole mishaps: why Bahrain had plenty of warning
A loose drain cover has twice brought F1’s 2024 pre-season test to a halt. But organisers can’t say they weren’t warned. From Montreal to Monaco; Shanghai to Sepang, stray drains have plenty of form for wreaking havoc
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2024 F1 pre-season testing: what we learned from Day 3
Ferrari once again topped the timesheets on the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, invigorating hope in those hoping for a genuine title-battle in 2024. Unfortunately, Max Verstappen and…
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A stone-cold Silverstone masterclass: Senna’s greatest F1 performance?
Ayrton Senna’s racing legacy is often intertwined with Silverstone’s own, despite him only having scored one grand prix victory at the historic British circuit. Damien Smith sat track-side that day, and recalls what he says was the Brazilian’s greatest F1 performance
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Drive to Survive S6 shows Hamilton pledging future to Mercedes before Ferrari U-turn
Season 6 of Drive to Survive shows Lewis Hamilton stating his dedication to Mercedes, before he later signed a Ferrari contract
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2024 F1 pre-season testing: what we learned from Day 2
A red flag on Day 2 of F1 pre-season testing brought the morning to an early close, but extended afternoon session brought plenty of running to analyse. Here’s everything that has happened so far
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Christian Horner under investigation
The reigning world champions were engulfed in an off-track scandal on the eve of the new Formula 1 season when their team boss and talismanic leader was accused of inappropriate…
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Doug Nye: ‘McLaren rewrote the history books in 1980s F1 turbo era’
Even before Lewis Hamilton told Toto Wolff of his decision to opt out of his Mercedes contract in favour of Ferrari next year, thought turns to the fresh F1 engine…
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Mark Hughes: ‘Lewis Hamilton has nothing to prove, and they’ll love him at Ferrari’
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, team-mates at Scuderia Ferrari from 2025, eh? That is such a mouthwatering prospect; Hamilton the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time, Leclerc often…
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Wilson Fittipaldi: the pioneering F1 ace who set up Brazil’s only GP team
Wilson Fittipaldi, former F1 driver and brother of double world champion Emerson who set up their eponymous grand prix team, has died at the age of 80
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Racing’s manhole mishaps: why Bahrain had plenty of warning
A loose drain cover has twice brought F1’s 2024 pre-season test to a halt. But organisers can’t say they weren’t warned. From Montreal to Monaco; Shanghai to Sepang, stray drains have plenty of form for wreaking havoc
F1
2024 F1 pre-season testing: what we learned from Day 3
Ferrari once again topped the timesheets on the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, invigorating hope in those hoping for a genuine title-battle in 2024. Unfortunately, Max Verstappen and…
F1
A stone-cold Silverstone masterclass: Senna’s greatest F1 performance?
Ayrton Senna’s racing legacy is often intertwined with Silverstone’s own, despite him only having scored one grand prix victory at the historic British circuit. Damien Smith sat track-side that day, and recalls what he says was the Brazilian’s greatest F1 performance
F1
Drive to Survive S6 shows Hamilton pledging future to Mercedes before Ferrari U-turn
Season 6 of Drive to Survive shows Lewis Hamilton stating his dedication to Mercedes, before he later signed a Ferrari contract
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2024 F1 pre-season testing: what we learned from Day 2
A red flag on Day 2 of F1 pre-season testing brought the morning to an early close, but extended afternoon session brought plenty of running to analyse. Here’s everything that has happened so far
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MPH: ‘Does Mercedes’ power unit break F1 rules? It’s not as simple as that…’
Mercedes’ F1 rivals are united in protesting its new power unit, as the series aims to stamp out “smart rule interpretation”. But it won’t be easy to resolve, explains Mark Hughes
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Podcast: ‘Having the best AI in F1 may be more important than the best engine’
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Why AI is set to become a major factor in F1. Plus: Adrian Newey’s extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner’s potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars
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MPH: ‘Speed chess’ and the new DNA of F1 racing
F1’s new ’50/50′ power units bring the fiendish problem of how to deploy and harvest electrical energy. It’s the ideal scenario for AI, writes Mark Hughes. F1 is on the brink of a significant evolution
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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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Bahrain F1 test: Norris quickest as Verstappen completes over 130 laps
The world champion replaced team-mate Piastri and topped the times for McLaren
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Bahrain F1 test: Verstappen tops busy first morning
Four-time world champion goes quickest as Bahrain’s 2026 F1 test starts
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What to watch out for in the first Bahrain F1 test
Three days in Bahrain will provide crucial answers before F1’s new era begins
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