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Christian Horner says this year’s Red Bull is the most successful car in F1 history, but tells Chris Medland in a Motor Sport exclusive that he can’t dwell on the past. There’s a title to retain in 2024; an engine to build for 2026; but firstly, a pile of appraisals on his desk
In 2020, Red Bull was struggling to get on terms with Mercedes, as Max Verstappen’s ability to adapt sent it into a development dead-end, says Mark Hughes. Then a turnaround at the Abu Dhabi GP began its F1 domination…
Sergio Perez’s inability to challenge Max Verstappen is seen by many as a weakness. But he doesn’t blunt Red Bull’s driver title chances as the team-mate battles at Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren do, says Matt Bishop
November 1, 1987 Suzuka, Japan A grid of a different kind – the 1987 Japanese Grand Prix drivers’ briefing. Eventual race winner Gerhard Berger is paying full attention, third row,…
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Keith Duckworth and his team at Cosworth designed the Ford DFV for one task and one task only – to win in Formula 1. One hundred and fifty-five world championship…
Lawrence Stroll is a man who knows what he wants, and has the money to ensure he gets it. Formerly a businessman who invested in fashion brands, Stroll is now…
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Your own worst enemy, sitting right over there in the identical car on the other side of the garage. Team-‘mate’? You must be joking. Formula 1 is littered with examples…
Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri Lando Norris had it all his own way at McLaren prior to Oscar Piastri’s arrival at the start of 2023. But the Australian’s pace and…
Max Verstappen’s dominance of the 2023 F1 season often overshadowed the midfield battle. With the Dutchman removed from the equation, who would have come out on top?
Christian Horner says this year’s Red Bull is the most successful car in F1 history, but tells Chris Medland in a Motor Sport exclusive that he can’t dwell on the past. There’s a title to retain in 2024; an engine to build for 2026; but firstly, a pile of appraisals on his desk
In 2020, Red Bull was struggling to get on terms with Mercedes, as Max Verstappen’s ability to adapt sent it into a development dead-end, says Mark Hughes. Then a turnaround at the Abu Dhabi GP began its F1 domination…
Sergio Perez’s inability to challenge Max Verstappen is seen by many as a weakness. But he doesn’t blunt Red Bull’s driver title chances as the team-mate battles at Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren do, says Matt Bishop
November 1, 1987 Suzuka, Japan A grid of a different kind – the 1987 Japanese Grand Prix drivers’ briefing. Eventual race winner Gerhard Berger is paying full attention, third row,…
Great Read
Keith Duckworth and his team at Cosworth designed the Ford DFV for one task and one task only – to win in Formula 1. One hundred and fifty-five world championship…
Lawrence Stroll is a man who knows what he wants, and has the money to ensure he gets it. Formerly a businessman who invested in fashion brands, Stroll is now…
Great Read
Your own worst enemy, sitting right over there in the identical car on the other side of the garage. Team-‘mate’? You must be joking. Formula 1 is littered with examples…
Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri Lando Norris had it all his own way at McLaren prior to Oscar Piastri’s arrival at the start of 2023. But the Australian’s pace and…
Adrian Newey a team boss? That really was not on anyone’s bingo card. Ever. But it came to pass on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix as Aston Martin…
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
Mark Hughes weighs up an exceptional 2025 rookie class, dissecting four contrasting debut seasons to reveal who truly stood out the most
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
F1 final standings Who finished where in the final points… No. Driver Team Points 1 Lando Norris McLaren 423 2 Max Verstappen Red Bull 421 3 Oscar Piastri McLaren 410…
10. Pierre Gasly He never gave anything less than his all in an outclassed, underpowered car. But Pierre Gasly’s fast corner prowess combined with the Alpine ’s good high-speed downforce…
Mark Hughes – This year was Mark’s last full season of day-to-day Formula 1 race reporting after 30 years of following the F1 circus The surface colours of the season constantly…
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