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It’s a good job aspects of Formula 1 have been completely chaotic and unpredictable off the track, given the opposite has been happening in the opening two races from a…
Max Verstappen clinched a ninth successive victory in the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP. A race, writes Mark Hughes, that was more notable for its lack of drama — save for an assured stand-in drive by Ferrari’s Oliver Bearman
A power struggle for the future of Red Bull Racing is almost certainly behind Jos Verstappen’s call for Christian Horner to step down, writes Mark Hughes. The F1 team principal faces a political tightrope – beyond any challenges on track
Racing is often a family business, as sons have regularly attempted to follow in their fathers footsteps up the F1 ladder. But, as Damien Smith has come to find, having a famous racing parent can be more of a burden than an advantage
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Damon Hill’s Jordan 198, chassis number 3, sits quietly now under the spotlights at the Donington Grand Prix Collection. It is a far cry from the high emotions, drama and…
Amid internal turmoil at Red Bull, the idea of Max Verstappen leaving for a rival no longer seems so ludicrous. But does he need the team more than it needs him? And who would take his seat?
Red Bull revealed its pace that would end Mercedes’ F1 stranglehold at the 2021 Bahrain GP. Three years on, amid turmoil in the team, Mark Hughes asks if we’re seeing the signs that its own reign is about to be toppled
It’s always the same when a fresh group of Formula 1 regulations is implemented. Cars appear slightly odd when the first publicity shots appear, but after watching for a few…
Political disasters, intra-team infighting, driver market reshuffles, DRS trains, horrific regimes – F1 just needed an actual good race for the win in Saudi and it was all set
It’s a good job aspects of Formula 1 have been completely chaotic and unpredictable off the track, given the opposite has been happening in the opening two races from a…
Max Verstappen clinched a ninth successive victory in the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP. A race, writes Mark Hughes, that was more notable for its lack of drama — save for an assured stand-in drive by Ferrari’s Oliver Bearman
A power struggle for the future of Red Bull Racing is almost certainly behind Jos Verstappen’s call for Christian Horner to step down, writes Mark Hughes. The F1 team principal faces a political tightrope – beyond any challenges on track
Racing is often a family business, as sons have regularly attempted to follow in their fathers footsteps up the F1 ladder. But, as Damien Smith has come to find, having a famous racing parent can be more of a burden than an advantage
Great Read
Damon Hill’s Jordan 198, chassis number 3, sits quietly now under the spotlights at the Donington Grand Prix Collection. It is a far cry from the high emotions, drama and…
Amid internal turmoil at Red Bull, the idea of Max Verstappen leaving for a rival no longer seems so ludicrous. But does he need the team more than it needs him? And who would take his seat?
Red Bull revealed its pace that would end Mercedes’ F1 stranglehold at the 2021 Bahrain GP. Three years on, amid turmoil in the team, Mark Hughes asks if we’re seeing the signs that its own reign is about to be toppled
It’s always the same when a fresh group of Formula 1 regulations is implemented. Cars appear slightly odd when the first publicity shots appear, but after watching for a few…
The real story behind Adrian Newey’s changing role at Aston Martin has nothing to do with the F1 team’s struggles, as Mark Hughes explains
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
After artificial-looking overtaking in Melbourne, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix saw a return to F1 drivers following closely and then out-braking each other. Mark Hughes on the Shanghai spectacle
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
Aston Martin’s vibration crisis has drawn inevitable comparisons to 2022’s F1 porpoising controversy
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Max Verstappen is chasing a fifth successive Japanese Grand Prix win at Suzuka, an F1 circuit where his talent has always stood out. Even he will struggle to make the difference in this year’s Red Bull, however
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