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Eddie Jordan remembers his F1 team’s last win: ‘It was total carnage’
F1 has rarely seen more chaos than in the rain-soaked 2003 Brazilian GP, where less than half the field finished and Giancarlo Fisichella’s win was confirmed after a legal battle. The result may have looked lucky, but Eddie Jordan reveals the clever strategy behind it
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Ricciardo could be set for rude awakening from F1 return dream
Daniel Ricciardo says he’s getting back in the mood to race in F1 – but are there any competitive seats available?
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Red flag or safety car — how should F1 handle late-race crashes?
A red flag looked to have prevented a safety car finish at the Australian Grand Prix — until a pile-up at the restart saw drivers process to the chequered flag. How far should F1 go to ensure cars race to the end? asks Adam Cooper
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Alpine and Ferrari’s F1 success: The Australian Grand Prix we didn’t see
It was a dismal end to the 2023 Australian Grand Prix for Alpine and Ferrari, but we could have easily been talking about their resurgence, data from Project F1 reveals
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Andretti vs Mansell: the 1993 IndyCar team-mates who couldn’t get along
The traditional pre-season test at Phoenix International Raceway was usually a casual, under-the-radar affair – no fans to speak of, just a handful of photographers, sport writers and local reporters…
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The Jaguar F1 horror that still haunts Ford
Ford and Red Bull in alliance for 2026? These two have previous, and it didn’t end well. OK, the colours, brand names and personalities were different when Jaguar Racing was…
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Howden Ganley: My life in cars
When I was young, our family car was… A Morris Minor, which my mother let me race once. We also had an MG TF 1250 which my father raced against…
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Senna’s East Midlands masterclass
In 1993 Ayrton Senna – cited so often as Formula 1’s greatest driver – produced what many feel was his finest racing lap, on a rain-sodden day in the East…
F1
How to fix F1
F1 wants to deliver the greatest spectacle in racing but too often, grands prix are tarnished by rule disputes, interruptions and a dominant team. Have no fear, Motor Sport knows how to fix it…
F1
Eddie Jordan remembers his F1 team’s last win: ‘It was total carnage’
F1 has rarely seen more chaos than in the rain-soaked 2003 Brazilian GP, where less than half the field finished and Giancarlo Fisichella’s win was confirmed after a legal battle. The result may have looked lucky, but Eddie Jordan reveals the clever strategy behind it
F1
Ricciardo could be set for rude awakening from F1 return dream
Daniel Ricciardo says he’s getting back in the mood to race in F1 – but are there any competitive seats available?
F1
Red flag or safety car — how should F1 handle late-race crashes?
A red flag looked to have prevented a safety car finish at the Australian Grand Prix — until a pile-up at the restart saw drivers process to the chequered flag. How far should F1 go to ensure cars race to the end? asks Adam Cooper
F1
Alpine and Ferrari’s F1 success: The Australian Grand Prix we didn’t see
It was a dismal end to the 2023 Australian Grand Prix for Alpine and Ferrari, but we could have easily been talking about their resurgence, data from Project F1 reveals
Great Read
Archive
Andretti vs Mansell: the 1993 IndyCar team-mates who couldn’t get along
The traditional pre-season test at Phoenix International Raceway was usually a casual, under-the-radar affair – no fans to speak of, just a handful of photographers, sport writers and local reporters…
Archive
The Jaguar F1 horror that still haunts Ford
Ford and Red Bull in alliance for 2026? These two have previous, and it didn’t end well. OK, the colours, brand names and personalities were different when Jaguar Racing was…
Archive
Howden Ganley: My life in cars
When I was young, our family car was… A Morris Minor, which my mother let me race once. We also had an MG TF 1250 which my father raced against…
Archive
Senna’s East Midlands masterclass
In 1993 Ayrton Senna – cited so often as Formula 1’s greatest driver – produced what many feel was his finest racing lap, on a rain-sodden day in the East…
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MPH: F1 2025’s competitive landscape after six races
Six races into the Formula 1 season, McLaren has taken an early lead as Max Verstappen has kept Red Bull competitive and Mercedes and Ferrari try to gain ground. Mark Hughes analyses the field’s form in the first quarter of 2025
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Miami showed Verstappen exploiting F1 rules to max – again
Max Verstappen preserved his lead at the start of the Miami GP by knowing the letter of the F1 law – probably costing Lando Norris the win
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The two key questions posed by McLaren’s Miami GP dominance
McLaren crushed the opposition in the Miami Grand Prix, with Piastri taking his third straight win in a race that looked like Norris’s to lose. Mark Hughes answers the main questions from the sixth round of the 2025 season
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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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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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The challenges facing Carlos Sainz Sr if he runs for FIA president
Carlos Sainz Sr is considering challenging FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in this year’s election for the top job at racing’s governing body. But he’ll have to overturn the odds to succeed
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Briatore is back as an F1 boss: what will he do next?
With a shady, but successful past, Flavio Briatore is once more an F1 team principal. But has he been appointed to revive Alpine’s fortunes or flog the team?
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Was Jack Doohan always doomed at Alpine?
Jack Doohan’s Alpine seat has been under threat from Franco Colapinto since the start of the 2025 season. Was his fate always sealed?
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