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Lando Norris takes one step closer to becoming F1’s modern racing tycoon
As he fights for the F1 title, Lando Norris cements his influence off track with the sale of Quadrant to esports powerhouse Veloce
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The 15 best F1 drivers of all time
With Max Verstappen already on four Formula 1 titles, where should he sit in the list of the greatest Formula 1 drivers in history? Here’s our latest verdict on the top 15
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British drivers can claim first-ever motor sport grand slam in 2025
In a potentially unprecedented year for British motor sport, 2025 could see drivers from the UK claim the world titles in Formula 1, WRC, WEC and Formula E – a clean sweep no nation has ever achieved…
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What are black flags in F1? The drivers disqualified from grands prix
It’s the ultimate sanction in a Formula 1 race: the black flag results in instant disqualification. Here’s when the flag can be waved and the sometimes bizarre cases where it has been shown in a grand prix
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Who are F1’s 10 youngest world champions?
Through the years records have tumbled and world titles have been claimed by increasingly youthful drivers – but who makes the top ten of F1’s youngest ever champions?
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Häkkinen remembers his near-death F1 crash: ‘The pain was unbelievable’
Thirty years on from his nearly-fatal Adelaide F1 crash, Mika Häkkinen has recalled the harrowing journey back to competing on the grid again. The Finn told Motor Sport about the…
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V8 engines back in F1: Realistic or pure fantasy?
A return to V8 engines in Formula 1 may stir nostalgia, but how realistic is it under the sport’s current push for sustainability and hybrid innovation?
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Matt Bishop: Obvious deadline for Max to decide F1 future is looming
Will Max Verstappen decide to leave Red Bull at the end of the year or put his faith in the team that has delivered him four F1 world titles? Decision time is imminent
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Who is Sonny Hayes based on? Real-life F1 comebacks just as dramatic as the movie
Long before Brad Pitt’s F1 movie put the spotlight on fictional driver Sonny Hayes’ return to the grid, Formula 1 was being shaped by the real-life comebacks that inspired many. Plus, more reasons why the character resembles genuine drivers
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Lando Norris takes one step closer to becoming F1’s modern racing tycoon
As he fights for the F1 title, Lando Norris cements his influence off track with the sale of Quadrant to esports powerhouse Veloce
F1
The 15 best F1 drivers of all time
With Max Verstappen already on four Formula 1 titles, where should he sit in the list of the greatest Formula 1 drivers in history? Here’s our latest verdict on the top 15
F1
British drivers can claim first-ever motor sport grand slam in 2025
In a potentially unprecedented year for British motor sport, 2025 could see drivers from the UK claim the world titles in Formula 1, WRC, WEC and Formula E – a clean sweep no nation has ever achieved…
F1
What are black flags in F1? The drivers disqualified from grands prix
It’s the ultimate sanction in a Formula 1 race: the black flag results in instant disqualification. Here’s when the flag can be waved and the sometimes bizarre cases where it has been shown in a grand prix
F1
Who are F1’s 10 youngest world champions?
Through the years records have tumbled and world titles have been claimed by increasingly youthful drivers – but who makes the top ten of F1’s youngest ever champions?
F1
Häkkinen remembers his near-death F1 crash: ‘The pain was unbelievable’
Thirty years on from his nearly-fatal Adelaide F1 crash, Mika Häkkinen has recalled the harrowing journey back to competing on the grid again. The Finn told Motor Sport about the…
F1
V8 engines back in F1: Realistic or pure fantasy?
A return to V8 engines in Formula 1 may stir nostalgia, but how realistic is it under the sport’s current push for sustainability and hybrid innovation?
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Matt Bishop: Obvious deadline for Max to decide F1 future is looming
Will Max Verstappen decide to leave Red Bull at the end of the year or put his faith in the team that has delivered him four F1 world titles? Decision time is imminent
F1
Who is Sonny Hayes based on? Real-life F1 comebacks just as dramatic as the movie
Long before Brad Pitt’s F1 movie put the spotlight on fictional driver Sonny Hayes’ return to the grid, Formula 1 was being shaped by the real-life comebacks that inspired many. Plus, more reasons why the character resembles genuine drivers
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MPH: The F1 force that could split Leclerc & Ferrari — and even McLaren
Formula 1 history shows that success and failure alike can rupture partnerships. Could Ferrari and Leclerc be next? Mark Hughes wonders
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Mark Hughes: Why McLaren team orders brought painful F1 flashback for Coulthard
In a race where McLaren colluded with Williams against Ferrari, David Coulthard was ordered to move over for team-mate Mika Häkkinen — a raw wound reopened three decades on by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris’s Monza switch
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Mark Hughes: Monza pitstop blunder left McLaren facing a familiar headache
A slow pitstop for Lando Norris left McLaren tripping over itself at Monza, turning a straightforward race into another uneasy team orders dilemma, as Mark Hughes explains
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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 strange failure of F1 rivals to copy McLaren’s key advantage
McLaren’s F1 dominance in 2025 has been underpinned by a deceptively simple factor that none of its key challengers has been able to replicate.
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Why Red Bull resurgence could be real – What to watch at 2025 Azerbaijan GP
From Red Bull’s potential resurgence to McLaren’s title duel, tyre strategy gambles, Bearman’s race-ban threat and renewed scrutiny on driving rules, Baku promises another weekend of intrigue
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Does Formula 1 need more sprint races? ‘Absolutely not!’ – fans have their say
Formula 1’s sprint races have added some drama to the calendar, but with rumours of the format expanding to as many as 10 or 12 weekends, the series faces a key question: is more always better?
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