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F1 in 2023, a record-breaking season
Given that the championship had been wrapped up almost two months earlier, there was little tension around the Abu Dhabi season finale. But there was a second place in the…
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Johnny Herbert: ‘Mansell’s F1 car was fastest but he gave it everything. It was the same with Verstappen’
I know some people, myself included, would say the season was boring and predictable. But you have to give Red Bull credit, and the way Max Verstappen went about his…
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Parting Shot, February 2024
March, 1951, Maranello, Italy A major milestone for Ferrari came in 1951 when Argentinian racer José Froilán González gave Maranello a first Formula 1 world championship victory, at Silverstone, driving…
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Vasseur on Ferrari’s ‘unlucky’ launch: ‘A matter of downforce not the date’
Fred Vasseur’s first year as Ferrari’s team principal wasn’t flawless but it showed signs of promise. The Frenchman sat down with Chris Medland to discuss the pressures of Maranello and what 2024 may hold in store
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Podcast: Who was best in 2023? F1 review part 2
Join Mark Hughes, Alex Brundle and Damien Smith as they discuss the top performers of 2023 in part 2 of our season review podcast: did anyone outshine Max Verstappen and Red Bull?
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How Hamilton’s former karting rival took F1 Fantasy crown in 2023
How to win F1 Fantasy: the newly-crowned champion of 2023, former karter David Jurco reveals the formula that saw him streak to success over 2.4m players
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The remarkable Jacques Villeneuve and his career-wrecking F1 decision
Jacques Villeneuve’s searing F1 debut was a prelude to a scintillating run where he dispatched distinguished opponents and won the title. But then, writes Matt Bishop, he made one bad decision that he never recovered from
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: 2023 F1 review part 1 with Brundle, Hughes and Smith
An F1 season for the record books: Mark Hughes, Alex Brundle and Damien Smith look back on 2023
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What makes the perfect F1 overtake? Experts choose their 2023 favourites
Renowned Silverstone driver coach Steve Deeks and F1TV presenter Alex Brundle have analysed Motor Sport’s ‘overtake of the year’ shortlist. From podium passes to midfield masteries, who had the best of 2023?
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F1 in 2023, a record-breaking season
Given that the championship had been wrapped up almost two months earlier, there was little tension around the Abu Dhabi season finale. But there was a second place in the…
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Johnny Herbert: ‘Mansell’s F1 car was fastest but he gave it everything. It was the same with Verstappen’
I know some people, myself included, would say the season was boring and predictable. But you have to give Red Bull credit, and the way Max Verstappen went about his…
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Parting Shot, February 2024
March, 1951, Maranello, Italy A major milestone for Ferrari came in 1951 when Argentinian racer José Froilán González gave Maranello a first Formula 1 world championship victory, at Silverstone, driving…
F1
Vasseur on Ferrari’s ‘unlucky’ launch: ‘A matter of downforce not the date’
Fred Vasseur’s first year as Ferrari’s team principal wasn’t flawless but it showed signs of promise. The Frenchman sat down with Chris Medland to discuss the pressures of Maranello and what 2024 may hold in store
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Who was best in 2023? F1 review part 2
Join Mark Hughes, Alex Brundle and Damien Smith as they discuss the top performers of 2023 in part 2 of our season review podcast: did anyone outshine Max Verstappen and Red Bull?
F1
How Hamilton’s former karting rival took F1 Fantasy crown in 2023
How to win F1 Fantasy: the newly-crowned champion of 2023, former karter David Jurco reveals the formula that saw him streak to success over 2.4m players
F1
The remarkable Jacques Villeneuve and his career-wrecking F1 decision
Jacques Villeneuve’s searing F1 debut was a prelude to a scintillating run where he dispatched distinguished opponents and won the title. But then, writes Matt Bishop, he made one bad decision that he never recovered from
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: 2023 F1 review part 1 with Brundle, Hughes and Smith
An F1 season for the record books: Mark Hughes, Alex Brundle and Damien Smith look back on 2023
F1
What makes the perfect F1 overtake? Experts choose their 2023 favourites
Renowned Silverstone driver coach Steve Deeks and F1TV presenter Alex Brundle have analysed Motor Sport’s ‘overtake of the year’ shortlist. From podium passes to midfield masteries, who had the best of 2023?
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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: 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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Bahrain 2026 F1 testing: How to watch and who is driving each day
A guide to Formula 1’s 2026 pre-season testing schedule, including dates, venues and how the winter running is structured
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