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What is an F1 aero rake?
All of the F1 teams use the fence-like metal structures, but what is an aero rake and how does it actually work?
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How can you tell who’s really quickest in F1 testing?
The timesheets at the end of the day tell one story… but it’s unlikely to be the full truth of F1 testing in Bahrain. Chris Medland explores how to get a better idea of who’s on top — and who’s not
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‘Is this thing working?’ What F1 teams actually do in pre-season testing
Three days of pre-season testing will officially kick off the 2025 F1 campaign. Chris Medland breaks down what could be on each team’s testing schedule as well as what their number one priority will be
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Jessica Hawkins will never race in F1. But she might find a woman who will
Three years on from her ground-breaking F1 test, Jessica Hawkins is still determined to normalise women’s place in an F1 cockpit. Matt Bishop speaks with the Aston Martin development driver on what the future may hold
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F1 testing disasters: Renault’s terrible turbo & Honda’s horror show
The F1 pre-season test offers new hope to those further down the grid – but sometimes, as history has shown, it all goes wrong from the off
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MPH: New F1 cars resemble old Red Bull, but Newey’s changed the game again
We have now seen nine of the 10 new cars (the Williams has yet to be revealed) and given that they have been released approximately in reverse order of the…
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F1 circuits: every track on the 2024 calendar
From Bahrain to Abu Dhabi, here is every F1 circuit on the record-breaking 2024 grand prix calendar
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Plant-based diet & mental prep: how drivers are preparing for gruelling 24-race F1 season
Are you ready? More importantly, are they? Formula 1 is taking a collective deep breath before diving into a record-breaking 24-race season, and the drivers know their stamina and ability…
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The Alex Wurz you don’t know: F1 driver of many talents is ideal for top job
Alex Wurz’s racing CV includes F1 podium finishes, two Le Mans victories and extensive testing mileage. But, says Matt Bishop, few know how accomplished he’s been out of the cockpit
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What is an F1 aero rake?
All of the F1 teams use the fence-like metal structures, but what is an aero rake and how does it actually work?
F1
How can you tell who’s really quickest in F1 testing?
The timesheets at the end of the day tell one story… but it’s unlikely to be the full truth of F1 testing in Bahrain. Chris Medland explores how to get a better idea of who’s on top — and who’s not
F1
‘Is this thing working?’ What F1 teams actually do in pre-season testing
Three days of pre-season testing will officially kick off the 2025 F1 campaign. Chris Medland breaks down what could be on each team’s testing schedule as well as what their number one priority will be
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Jessica Hawkins will never race in F1. But she might find a woman who will
Three years on from her ground-breaking F1 test, Jessica Hawkins is still determined to normalise women’s place in an F1 cockpit. Matt Bishop speaks with the Aston Martin development driver on what the future may hold
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F1 testing disasters: Renault’s terrible turbo & Honda’s horror show
The F1 pre-season test offers new hope to those further down the grid – but sometimes, as history has shown, it all goes wrong from the off
F1
MPH: New F1 cars resemble old Red Bull, but Newey’s changed the game again
We have now seen nine of the 10 new cars (the Williams has yet to be revealed) and given that they have been released approximately in reverse order of the…
F1
F1 circuits: every track on the 2024 calendar
From Bahrain to Abu Dhabi, here is every F1 circuit on the record-breaking 2024 grand prix calendar
F1
Plant-based diet & mental prep: how drivers are preparing for gruelling 24-race F1 season
Are you ready? More importantly, are they? Formula 1 is taking a collective deep breath before diving into a record-breaking 24-race season, and the drivers know their stamina and ability…
F1
The Alex Wurz you don’t know: F1 driver of many talents is ideal for top job
Alex Wurz’s racing CV includes F1 podium finishes, two Le Mans victories and extensive testing mileage. But, says Matt Bishop, few know how accomplished he’s been out of the cockpit
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MPH: Newey isn’t being demoted. Here’s what’s actually happening at Aston Martin
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
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MPH: Entertainment and old-school racing!? China showed F1 the way
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
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Epic racing in Chinese GP was boosted by F1’s new button
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
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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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Why Aston Martin can’t look to the FIA for help
Aston Martin’s vibration crisis has drawn inevitable comparisons to 2022’s F1 porpoising controversy
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Suzuka is Verstappen’s stage, but he’s never faced a challenge like this
Japanese Grand Prix briefing
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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F1’s home win heroes: the brilliant drives and historic victories
The best Formula 1 home race wins, roared on by partisan crowds: these are the moments when racing legends achieve their childhood ambitions
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