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Is F1 using red flags too much?
The question of whether the red flags for the accidents of Alex Albon (on lap seven) and Kevin Magnussen (on lap 54) were necessary was raised by several drivers. Max…
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Talking different languages: when F1 drivers & engineers can’t click – MPH
Lewis Hamilton is frustrated at not getting the F1 car he wants, and he’s not the only one. There appears to be a growing disconnect between drivers and engineers who are juggling more data than ever, writes Mark Hughes
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‘The secret to a long F1 career’: Patrese looks back on Brabham BT52
Riccardo Patrese triggered a wave of nostalgia as he drove his South African GP-winning Brabham BT52 at Goodwood. Afterwards, he reflected on what was a record-breaking career, and what proved key to racing into his 40s
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Medland: Williams shows flashes of victorious F1 past with surprise pace
Williams is one of the surprises of the F1 season so far, with the pace to fight for points. But new boss James Vowles tells Chris Medland that he’s focused on a long-term vision of making it a force to be reckoned with again
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When Ken Tyrrell walked away from F1: ‘Not being part of things is hard’
After Ken Tyrrell sold his F1 team, a disagreement with the new boss ended an unbroken 30-year stint in the GP paddock. Matt Bishop recalls watching the next race on TV with the man who won the World Championship from a Surrey shed
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Obituary: Kenneth McAlpine, GP racing’s oldest-surviving driver who lived to 102
Kenneth McAlpine, the oldest-surviving grand prix driver, who first competed in 1952, has passed away at the age of 102
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Myles Rowe can have ‘Hamilton-like’ effect on IndyCar
Groundbreaking African-American Myles Rowe is lighting up the US junior single-seater scene, but his mentor Rod Reid says more help is needed to improve diversity in IndyCar
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Massa looks to strip Hamilton of 2008 F1 title, but Kubica was best that year — MPH
As Felipe Massa considers taking legal action to claim the 2008 Formula 1 World Championship from Lewis Hamilton, Mark Hughes says that both drivers were outperformed that year — by Robert Kubica
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From IndyCar to F1: The best of the Long Beach Grand Prix
From record-breaking recovery drives to controversial contacts, here are some of the greatest races at the Long Beach street circuit ahead of IndyCar’s latest visit
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Is F1 using red flags too much?
The question of whether the red flags for the accidents of Alex Albon (on lap seven) and Kevin Magnussen (on lap 54) were necessary was raised by several drivers. Max…
F1
Talking different languages: when F1 drivers & engineers can’t click – MPH
Lewis Hamilton is frustrated at not getting the F1 car he wants, and he’s not the only one. There appears to be a growing disconnect between drivers and engineers who are juggling more data than ever, writes Mark Hughes
F1
‘The secret to a long F1 career’: Patrese looks back on Brabham BT52
Riccardo Patrese triggered a wave of nostalgia as he drove his South African GP-winning Brabham BT52 at Goodwood. Afterwards, he reflected on what was a record-breaking career, and what proved key to racing into his 40s
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Medland: Williams shows flashes of victorious F1 past with surprise pace
Williams is one of the surprises of the F1 season so far, with the pace to fight for points. But new boss James Vowles tells Chris Medland that he’s focused on a long-term vision of making it a force to be reckoned with again
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When Ken Tyrrell walked away from F1: ‘Not being part of things is hard’
After Ken Tyrrell sold his F1 team, a disagreement with the new boss ended an unbroken 30-year stint in the GP paddock. Matt Bishop recalls watching the next race on TV with the man who won the World Championship from a Surrey shed
Obituaries
Obituary: Kenneth McAlpine, GP racing’s oldest-surviving driver who lived to 102
Kenneth McAlpine, the oldest-surviving grand prix driver, who first competed in 1952, has passed away at the age of 102
F1
Myles Rowe can have ‘Hamilton-like’ effect on IndyCar
Groundbreaking African-American Myles Rowe is lighting up the US junior single-seater scene, but his mentor Rod Reid says more help is needed to improve diversity in IndyCar
F1
Massa looks to strip Hamilton of 2008 F1 title, but Kubica was best that year — MPH
As Felipe Massa considers taking legal action to claim the 2008 Formula 1 World Championship from Lewis Hamilton, Mark Hughes says that both drivers were outperformed that year — by Robert Kubica
F1
From IndyCar to F1: The best of the Long Beach Grand Prix
From record-breaking recovery drives to controversial contacts, here are some of the greatest races at the Long Beach street circuit ahead of IndyCar’s latest visit
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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MPH: Verstappen’s self-destructive rage has put him on brink of F1 race ban
Max Verstappen is just one offence away from an F1 race ban and a pattern has emerged in the way he’s racked up penalty points, says Mark Hughes
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MPH: Why science alone can’t unlock secrets of ground effect F1 cars
As F1 enters the final year of its ground effect era, teams are discovering that success now depends as much on intuition and adaptability as on traditional engineering precision, as Mark Hughes explains
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How Norris ended Leclerc’s best 2025 F1 win shot amid Monaco GP ‘fun and games’
Lando Norris realised his dream of winning the Monaco Grand Prix in 2025, as the new mandatory two-stop rule brought creative strategies in the midfield, writes Mark Hughes
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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 candidates to replace Lance Stroll if he can’t race in Canadian GP
With Lance Stroll’s participation in the Canadian Grand Prix uncertain, Aston Martin faces several options for a potential stand-in driver
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Who is Felipe Drugovich? Aston Martin F1 reserve driver is in line to replace Lance Stroll
Felipe Drugovich could be making his F1 race debut should Lance Stroll not recover in time for the Canadian GP. Get to know everything about the Brazilian’s career here
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The frenetic F1 race with three starts and drivers sprinting to make the grid
25 years ago, Formula 1 prepared for the opening laps of the 2000 Monaco Grand Prix. However, what followed was not one, not two, but three attempts at the start
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