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It has been a decade since the untimely death of the charismatic John Button. Matt Bishop remembers the successful rallycross driver whose profound influence shaped his son’s career
Mario Andretti hit highs few others could contemplate in racing – but, as he remembers in a new Motor Sport podcast, his greatest moment was tempered by tragedy
While Mercedes and McLaren may adopt similar design concepts to Red Bull in 2024, Ferrari will be pursuing a new aerodynamic philosophy. As Mark Hughes writes, such differences could create a ‘chasm’ between this year’s front-runners
A series of stunning drives in junior categories saw Kevin Magnussen take Sergio Perez’s McLaren F1 seat. The stage was set for the young hotshot, writes Matt Bishop, but a decade on he’s yet to drive a car that matches his talent
Two-time CART champion Gil de Ferran played a crucial role in McLaren’s recent F1 rise
F1’s 2023 world championship has seen records smashed across the board, and thrilling action was served up with it – you have picked the greatest moments of the year
His rivals rated him among the best of his generation; he could have won multiple grands prix and at least one title. But, writes Matt Bishop, Chris Amon ended his F1 world championship career with just 11 podiums
Sometimes you miss being on the road and being part of the old gang. That certainly appears to be the case as far as Mario Andretti is concerned. In a…
Can anyone dethrone Max Verstappen in 2024? Does it even matter? James Elson casts an irreverent eye over the wildest predictions for next season
It has been a decade since the untimely death of the charismatic John Button. Matt Bishop remembers the successful rallycross driver whose profound influence shaped his son’s career
Mario Andretti hit highs few others could contemplate in racing – but, as he remembers in a new Motor Sport podcast, his greatest moment was tempered by tragedy
While Mercedes and McLaren may adopt similar design concepts to Red Bull in 2024, Ferrari will be pursuing a new aerodynamic philosophy. As Mark Hughes writes, such differences could create a ‘chasm’ between this year’s front-runners
A series of stunning drives in junior categories saw Kevin Magnussen take Sergio Perez’s McLaren F1 seat. The stage was set for the young hotshot, writes Matt Bishop, but a decade on he’s yet to drive a car that matches his talent
Two-time CART champion Gil de Ferran played a crucial role in McLaren’s recent F1 rise
F1’s 2023 world championship has seen records smashed across the board, and thrilling action was served up with it – you have picked the greatest moments of the year
His rivals rated him among the best of his generation; he could have won multiple grands prix and at least one title. But, writes Matt Bishop, Chris Amon ended his F1 world championship career with just 11 podiums
Sometimes you miss being on the road and being part of the old gang. That certainly appears to be the case as far as Mario Andretti is concerned. In a…
As George Russell takes F1 sprint pole in China, Mark Hughes wonders whether Mercedes has a bigger advantage than we’re seeing, and if Red Bull finally has a solution to a long-standing problem
Outspoken drivers say that F1’s new rules are an accident waiting to happen — and there are signs that they are being listened to. Mark Hughes examines the
unrest beneath the Australian GP spectacle
The 2026 Formula 1 season roared into life with a whirlwind of overtaking at the front. But, in the excitement of the lead battle between George Russell and Charles Leclerc, one key element looks to have been lost
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…
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
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
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix are the first F1 races to be cancelled for three years. We look back at the practical, financial – and more unusual reasons – for grand prix weekend cancellations
Twenty years ago in Shanghai Michael Schumacher, the greatest driver of his generation, crossed the F1 finish line first for the 91st – and final – time
As tensions remain high in the Middle East, Formula 1 has announced that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will be cancelled, reducing this year’s calendar to 22 races
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