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The next Liam Lawson? The Kiwi dominating F4 with F1 aspirations
Liam Lawson couldn’t have done much more to convince Red Bull he was worthy of a full-time seat at its junior team for 2024. You know, the team whoes sole…
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The Suzuka corners that separate F1 greats from the good
One of the most demanding sections of track in the world, Suzuka’s Esses reveal who is driving at a higher level, says Mark Hughes. It’s identified the greats for decades and, at last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, singled out a potential new world champion
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The ‘gift’ that Piastri shares with Alonso and Schumacher
As race weekends go, Oscar Piastri had a pretty special five days in Suzuka. First, his arrival in Japan was greeted with the announcement that he had signed a new…
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F1’s forgotten classic: Gilles Villeneuve’s genius in mangled Ferrari
Gilles Villeneuve wrestled the Ferrari 126C to two grand prix wins in 1981, but his podium finish at that year’s Canadian Grand Prix in torrential conditions, with a damaged car, should be celebrated too, says Matt Bishop
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Perez’s Japan GP was so bad he retired twice – Up/down in Suzuka
You half-expected to see Bill Murray waving the chequered flag at the 2023 Japanese GP, before you realised Perez’s race was even worse than last time
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Leclerc got ‘lost’ amid Suzuka chaos: 2023 Japanese GP diary
Suzuka is always a highlight of the season and the amazing fans had extra reason to celebrate thanks to news relating to Yuki Tsunoda and the return of a hugely…
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Red Bull back to its best in Japan — but it still needs a Verstappen
After a blip in Singapore, Max Verstappen returned stronger than ever at the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix, quashing suggestions that technical directives had drained Red Bull’s pace
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50 years of the F1 safety car: the history… the controversy… the Fiat Tempra
50 years since a bright yellow Porsche took centre stage at the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix, we look back at the history F1 safety cars and the role that they have played in races
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MPH – Deflated Hamilton in search of Sainz’s zing
Currently the fastest Ferrari driver, with a pair of poles and a victory in the last two GPs, Carlos Sainz is riding a wave of confidence, says Mark Hughes. In contrast, Lewis Hamilton is still trying to get to grips with this year’s Mercedes
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The next Liam Lawson? The Kiwi dominating F4 with F1 aspirations
Liam Lawson couldn’t have done much more to convince Red Bull he was worthy of a full-time seat at its junior team for 2024. You know, the team whoes sole…
F1
The Suzuka corners that separate F1 greats from the good
One of the most demanding sections of track in the world, Suzuka’s Esses reveal who is driving at a higher level, says Mark Hughes. It’s identified the greats for decades and, at last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, singled out a potential new world champion
F1
The ‘gift’ that Piastri shares with Alonso and Schumacher
As race weekends go, Oscar Piastri had a pretty special five days in Suzuka. First, his arrival in Japan was greeted with the announcement that he had signed a new…
F1
F1’s forgotten classic: Gilles Villeneuve’s genius in mangled Ferrari
Gilles Villeneuve wrestled the Ferrari 126C to two grand prix wins in 1981, but his podium finish at that year’s Canadian Grand Prix in torrential conditions, with a damaged car, should be celebrated too, says Matt Bishop
Opinion
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Perez’s Japan GP was so bad he retired twice – Up/down in Suzuka
You half-expected to see Bill Murray waving the chequered flag at the 2023 Japanese GP, before you realised Perez’s race was even worse than last time
F1
Leclerc got ‘lost’ amid Suzuka chaos: 2023 Japanese GP diary
Suzuka is always a highlight of the season and the amazing fans had extra reason to celebrate thanks to news relating to Yuki Tsunoda and the return of a hugely…
F1
Red Bull back to its best in Japan — but it still needs a Verstappen
After a blip in Singapore, Max Verstappen returned stronger than ever at the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix, quashing suggestions that technical directives had drained Red Bull’s pace
F1
50 years of the F1 safety car: the history… the controversy… the Fiat Tempra
50 years since a bright yellow Porsche took centre stage at the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix, we look back at the history F1 safety cars and the role that they have played in races
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MPH – Deflated Hamilton in search of Sainz’s zing
Currently the fastest Ferrari driver, with a pair of poles and a victory in the last two GPs, Carlos Sainz is riding a wave of confidence, says Mark Hughes. In contrast, Lewis Hamilton is still trying to get to grips with this year’s Mercedes
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MPH: Assessing F1’s rookie class of 2025 – the Mark Hughes verdict
Mark Hughes weighs up an exceptional 2025 rookie class, dissecting four contrasting debut seasons to reveal who truly stood out the most
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Mark Hughes: Andrea Stella finally banished the ghost of 2010 Abu Dhabi disaster
Mark Hughes revisits the race that gave McLaren team principal Andrea Stella a sleepless night ahead of this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: how victory in 2025 was forged from a Ferrari failure 15 years earlier
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Mark Hughes: Piastri pass on Norris was part of McLaren’s bold strategy to foil Verstappen
Mark Hughes explains how McLaren’s pre-planned lap-one swap and split-tyre strategy blunted Verstappen’s threat and laid the groundwork for Norris’s title-winning drive
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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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Return of the Portuguese GP. Is it a placeholder for another F1 street track?
Formula 1’s two-year return to Portimao may be less a long-term endorsement than a holding pattern, as the championship keeps calendar space open for future street races
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Matt Bishop: He was Williams’ first winning driver but so few know his name
Two Australian F1 drivers who came to Europe at the same time: one became world champion, the other faded from memory. But both Alan Jones and Brian McGuire have their place in racing history
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Martin Brundle reveals his F1 driver of 2025
Veteran broadcaster and F1 driver Martin Brundle has picked out the contender he’s been most impressed with this year
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