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Leclerc shows more nous than Ferrari strategy dept: Abu Dhabi Up/down
The world’s ‘greatest’ racing championship wrapped things up in the romantic surroundings of Yas Marina – with a race result to match
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Sargeant’s F1 future in the balance as Max poaches Sainz’s trainer
A mammoth 22-race season came to a close with the now-traditional trip to the Yas Marina Circuit, and despite an exhausted paddock there was still plenty of whispers and movement…
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Plenty of rubber to burn: why Max dominated Abu Dhabi GP this time
Early in the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, it looked as if somebody — anybody — might beat Max Verstappen. But come raceday, he was untouchable again. Mark Hughes on how he added another F1 win to his record-breaking tally
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Max Verstappen’s F1 records — the ones he beat and broke in 2023
Max Verstappen has claimed his third successive F1 drivers’ world title and broken the record for the most points in a season. But more records remain in sight over the last four races of the year
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MPH: Hamilton and Verstappen as team-mates? It’s all just a game
The mere idea of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen as team-mates causes tremors in the F1 paddock, says Mark Hughes: it would be fraught in the extreme if it ever happened
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F1’s pirate outlaws and ‘disbelieving bastards’ — Las Vegas GP in the 1980s
Unlike last weekend’s race, the 1980s Las Vegas Grands Prix had little going for them, writes Mark Hughes. The Caesars Palace round was cynical, and was also the last time GP racing saw the natural talent of Tommy Byrne
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Nothing at stake? Why F1 teams are battling for more than prize money in Abu Dhabi
The titles have long-been wrapped up, but most F1 teams still have something to fight for at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The prize money is one thing, says Chris Medland, but the heat of battle alone will help constructors shoot for victories in 2024
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Which F2 driver deserves an F1 seat? The talent just waiting for a chance
The F2 grid arrives in Abu Dhabi this weekend, with the 2023 championship yet to be decided. Here are the drivers who have impressed most this season, and what their possible plans for the future may be
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Cast your votes in our F1 Season Review Awards
2023 Season Review Awards in association with To vote now, click here! Our annual review of the Formula 1 season is about to go live and we are asking our…
Opinion
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Leclerc shows more nous than Ferrari strategy dept: Abu Dhabi Up/down
The world’s ‘greatest’ racing championship wrapped things up in the romantic surroundings of Yas Marina – with a race result to match
F1
Sargeant’s F1 future in the balance as Max poaches Sainz’s trainer
A mammoth 22-race season came to a close with the now-traditional trip to the Yas Marina Circuit, and despite an exhausted paddock there was still plenty of whispers and movement…
F1
Plenty of rubber to burn: why Max dominated Abu Dhabi GP this time
Early in the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, it looked as if somebody — anybody — might beat Max Verstappen. But come raceday, he was untouchable again. Mark Hughes on how he added another F1 win to his record-breaking tally
F1
Max Verstappen’s F1 records — the ones he beat and broke in 2023
Max Verstappen has claimed his third successive F1 drivers’ world title and broken the record for the most points in a season. But more records remain in sight over the last four races of the year
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MPH: Hamilton and Verstappen as team-mates? It’s all just a game
The mere idea of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen as team-mates causes tremors in the F1 paddock, says Mark Hughes: it would be fraught in the extreme if it ever happened
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F1’s pirate outlaws and ‘disbelieving bastards’ — Las Vegas GP in the 1980s
Unlike last weekend’s race, the 1980s Las Vegas Grands Prix had little going for them, writes Mark Hughes. The Caesars Palace round was cynical, and was also the last time GP racing saw the natural talent of Tommy Byrne
F1
Nothing at stake? Why F1 teams are battling for more than prize money in Abu Dhabi
The titles have long-been wrapped up, but most F1 teams still have something to fight for at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The prize money is one thing, says Chris Medland, but the heat of battle alone will help constructors shoot for victories in 2024
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Which F2 driver deserves an F1 seat? The talent just waiting for a chance
The F2 grid arrives in Abu Dhabi this weekend, with the 2023 championship yet to be decided. Here are the drivers who have impressed most this season, and what their possible plans for the future may be
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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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Still sandbagging? Why Mercedes F1 car may be even faster than we’ve seen
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
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MPH: F1 got lucky in Melbourne – but for how long?
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
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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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The races that never happened: F1’s cancelled grands prix
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
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China 2006, the last time Michael Schumacher won an F1 race
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
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F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix as Iranian missile attacks continue
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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