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Why Hamilton still has full faith in Mercedes
After a dejecting slump in 2022, the seven-time world champion believes the time is right for Mercedes-AMG to strike back in the title race
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Medland: Positivity fuels Ferrari as it fires up Fiorano
In an age of heavily censored online launch events, Ferrari made a bold statement by actually running its new F1 challenger in front of a crowd of roaring tifosi
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Norris ready to win F1 titles – but how long will McLaren make him wait?
There are parallels to be made between Mika Hakkinen’s wait for a title-challenging McLaren and Lando Norris’s current situation, as Adam Cooper explains
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Alpine F1 battle shows what McLaren must fix in 2023
McLaren fell short of Alpine in last year’s F1 constructors’ battle but Project F1 data shows how its potential to perform much better in 2023
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Why F1 shakedown sent Mercedes’ 2022 season into a tailspin
With restrictions on costs, testing and aerodynamic simulations, a pre-testing shakedown has become crucial for F1 teams. Last year Mercedes showed the consequences of missing out on clean running
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‘Time is right for McLaren to succeed in F1 — and Oscar Piastri is key’
McLaren has the potential to fight the top 3 in F1 but will need rookie Oscar Piastri to be on the pace right away. How will he fare alongside Lando Norris?
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End of Alfa ‘mega deal’ as Sauber evolves into Audi F1 team
Alfa Romeo’s bargain-basement deal to badge Sauber’s F1 cars will end this year. Adam Cooper examines what the year holds for the team, and how it will transition into Audi from 2026
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Ford’s corporate approach at Jaguar ‘like a virus that spread’ says Herbert
Ford is staying out of team management in its latest F1 partnership with Red Bull and AlphaTauri, potentially still shuddering at its attempt to run Jaguar “the Ford way”, witnessed first-hand by Johnny Herbert and others
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Modern F1 streamliners? Why 2026 could bring sleekest cars for decades — MPH
In the early days of grand prix racing, long before wings, designers produced wildly original machines, designed for ultra-low drag. Could new F1 regulations for 2026 see greater focus on smooth, sleek bodywork? asks Mark Hughes
Single-Seaters
Why Hamilton still has full faith in Mercedes
After a dejecting slump in 2022, the seven-time world champion believes the time is right for Mercedes-AMG to strike back in the title race
Opinion
F1
Medland: Positivity fuels Ferrari as it fires up Fiorano
In an age of heavily censored online launch events, Ferrari made a bold statement by actually running its new F1 challenger in front of a crowd of roaring tifosi
Single-Seaters
Norris ready to win F1 titles – but how long will McLaren make him wait?
There are parallels to be made between Mika Hakkinen’s wait for a title-challenging McLaren and Lando Norris’s current situation, as Adam Cooper explains
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Alpine F1 battle shows what McLaren must fix in 2023
McLaren fell short of Alpine in last year’s F1 constructors’ battle but Project F1 data shows how its potential to perform much better in 2023
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Why F1 shakedown sent Mercedes’ 2022 season into a tailspin
With restrictions on costs, testing and aerodynamic simulations, a pre-testing shakedown has become crucial for F1 teams. Last year Mercedes showed the consequences of missing out on clean running
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‘Time is right for McLaren to succeed in F1 — and Oscar Piastri is key’
McLaren has the potential to fight the top 3 in F1 but will need rookie Oscar Piastri to be on the pace right away. How will he fare alongside Lando Norris?
F1
End of Alfa ‘mega deal’ as Sauber evolves into Audi F1 team
Alfa Romeo’s bargain-basement deal to badge Sauber’s F1 cars will end this year. Adam Cooper examines what the year holds for the team, and how it will transition into Audi from 2026
F1
Ford’s corporate approach at Jaguar ‘like a virus that spread’ says Herbert
Ford is staying out of team management in its latest F1 partnership with Red Bull and AlphaTauri, potentially still shuddering at its attempt to run Jaguar “the Ford way”, witnessed first-hand by Johnny Herbert and others
F1
Modern F1 streamliners? Why 2026 could bring sleekest cars for decades — MPH
In the early days of grand prix racing, long before wings, designers produced wildly original machines, designed for ultra-low drag. Could new F1 regulations for 2026 see greater focus on smooth, sleek bodywork? asks Mark Hughes
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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