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Mark Hughes: Firing an F1 team boss won’t suddenly bring success
When Gene Haas opted not to renew the contract of his team principal Guenther Steiner just before New Year, it made Mike Krack – who joined Aston Martin in 2022…
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The Editor: Jackie Stewart’s surprising admission
It’s not often you can get excited about some scaffolding going up around a shed and workmen stripping out an asbestos roof. But last month the team here at Motor…
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Can Red Bull be beaten to F1 title in 2024? Why history suggests not
Red Bull has gone from strength to strength in the past three F1 seasons, but will 2024 be the year where it’s beaten in the championship? History offers a strong suggestion…
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MPH: Why Sainz and Albon are big players in F1’s 2025 transfer market
Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris have signed new contracts, but more than half of F1’s 2025 seats are vacant. Mark Hughes is watching Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon for potentially seismic moves
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McLaren has staked its F1 future on Lando Norris – not vice versa
Lando Norris has signed a new long-term contract with McLaren – it’s a team built around the Brit which is putting all its chips on one driver, rather than the other way round
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Why Madrid F1 critics have it wrong – ‘It’s a real test of driver & machine’
The new proposed Madrid GP circuit has come under fire for being a bland layout in an uninspiring location – but its designer Jarno Zaffelli tells Motor Sport that the critics will be silenced once racing gets underway
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Why AlphaTauri’s Visa Cash App RB rebrand is more than just a new name
Visa Cash App RB is the new name for the AlphaTauri F1 team which goes into the 2024 season with changed management and a fresh approach to its car, in addition to its not-very-well-loved rebrand
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Jarama heroics: the moments of brilliance when F1 last raced in Madrid
Jarama was found tedious by many but was beloved by a few. As F1 gears up to return to the Spanish capital in 2026, here’s some of the most memorable moments created by Madrid’s last grand prix venue
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F1’s new Madrid circuit: grand prix racing returns to Spanish capital
F1 has announced the Spanish GP will move to a new street circuit at Madrid for 2026 – the championship’s CEO Stefano Domenicali says it’s a sign of the times
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Mark Hughes: Firing an F1 team boss won’t suddenly bring success
When Gene Haas opted not to renew the contract of his team principal Guenther Steiner just before New Year, it made Mike Krack – who joined Aston Martin in 2022…
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The Editor: Jackie Stewart’s surprising admission
It’s not often you can get excited about some scaffolding going up around a shed and workmen stripping out an asbestos roof. But last month the team here at Motor…
F1
Can Red Bull be beaten to F1 title in 2024? Why history suggests not
Red Bull has gone from strength to strength in the past three F1 seasons, but will 2024 be the year where it’s beaten in the championship? History offers a strong suggestion…
F1
MPH: Why Sainz and Albon are big players in F1’s 2025 transfer market
Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris have signed new contracts, but more than half of F1’s 2025 seats are vacant. Mark Hughes is watching Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon for potentially seismic moves
Opinion
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McLaren has staked its F1 future on Lando Norris – not vice versa
Lando Norris has signed a new long-term contract with McLaren – it’s a team built around the Brit which is putting all its chips on one driver, rather than the other way round
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Why Madrid F1 critics have it wrong – ‘It’s a real test of driver & machine’
The new proposed Madrid GP circuit has come under fire for being a bland layout in an uninspiring location – but its designer Jarno Zaffelli tells Motor Sport that the critics will be silenced once racing gets underway
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Why AlphaTauri’s Visa Cash App RB rebrand is more than just a new name
Visa Cash App RB is the new name for the AlphaTauri F1 team which goes into the 2024 season with changed management and a fresh approach to its car, in addition to its not-very-well-loved rebrand
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Jarama heroics: the moments of brilliance when F1 last raced in Madrid
Jarama was found tedious by many but was beloved by a few. As F1 gears up to return to the Spanish capital in 2026, here’s some of the most memorable moments created by Madrid’s last grand prix venue
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F1’s new Madrid circuit: grand prix racing returns to Spanish capital
F1 has announced the Spanish GP will move to a new street circuit at Madrid for 2026 – the championship’s CEO Stefano Domenicali says it’s a sign of the times
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MPH: Ferrari brake changes delight Hamilton but leave Leclerc angry and without feel
As Brembo pushes back against Leclerc’s public criticism, Mark Hughes traces the rift back to the moment Hamilton walked through Ferrari’s door
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F1’s next great force: Antonelli makes history in Monaco with gut punch to Russell
Kimi Antonelli’s outstanding Monaco GP victory was worthy of the legendary drivers who have won in Monte Carlo, writes Mark Hughes. At the same time, team-mate George Russell’s form is disintegrating
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Locked in to Ferrari: Why is Leclerc sticking with underperforming F1 team?
Charles Leclerc has been one of F1’s fastest drivers in the seven seasons he’s raced for Ferrari, but has just eight wins to his name, writes Mark Hughes. Will his faith finally be rewarded with his latest contract extension?
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Mark Hughes: why F1’s 50/50 hybrid rules were doomed by conflicting priorities
With apologies to David Byrne and Talking Heads: And you may find yourself Watching someone lift and coast And you may find yourself Watching cars slowly decelerate down the straights…
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Felix Rosenqvist edges David Malukas in closest Indianapolis 500 finish on record
May 24, 2026 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Indiana It was a photo finish in the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 after a one-lap shootout at the close. Mick Schumacher’s…
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‘I began to cry inside my helmet’ – Jean Alesi recalls his only F1 win, 31 years on
Jean Alesi’s only Formula 1 win, the story of that Montreal afternoon remains one of the sport’s most beloved, and most bittersweet
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2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
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Every young driver taking part in Formula 1’s FP1 session in Barcelona
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will see a number of young stars getting a taste of Formula 1 cars in Friday practice
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