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The racer behind Ford’s F1 partnership with Red Bull
Why did Ford re-enter Formula 1 with Red Bull? It makes technical and marketing sense, writes Andrew Frankel, but don’t discount the enthusiasm of its racer boss
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Herbert remembers Ford’s last F1 win with ‘Team Milton Keynes’
The Red Bull – Ford announcement sees the link-up of two organisations which have tasted victory together before, as Johnny Herbert remembers
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Red Bull & Ford partnership solves F1 team’s key weakness – MPH
Red Bull has announced a partnership with Ford, which returns to F1 for the first time in over 20 years. The deal is the final step in the team becoming a truly independent F1 constructor, writes Mark Hughes
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Ford’s F1 return with Red Bull — how it will work
Ford has confirmed that it is coming back to Formula 1, and is expected to partner with Red Bull. Here’s what we know so far
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‘We’ve done everything asked of us,’ says Andretti, as door opens to new F1 teams
An application process for new F1 teams is opening, so does this signal that an Andretti team will soon be on the grid? “We’ve got a lot to lose if not,” says Mario
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Can you be the greatest driver of all time if you’ve only raced in F1?
Modern F1 drivers rarely race outside their series, so can any claim to be the greatest driver of all time? asks Morgan Holiday
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F1 driver contracts ending in 2023: who has to impress to stay on grid?
Seven drivers are due to head into the 2023 F1 season with less than a year left on their contracts. But with each at different points in their F1 career, what do they need to do to keep their seat safe?
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Hakkinen on Senna’s reaction to his F1 debut: ‘He went berserk!’
In our March 2023 issue, Mika Häkkinen reveals how illustrious team-mate Ayrton Senna reacted to the Finn’s scintillating McLaren F1 debut
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‘I have sympathy for Binotto’: Christian Horner argues for F1 team boss stability
Christian Horner is starting his 19th season in charge of Red Bull. The longest-serving F1 team principal tells Chris Medland about his “remarkable journey” since taking over and gives his verdict on the latest team boss changes
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The racer behind Ford’s F1 partnership with Red Bull
Why did Ford re-enter Formula 1 with Red Bull? It makes technical and marketing sense, writes Andrew Frankel, but don’t discount the enthusiasm of its racer boss
F1
Herbert remembers Ford’s last F1 win with ‘Team Milton Keynes’
The Red Bull – Ford announcement sees the link-up of two organisations which have tasted victory together before, as Johnny Herbert remembers
F1
Red Bull & Ford partnership solves F1 team’s key weakness – MPH
Red Bull has announced a partnership with Ford, which returns to F1 for the first time in over 20 years. The deal is the final step in the team becoming a truly independent F1 constructor, writes Mark Hughes
F1
Ford’s F1 return with Red Bull — how it will work
Ford has confirmed that it is coming back to Formula 1, and is expected to partner with Red Bull. Here’s what we know so far
F1
‘We’ve done everything asked of us,’ says Andretti, as door opens to new F1 teams
An application process for new F1 teams is opening, so does this signal that an Andretti team will soon be on the grid? “We’ve got a lot to lose if not,” says Mario
F1
Can you be the greatest driver of all time if you’ve only raced in F1?
Modern F1 drivers rarely race outside their series, so can any claim to be the greatest driver of all time? asks Morgan Holiday
F1
F1 driver contracts ending in 2023: who has to impress to stay on grid?
Seven drivers are due to head into the 2023 F1 season with less than a year left on their contracts. But with each at different points in their F1 career, what do they need to do to keep their seat safe?
F1
Hakkinen on Senna’s reaction to his F1 debut: ‘He went berserk!’
In our March 2023 issue, Mika Häkkinen reveals how illustrious team-mate Ayrton Senna reacted to the Finn’s scintillating McLaren F1 debut
F1
‘I have sympathy for Binotto’: Christian Horner argues for F1 team boss stability
Christian Horner is starting his 19th season in charge of Red Bull. The longest-serving F1 team principal tells Chris Medland about his “remarkable journey” since taking over and gives his verdict on the latest team boss changes
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MPH: Will Ferrari find its happy place with new F1 upgrades?
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been working around Ferrari’s flawed 2025 F1 car for most of the season. Upgrades arriving over the next two races could finally see them in the fight for regular race wins
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Mark Hughes: McLaren F1 driver falls for Montreal trap… again
When Norris’s bold attempt to pass Piastri ended with a crash into the Montreal pitwall, it stirred memories of McLaren’s infamous 2011 clash between Button and Hamilton at the very same circuit, says Mark Hughes
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Mr Saturday: How scorching pole secured Russell’s Montreal win
George Russell took command of the Canadian GP with an imperious qualifying performance – Mark Hughes analyses the full Montreal F1 weekend
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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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Why Norris now has the perfect chance to turn season around
As F1 arrives in Austria, Lando Norris finds himself at a crossroads in both form and mindset after his Canadian GP mistake
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Bizarre F1 episodes in Austria: Five GPs that took an unexpected turn
From four-legged intruders to controversy and crashing at the finish line, the Austrian Grand Prix has seen its fair share of Formula 1 drama over the years
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The simply brilliant Brabham BT49: F1 track test
In the end, it is just a car. You sit with a steering wheel in your hands. You change gear by shifting a lever fore and aft, working your way…
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