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Adrian Newey renege left Rahal high and dry
The close friendship of Bobby Rahal, above left, and Adrian Newey, right, was founded on the bond that occurs when conversations between a driver and his race engineer reach a…
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Five months into Red Bull’s F1 cost cap penalty: will we see its impact?
Red Bull’s development programme has been curbed by aero-testing restrictions that penalise the most successful teams and it penalty for breaching the F1 cost cap. Will it help rivals to catch up this season?
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From 22nd to 1st: Watson on his Long Beach F1 overtaking masterclass
Forty years ago today, John Watson rocketed through the field to win from 22nd in Long Beach – it’s a record which has never been beaten
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David Sanchez, the recently resigned Ferrari chief of engineering, who was responsible for the design of 2022’s F1-75 and 2023’s SF-23, is on his way back to McLaren, where he…
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David Brabham set for ‘lump-in-throat drive’ of dad Jack’s BT19
David Brabham will pilot his dad Jack’s BT19, the only eponymous F1 car to win the world title, on the Adelaide street circuit this weekend in an “emotional” outing
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MPH: Ferrari knows where its car is failing – but can’t fix it
Ferrari is edging the fight for second-best on Saturday due to Charles Leclerc’s heroics, but loses out as the weekend progresses
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F1’s chasing pack: the teams making progress in pursuit of Red Bull
Red Bull remained in front at the Saudi Arabian GP, but there were some interesting developments among the teams trying to catch the world champions, as the race data shows
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‘We’re pushing like hell – Red Bull can be caught’, says Ferrari F1 boss
Ferrari’s dwindling pace during the Saudi Arabian GP saw it finish behind Aston Martin and Mercedes. But F1 team principal Fred Vasseur believes finding the car’s sweet spot will bring a “decent step” towards the front
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Medland: ‘Don’t despair at Red Bull dominance — it’s what F1 needs’
The 2023 F1 season is threatening to turn into a ‘boring’ Red Bull walkover. What is the problem with that? asks Chris Medland
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Adrian Newey renege left Rahal high and dry
The close friendship of Bobby Rahal, above left, and Adrian Newey, right, was founded on the bond that occurs when conversations between a driver and his race engineer reach a…
F1
Five months into Red Bull’s F1 cost cap penalty: will we see its impact?
Red Bull’s development programme has been curbed by aero-testing restrictions that penalise the most successful teams and it penalty for breaching the F1 cost cap. Will it help rivals to catch up this season?
F1
From 22nd to 1st: Watson on his Long Beach F1 overtaking masterclass
Forty years ago today, John Watson rocketed through the field to win from 22nd in Long Beach – it’s a record which has never been beaten
Archive
Word on the beat
David Sanchez, the recently resigned Ferrari chief of engineering, who was responsible for the design of 2022’s F1-75 and 2023’s SF-23, is on his way back to McLaren, where he…
F1
David Brabham set for ‘lump-in-throat drive’ of dad Jack’s BT19
David Brabham will pilot his dad Jack’s BT19, the only eponymous F1 car to win the world title, on the Adelaide street circuit this weekend in an “emotional” outing
F1
MPH: Ferrari knows where its car is failing – but can’t fix it
Ferrari is edging the fight for second-best on Saturday due to Charles Leclerc’s heroics, but loses out as the weekend progresses
F1
F1’s chasing pack: the teams making progress in pursuit of Red Bull
Red Bull remained in front at the Saudi Arabian GP, but there were some interesting developments among the teams trying to catch the world champions, as the race data shows
F1
‘We’re pushing like hell – Red Bull can be caught’, says Ferrari F1 boss
Ferrari’s dwindling pace during the Saudi Arabian GP saw it finish behind Aston Martin and Mercedes. But F1 team principal Fred Vasseur believes finding the car’s sweet spot will bring a “decent step” towards the front
Opinion
F1
Medland: ‘Don’t despair at Red Bull dominance — it’s what F1 needs’
The 2023 F1 season is threatening to turn into a ‘boring’ Red Bull walkover. What is the problem with that? asks Chris Medland
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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MPH: Radio calls hinted at Norris conspiracy — if you didn’t spot the hidden meanings
McLaren’s radio calls to Lando Norris were wildly misinterpreted at Spa, as F1 viewers missed the hidden meanings in Norris’s messages and actions that activated various pre-agreed strategies. Mark Hughes explains
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Splash and dash: How Piastri recreated Ricciardo’s greatest race
Oscar Piastri’s masterful Spa-Francorchamps win was reminiscent of Daniel Ricciardo’s finest F1 drive back in 2014, writes Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: How Piastri’s fearless Eau Rouge gamble decided the Belgian GP
A race that began with caution ended in strategic clarity, as Oscar Piastri calmly fended off team-mate Lando Norris to win the Belgian Grand Prix and tighten his grip on the F1 title race. Mark Hughes analyses the Spa event
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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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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Hungarian GP
Should you stick or twist with your F1 Fantasy team at the 2025 Hungarian? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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Norris leads FP2 as McLaren dominates – 2025 Hungarian GP results
Norris goes quickest in second practice in Hungary by nearly three tenths from Piastri
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The change that transformed Hungaroring from Mickey Mouse to magnificent
The twisting, dusty asphalt of Hungaroring rarely made for exciting racing until a layout tweak in the early 2000s set it on a path to being one of F1’s best-loved venues
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