How F1 will close down Vegas the ‘American Way’ for 2023 GP
F1’s launch party for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix came just over a year before cars will race on the circuit. Adam Cooper investigates its plans to shut down the Strip for a weekend
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Mauro Forghieri designed the cars that gave Mario Andretti his first Formula 1 win, as well as sports car success. The 1978 world champion recalls Ferrari’s “inspirational” engineer who was determined to win at all costs
With a terse eight words a decade ago, Kimi Räikkönen coined his F1 epitaph, with the series’ most-celebrated radio message. More than a meme, writes Damien Smith, it’s a throwback to the classic racing spirit
Audi is realising its F1 aim, while Porsche is floundering – the intense competition between the sister brands is only amplifying the intrigue
F1 engineering genius Mauro Forghieri came to Ferrari’s rescue in its time of need – then became one of the pillars of its success for years after
Tony Dodgins is struggling to get worked up about Red Bull’s F1 cost cap breach when teams are paying tens of millions to drivers in the hope of gaining precious tenths
Ferrari’s 1979 F1 world champion, Jody Scheckter, has paid tribute to the team’s legendary chief engineer, Mauro Forghieri, who has died at the age of 87
F1’s boom is welcome from all areas of the paddock – but steps must be taken to keep drivers and fans safe, says Chris Medland
No swearing, no donuts, no racing in the wet – has motor sport finally become completely sanitised and devoid of fun? asks James Elson
F1’s launch party for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix came just over a year before cars will race on the circuit. Adam Cooper investigates its plans to shut down the Strip for a weekend
Mauro Forghieri designed the cars that gave Mario Andretti his first Formula 1 win, as well as sports car success. The 1978 world champion recalls Ferrari’s “inspirational” engineer who was determined to win at all costs
With a terse eight words a decade ago, Kimi Räikkönen coined his F1 epitaph, with the series’ most-celebrated radio message. More than a meme, writes Damien Smith, it’s a throwback to the classic racing spirit
Audi is realising its F1 aim, while Porsche is floundering – the intense competition between the sister brands is only amplifying the intrigue
F1 engineering genius Mauro Forghieri came to Ferrari’s rescue in its time of need – then became one of the pillars of its success for years after
Tony Dodgins is struggling to get worked up about Red Bull’s F1 cost cap breach when teams are paying tens of millions to drivers in the hope of gaining precious tenths
Ferrari’s 1979 F1 world champion, Jody Scheckter, has paid tribute to the team’s legendary chief engineer, Mauro Forghieri, who has died at the age of 87
F1’s boom is welcome from all areas of the paddock – but steps must be taken to keep drivers and fans safe, says Chris Medland
No swearing, no donuts, no racing in the wet – has motor sport finally become completely sanitised and devoid of fun? asks James Elson
Six races into the Formula 1 season, McLaren has taken an early lead as Max Verstappen has kept Red Bull competitive and Mercedes and Ferrari try to gain ground. Mark Hughes analyses the field’s form in the first quarter of 2025
Max Verstappen preserved his lead at the start of the Miami GP by knowing the letter of the F1 law – probably costing Lando Norris the win
McLaren crushed the opposition in the Miami Grand Prix, with Piastri taking his third straight win in a race that looked like Norris’s to lose. Mark Hughes answers the main questions from the sixth round of the 2025 season
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
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
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Carlos Sainz Sr is considering challenging FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in this year’s election for the top job at racing’s governing body. But he’ll have to overturn the odds to succeed
With a shady, but successful past, Flavio Briatore is once more an F1 team principal. But has he been appointed to revive Alpine’s fortunes or flog the team?
Jack Doohan’s Alpine seat has been under threat from Franco Colapinto since the start of the 2025 season. Was his fate always sealed?
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