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‘Ultimate expression of teamwork’: how McLaren created the MP4/4
Two designers of the most successful F1 car of all time, the McLaren MP4/4, explain how the car was borne of brilliant creativity and practical thinking
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FIA follows Fifa’s lead on protest ban: ‘It’s the opposite of progress’
After previously allowing drivers to make personal protests on matters such as race and LGBTQ+, the FIA has followed FIFA in banning such statements – this is a grave error, says Chris Medland
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Best F1 race 2022
Which of this year’s 22 grands prix stands out as the best? Jolyon Palmer and Jack Nicholls join Chris Medland to pick the race that combined drama, excitement and overtaking
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How Verstappen’s F1 success has fuelled insatiable travelling fanbase
Max Verstappen’s back-to-back world championship success has been followed by a fervent travelling fanbase – his manager Raymond Vermeulen explains how the ‘Orange Army’ has been mobilised
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Mika Häkkinen: The ice-cool Finn who Schumacher feared
Mika Häkkinen became a double F1 world champion in his own inimitable style – read why he should be voted into this year’s Hall of Fame, and see the other candidates
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MPH: Vasseur gets Ferrari head-start in F1 boss shake-up
Frédéric Vasseur inherits a Ferrari team with a strong car but huge expectations, whilst other team bosses have different kinds of challenges in their new roles
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Best F1 driver 2022
Was anyone better than Max Verstappen this year? IndyCar driver Romain Grosjean and Motor Sport’s Damien Smith join Chris Medland as they weigh up the best driver of the 2022 Formula 1 season in our review podcast
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Eccentric Capito leaves a Williams team divided. Is it 2 years overdue?
Sometimes, announcements come out of the blue and really catch you by surprise. The first reports of Mattia Binotto’s departure from Ferrari were like that, as it didn’t really seem…
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Determined Audi F1 team fast-tracked Seidl’s McLaren exit
Zak Brown has shed light on how Andreas Seidl’s Audi switch came about, and how an old business associate intervened to speed up the process
F1
‘Ultimate expression of teamwork’: how McLaren created the MP4/4
Two designers of the most successful F1 car of all time, the McLaren MP4/4, explain how the car was borne of brilliant creativity and practical thinking
F1
FIA follows Fifa’s lead on protest ban: ‘It’s the opposite of progress’
After previously allowing drivers to make personal protests on matters such as race and LGBTQ+, the FIA has followed FIFA in banning such statements – this is a grave error, says Chris Medland
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Best F1 race 2022
Which of this year’s 22 grands prix stands out as the best? Jolyon Palmer and Jack Nicholls join Chris Medland to pick the race that combined drama, excitement and overtaking
F1
How Verstappen’s F1 success has fuelled insatiable travelling fanbase
Max Verstappen’s back-to-back world championship success has been followed by a fervent travelling fanbase – his manager Raymond Vermeulen explains how the ‘Orange Army’ has been mobilised
F1
Mika Häkkinen: The ice-cool Finn who Schumacher feared
Mika Häkkinen became a double F1 world champion in his own inimitable style – read why he should be voted into this year’s Hall of Fame, and see the other candidates
F1
MPH: Vasseur gets Ferrari head-start in F1 boss shake-up
Frédéric Vasseur inherits a Ferrari team with a strong car but huge expectations, whilst other team bosses have different kinds of challenges in their new roles
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Best F1 driver 2022
Was anyone better than Max Verstappen this year? IndyCar driver Romain Grosjean and Motor Sport’s Damien Smith join Chris Medland as they weigh up the best driver of the 2022 Formula 1 season in our review podcast
F1
Eccentric Capito leaves a Williams team divided. Is it 2 years overdue?
Sometimes, announcements come out of the blue and really catch you by surprise. The first reports of Mattia Binotto’s departure from Ferrari were like that, as it didn’t really seem…
F1
Determined Audi F1 team fast-tracked Seidl’s McLaren exit
Zak Brown has shed light on how Andreas Seidl’s Audi switch came about, and how an old business associate intervened to speed up the process
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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