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Lotus 76: the overlooked car that laid a path to F1 success
The Type 76 occupies little more than a footnote in the Lotus story. Quietly forgotten by the team back in 1974, it’s overlooked in the history books today. It is…
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Saudi Arabia’s increasing influence on Formula 1
There were many striking moments from the 2022 Formula 1 season and one, indicative of how the sport still brings out the best, was George Russell leaping from his car…
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Zhou Guanyu goes fastest for Alfa Romeo on day 2 of F1 2023 pre-season testing
Day 2 recap of pre-season testing in Bahrain ahead of the 2023 F1 season, including full testing schedule, updates and fastest laps
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John Watson: My life in cars
When I was young, our family car was… A Packard. My father was a motor trader so we had lots of different cars. He’d buy the cars in Glasgow and…
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Ford focused on Formula 1 comeback
Back in the mid-1990s, Sir Jackie Stewart convinced Ford to finance the creation of his own Formula 1 team. Following three seasons and one victory – for Motor Sport columnist…
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Slim Borgudd obituary: the F1 driver who drummed for ABBA
Slim Borgudd, who has died at the age of 76, was a Grammy award-winning drummer whose friendship with ABBA helped propel him to Formula 1 with ATS and Tyrrell. But the Swedish musician found his greatest racing success in truck racing
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‘Dead man walking’ — Why Mick Schumacher’s Haas F1 career was doomed from early 2022
The new season of Drive to Survive illustrates the struggle Mick Schumacher went through to keep his F1 race seat
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Stevens’ magnificent seven
“In the order of a balanced fun/strong appearance, I’d have to go for the Brabhams first. Then I’d choose the Skoal Bandit RAM livery next – I did a lot…
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F1 teams say 3 test days are plenty, but do rookies get a fair chance?
After seasons where teams tested all year-round, Formula 1 has heavily restricted test sessions. Most are happy to be saved from themselves, writes Adam Cooper but could it be discouraging them from taking on rookies?
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Lotus 76: the overlooked car that laid a path to F1 success
The Type 76 occupies little more than a footnote in the Lotus story. Quietly forgotten by the team back in 1974, it’s overlooked in the history books today. It is…
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Saudi Arabia’s increasing influence on Formula 1
There were many striking moments from the 2022 Formula 1 season and one, indicative of how the sport still brings out the best, was George Russell leaping from his car…
F1
Zhou Guanyu goes fastest for Alfa Romeo on day 2 of F1 2023 pre-season testing
Day 2 recap of pre-season testing in Bahrain ahead of the 2023 F1 season, including full testing schedule, updates and fastest laps
Archive
John Watson: My life in cars
When I was young, our family car was… A Packard. My father was a motor trader so we had lots of different cars. He’d buy the cars in Glasgow and…
Archive
Ford focused on Formula 1 comeback
Back in the mid-1990s, Sir Jackie Stewart convinced Ford to finance the creation of his own Formula 1 team. Following three seasons and one victory – for Motor Sport columnist…
Obituaries
Slim Borgudd obituary: the F1 driver who drummed for ABBA
Slim Borgudd, who has died at the age of 76, was a Grammy award-winning drummer whose friendship with ABBA helped propel him to Formula 1 with ATS and Tyrrell. But the Swedish musician found his greatest racing success in truck racing
F1
‘Dead man walking’ — Why Mick Schumacher’s Haas F1 career was doomed from early 2022
The new season of Drive to Survive illustrates the struggle Mick Schumacher went through to keep his F1 race seat
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Stevens’ magnificent seven
“In the order of a balanced fun/strong appearance, I’d have to go for the Brabhams first. Then I’d choose the Skoal Bandit RAM livery next – I did a lot…
F1
F1 teams say 3 test days are plenty, but do rookies get a fair chance?
After seasons where teams tested all year-round, Formula 1 has heavily restricted test sessions. Most are happy to be saved from themselves, writes Adam Cooper but could it be discouraging them from taking on rookies?
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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