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Mario Andretti’s greatest racing cars – Indy, F1 and Le Mans
From sprint cars to two-seater Indy machines, there isn’t much Mario Andretti hasn’t driven – we look back on his best and most infamous competition cars
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James Hunt’s friends remember a Jekyll & Hyde F1 driver
This month’s issue looks at James Hunt’s 1977, a season which featured perhaps his finest driving but also encapsulated his unique personality
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Alberto Ascari: the best double world champion we’ve ever seen?
Alberto Ascari was the first double world champion; the first to win back-to-back titles and still holds the record of the most grand prix wins in a row. He deserves to be more revered, writes Andrew Frankel
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Why Sebastian Vettel’s Japanese GP drive was even better than you thought
Sebastian Vettel’s drive to sixth place was one of the feelgood stories from the Japanese GP. But it was a hard-won performance. We’ve examined his race data to reveal why the driver of the day award was well deserved
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‘Handing out full points for Japanese GP was unique in F1 history’
Confusion over the number of points awarded at the shortened Japanese GP wasn’t just a case of not reading the rulebook, writes Tony Dodgins: the Suzuka situation was unprecedented for F1
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Even Red Bull is in the dark after ‘vague’ report it breached F1 cost cap: Medland
The first report into F1’s cost cap should have been a chance to examine how it’s working, but so much is left unknown — even to teams — that fans are understandably cynical, writes Chris Medland
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How to make a hash of Suzuka: Goin’ up & down at the Japanese GP
Drivers, fans and viewers were overjoyed to return to Suzuka for the first time in three years, so what went wrong? There’s one overriding factor…
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More titles for Verstappen’s taking, if Red Bull keeps up with its F1 champ
Max Verstappen has driven beautifully and barely been challenged on his way to a second F1 championship. It won’t always be this way, writes Damien Smith, but he looks destined for even more titles
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Why 2022 Japanese GP became another F1 farce: Mark Hughes
It wasn’t just the spray that clouded the 2022 Japenese Grand Prix: safety errors, points confusion and the rapidly approaching evening brought disarray. Mark Hughes explains why
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Mario Andretti’s greatest racing cars – Indy, F1 and Le Mans
From sprint cars to two-seater Indy machines, there isn’t much Mario Andretti hasn’t driven – we look back on his best and most infamous competition cars
F1
James Hunt’s friends remember a Jekyll & Hyde F1 driver
This month’s issue looks at James Hunt’s 1977, a season which featured perhaps his finest driving but also encapsulated his unique personality
F1
Alberto Ascari: the best double world champion we’ve ever seen?
Alberto Ascari was the first double world champion; the first to win back-to-back titles and still holds the record of the most grand prix wins in a row. He deserves to be more revered, writes Andrew Frankel
F1
Why Sebastian Vettel’s Japanese GP drive was even better than you thought
Sebastian Vettel’s drive to sixth place was one of the feelgood stories from the Japanese GP. But it was a hard-won performance. We’ve examined his race data to reveal why the driver of the day award was well deserved
F1
‘Handing out full points for Japanese GP was unique in F1 history’
Confusion over the number of points awarded at the shortened Japanese GP wasn’t just a case of not reading the rulebook, writes Tony Dodgins: the Suzuka situation was unprecedented for F1
F1
Even Red Bull is in the dark after ‘vague’ report it breached F1 cost cap: Medland
The first report into F1’s cost cap should have been a chance to examine how it’s working, but so much is left unknown — even to teams — that fans are understandably cynical, writes Chris Medland
Opinion
F1
How to make a hash of Suzuka: Goin’ up & down at the Japanese GP
Drivers, fans and viewers were overjoyed to return to Suzuka for the first time in three years, so what went wrong? There’s one overriding factor…
F1
More titles for Verstappen’s taking, if Red Bull keeps up with its F1 champ
Max Verstappen has driven beautifully and barely been challenged on his way to a second F1 championship. It won’t always be this way, writes Damien Smith, but he looks destined for even more titles
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Why 2022 Japanese GP became another F1 farce: Mark Hughes
It wasn’t just the spray that clouded the 2022 Japenese Grand Prix: safety errors, points confusion and the rapidly approaching evening brought disarray. Mark Hughes explains why
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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MPH: F1 2025’s competitive landscape after six races
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
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Miami showed Verstappen exploiting F1 rules to max – again
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
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The two key questions posed by McLaren’s Miami GP dominance
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
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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 challenges facing Carlos Sainz Sr if he runs for FIA president
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
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Briatore is back as an F1 boss: what will he do next?
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?
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Was Jack Doohan always doomed at Alpine?
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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