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Has Netflix’s lacklustre ‘Drive to Survive’ run out of road?
Netflix’s hit series ‘Drive to Survive’ has changed F1 largely for the better – but has it finally run out of momentum?
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Herbert says F1 rookies must perform ‘immediately’ to survive
Oscar Piastri, Nyck de Vries and Logan Sargeant face a baptism of fire on their F1 debuts, according to Johnny Herbert, who says in our latest podcast that teams are now expecting immediate results
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Podcast: 2023 F1 season preview with Mark Hughes & Johnny Herbert
Motor Sport’s expert panel explore the big questions ahead of the first grand prix of 2023 — stream our Formula 1 season preview podcast now
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Four key changes for 2023 that emerged in F1 testing
With a full season to get used to F1’s new regulations, teams are focusing on upgrades to a few key areas. Lawrence Butcher examines where their development budget has gone
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When racing met RAF Silverstone for its first British GP
Silverstone celebrates its 75th anniversary as a grand prix circuit this year. Andrew Frankel looks back to the moment where a former RAF bomber base welcomed racing heroes for its first British Grand Prix
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McLaren playing catch-up after cutting too deep, missing F1 design tricks
McLaren has admitted cutting its aero department too much and missing its target for the 2023 F1 car. But despite a disappointing Bahrain test, it’s confident “aggressive development” will make it a top-four team by the end of the year
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Mini F1 pitwall gives Haas $500k more to spend on car development
Haas could save as much as $500,000 (£420,000) to redirect to its car development this season, simply by reducing the size of and construction of its pitwall. All teams have…
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Red Bull and Sergio Perez top timesheet on final day of F1 2023 pre-season testing
Day 3 of pre-season testing in Bahrain ahead of the 2023 F1 season: updates on running from both sessions and driver schedule
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Netflix shows F1 bosses at war over Piastri: I’d be ’embarrassed’, says McLaren’s Zak Brown
Behind-the-scenes footage in the new fifth season of Drive to Survive shows an increasingly bitter row between McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer as both teams fight to secure the services of Oscar Piastri
F1
Has Netflix’s lacklustre ‘Drive to Survive’ run out of road?
Netflix’s hit series ‘Drive to Survive’ has changed F1 largely for the better – but has it finally run out of momentum?
F1
Herbert says F1 rookies must perform ‘immediately’ to survive
Oscar Piastri, Nyck de Vries and Logan Sargeant face a baptism of fire on their F1 debuts, according to Johnny Herbert, who says in our latest podcast that teams are now expecting immediate results
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: 2023 F1 season preview with Mark Hughes & Johnny Herbert
Motor Sport’s expert panel explore the big questions ahead of the first grand prix of 2023 — stream our Formula 1 season preview podcast now
F1
Four key changes for 2023 that emerged in F1 testing
With a full season to get used to F1’s new regulations, teams are focusing on upgrades to a few key areas. Lawrence Butcher examines where their development budget has gone
Great Read
Racing History
When racing met RAF Silverstone for its first British GP
Silverstone celebrates its 75th anniversary as a grand prix circuit this year. Andrew Frankel looks back to the moment where a former RAF bomber base welcomed racing heroes for its first British Grand Prix
F1
McLaren playing catch-up after cutting too deep, missing F1 design tricks
McLaren has admitted cutting its aero department too much and missing its target for the 2023 F1 car. But despite a disappointing Bahrain test, it’s confident “aggressive development” will make it a top-four team by the end of the year
F1
Mini F1 pitwall gives Haas $500k more to spend on car development
Haas could save as much as $500,000 (£420,000) to redirect to its car development this season, simply by reducing the size of and construction of its pitwall. All teams have…
F1
Red Bull and Sergio Perez top timesheet on final day of F1 2023 pre-season testing
Day 3 of pre-season testing in Bahrain ahead of the 2023 F1 season: updates on running from both sessions and driver schedule
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Netflix shows F1 bosses at war over Piastri: I’d be ’embarrassed’, says McLaren’s Zak Brown
Behind-the-scenes footage in the new fifth season of Drive to Survive shows an increasingly bitter row between McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer as both teams fight to secure the services of Oscar Piastri
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MPH: Last-placed Alpine could fight for wins in 2026. Two corners show why
Alpine sits at the bottom of the F1 championship table this year; its drivers struggling with the car. But one change due in 2026 could transform its fortunes, says Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: When first’s the worst. Why F1 drivers lose to slower team-mates
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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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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Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 dream now hinges on 2026
Lewis Hamilton’s first season at Ferrari has been tougher than expected – but his focus is already on shaping a 2026 car he says will carry “my DNA”
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McLaren to auction future F1, Le Mans and Indy 500 cars
McLaren will make motor sport history by auctioning three future competition cars – including a yet-to-be-raced Formula 1 chassis – before they even hit the track
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F1 2026 driver line-ups: latest contract news and rumours
Max Verstappen is staying at Red Bull, but there are several unfilled seats in the 2026 F1 driver line-ups, including two vacancies at the new Cadillac team. Here are the contracts in place, rumoured deals and who could end up where during silly season
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