‘Never pushed harder’: Russell seeks positives from miserable F1 season
After a winless season with only two podium finishes, George Russell is seeking for a reset heading into 2024 – he expands on his frustrations and keeping a positive mindset
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Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet joined forces at Williams in the late 1980’s. The result? 18 race victories, one drivers’ world title and a intra-team rivalry renowned for its bitterness and severity
Patrick Tambay’s F1 apprenticeship was wayward to say the least – but, as Matt Bishop writes, when the Frenchman was called up by Ferrari in its hour of need, he duly delivered
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Drivers, designers and authors held forth at the first Motoring Literary & Art Festival at Silverstone last weekend, with fans getting to hear some of racing’s greatest stories
Qualifying often – but not always – tells the story of which driver has the real raw pace, superior over one lap. Mark Hughes looks at which team-mates came out on top
Max Verstappen’s dominance of the 2023 F1 season often overshadowed the midfield battle. With the Dutchman removed from the equation, who would have come out on top?
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In 2020, Red Bull was struggling to get on terms with Mercedes, as Max Verstappen’s ability to adapt sent it into a development dead-end, says Mark Hughes. Then a turnaround at the Abu Dhabi GP began its F1 domination…
After a winless season with only two podium finishes, George Russell is seeking for a reset heading into 2024 – he expands on his frustrations and keeping a positive mindset
Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet joined forces at Williams in the late 1980’s. The result? 18 race victories, one drivers’ world title and a intra-team rivalry renowned for its bitterness and severity
Patrick Tambay’s F1 apprenticeship was wayward to say the least – but, as Matt Bishop writes, when the Frenchman was called up by Ferrari in its hour of need, he duly delivered
For the first time ever, the Formula 1 grid that lines up for the opening grand prix of 2024 will be the same as for the final race of the previous season
Drivers, designers and authors held forth at the first Motoring Literary & Art Festival at Silverstone last weekend, with fans getting to hear some of racing’s greatest stories
Qualifying often – but not always – tells the story of which driver has the real raw pace, superior over one lap. Mark Hughes looks at which team-mates came out on top
Max Verstappen’s dominance of the 2023 F1 season often overshadowed the midfield battle. With the Dutchman removed from the equation, who would have come out on top?
Christian Horner says this year’s Red Bull is the most successful car in F1 history, but tells Chris Medland in a Motor Sport exclusive that he can’t dwell on the past. There’s a title to retain in 2024; an engine to build for 2026; but firstly, a pile of appraisals on his desk
In 2020, Red Bull was struggling to get on terms with Mercedes, as Max Verstappen’s ability to adapt sent it into a development dead-end, says Mark Hughes. Then a turnaround at the Abu Dhabi GP began its F1 domination…
Lando Norris responded bluntly to George Russell’s complaints of struggling to adapt to this year’s Mercedes F1 car. It exposed more than just their different driving styles, says Mark Hughes; it shows where their heads are at
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