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Why can’t F1 cars race in heavy rain? The reasons we rarely see full wet tyres
What’s wrong with F1’s wet tyres? All too too often heavy rain brings grands prix to a halt. But that’s not necessarily Pirelli’s fault…
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the Sao Paulo GP
Who will be your F1 Fantasy leading man at the 2025 Sao Paulo GP? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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2025 Sao Paulo GP start time: how to watch, live stream, F1 schedule and weather
All the key details for the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil – start time, how to watch, live stream info, full weekend schedule and latest weather forecast
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12 things we learned from the McLaren vs Palou trial
The McLaren vs Alex Palou court case has provided shock, intrigue and entertainment in equal measure – here are 12 fascinating things we’ve learnt from it so far
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From hunter to hunted: Norris’s next big test – What to watch for in the Sao Paulo GP
Can Norris handle the pressure of leading again? Will Verstappen keep his title hopes alive, and can Ferrari finally find consistency? We look at the main topics ahead of the Brazilian GP
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Matt Bishop: Wild Interlagos is F1’s greatest circuit – and shows why we love racing
Some circuits resemble corporate theme parks, but that could never be said about Interlagos: wild, untamed and challenging to its core, the Brazilian GP venue is a monument to the F1 greats past and present
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Has Colapinto done enough to secure Alpine F1 drive – and does it even matter?
Franco Colapinto’s steady rise has narrowed the gap to Gasly, but with Alpine still adrift in F1, even progress risks feeling pointless
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MPH: Mexico’s ‘lawnmower racing’ exposed F1’s problematic rulebook
Corner-cutting, confusion, and chaos – the Mexican Grand Prix’s first laps summed up F1’s rulebook issues, Mark Hughes says
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All Massa’s 2008 mistakes: Did these or Crashgate cost him F1 title?
Felipe Massa is claiming the 2008 Singapore GP should be annulled due to the ‘Crashgate’ scandal – we look at whether his and Ferrari’s litany of errors that year did just as much damage to his title challenge
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Why can’t F1 cars race in heavy rain? The reasons we rarely see full wet tyres
What’s wrong with F1’s wet tyres? All too too often heavy rain brings grands prix to a halt. But that’s not necessarily Pirelli’s fault…
F1
F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the Sao Paulo GP
Who will be your F1 Fantasy leading man at the 2025 Sao Paulo GP? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
F1
2025 Sao Paulo GP start time: how to watch, live stream, F1 schedule and weather
All the key details for the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil – start time, how to watch, live stream info, full weekend schedule and latest weather forecast
Indycar Racing News
12 things we learned from the McLaren vs Palou trial
The McLaren vs Alex Palou court case has provided shock, intrigue and entertainment in equal measure – here are 12 fascinating things we’ve learnt from it so far
F1
From hunter to hunted: Norris’s next big test – What to watch for in the Sao Paulo GP
Can Norris handle the pressure of leading again? Will Verstappen keep his title hopes alive, and can Ferrari finally find consistency? We look at the main topics ahead of the Brazilian GP
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Matt Bishop: Wild Interlagos is F1’s greatest circuit – and shows why we love racing
Some circuits resemble corporate theme parks, but that could never be said about Interlagos: wild, untamed and challenging to its core, the Brazilian GP venue is a monument to the F1 greats past and present
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Has Colapinto done enough to secure Alpine F1 drive – and does it even matter?
Franco Colapinto’s steady rise has narrowed the gap to Gasly, but with Alpine still adrift in F1, even progress risks feeling pointless
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MPH: Mexico’s ‘lawnmower racing’ exposed F1’s problematic rulebook
Corner-cutting, confusion, and chaos – the Mexican Grand Prix’s first laps summed up F1’s rulebook issues, Mark Hughes says
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All Massa’s 2008 mistakes: Did these or Crashgate cost him F1 title?
Felipe Massa is claiming the 2008 Singapore GP should be annulled due to the ‘Crashgate’ scandal – we look at whether his and Ferrari’s litany of errors that year did just as much damage to his title challenge
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MPH: F1’s big fears fade as a new era begins smoothly
Mark Hughes dissects F1’s first shakedown, revealing why the opening signs are far more positive than expected
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MPH: McLaren set out 2026 F1 ‘battlegrounds’ – they’re just 200mm long
F1’s 2026 regulations severely restrict designers, says McLaren. But the reigning champions have identified small areas of this year’s car where there’s an opportunity to find the ‘performance honey’
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MPH: How FIA can intervene immediately over ‘trick’ Mercedes F1 engine
Mercedes is rumoured to have an engine innovation promising a significant advantage over other Formula 1 power units. It could mean rivals are allowed extra benefits to catch up, explains Mark Hughes
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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
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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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‘Never been done before’: Newey on Aston Martin’s aggressive F1 design direction
Newey has opened up on Aston Martin’s bold design choices for its 2026 F1 car
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Williams reveals 2026 F1 look after Barcelona test setback
Williams presents its 2026 F1 car livery after the “painful” decision to skip the Barcelona test
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Matt Bishop: Heroic Kubica rose above racing’s cruel blows – don’t ask what might have been
Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton rated Robert Kubica as a future F1 champion before his brutal rally crash. But, writes Matt Bishop, his story will be remembered as one of determination and reinvention rather than loss
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