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The hopeless dream of catching Max Verstappen in Monaco
Fernando Alonso had hopes of winning the Monaco GP, but they were crushed at every stage by Max Verstappen: Mark Hughes on the F1 World Champion’s masterclass
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Verstappen carves through chaos to win in rain at 2023 Monaco GP: F1 race report
Max Verstappen became Red Bull’s most successful F1 driver at the 2023 Monaco GP, taking his 39th win for the team, ahead of chaotic scenes as rain arrived in an action-packed end to the race
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Wrong tyre call for Alonso leaves Verstappen unchallenged in wet Monaco GP win
Rain brought unpredictability to the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix but Max Verstappen skated through, leading from lights to flag as Fernando Alonso’s challenge fell away with a wrong tyre call
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F1’s ‘second division’: 2026 spectre for teams without works engine deal
News of Aston Martin’s partnership with Honda leaves three F1 teams without a works engine deal in 2026, when new regulations are introduced. Will the complex new tech leave customer cars out in the cold? asks Adam Cooper
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Max vs Alonso: thrilling end to Monaco GP qualifying sees both on F1 front row
An epic end to qualifying for the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix saw Max Verstappen edge out Fernando Alonso with a high-risk barrier-swiping lap of total commitment
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MPH: No radical gain from Mercedes F1 updates – but Hamilton will still stay
A rumoured Ferrari contract offer to Lewis Hamilton merged with news of Mercedes’ new F1 sidepods at the Monaco GP. The updates are unlikely to transform his car, writes Mark Hughes, but Hamilton is set to stay in any case
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Monaco Grand Prix circuit layout: how it’s changed since 1929
Still remarkably similar to its original 1929 layout, the Monaco Grand Prix circuit has had a few alterations in its 94 year history. Here is every one that has shaped the modern F1 track
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Turbocharged dreams: Honda’s rollercoaster F1 story
Honda’s announcement of its 2026 Aston Martin F1 engine deal is just the latest chapter in its highly eventful grand prix history – we look at those ups and downs via our archive
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Aston Martin shows ruthlessness again in swoop for Honda F1 engine
Under Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin is in no mood to wait for F1 success, writes Chris Medland. Its Honda engine deal shows once more that it’s prepared to commit fast — and now has the final element for a title challenge
F1
The hopeless dream of catching Max Verstappen in Monaco
Fernando Alonso had hopes of winning the Monaco GP, but they were crushed at every stage by Max Verstappen: Mark Hughes on the F1 World Champion’s masterclass
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Verstappen carves through chaos to win in rain at 2023 Monaco GP: F1 race report
Max Verstappen became Red Bull’s most successful F1 driver at the 2023 Monaco GP, taking his 39th win for the team, ahead of chaotic scenes as rain arrived in an action-packed end to the race
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Wrong tyre call for Alonso leaves Verstappen unchallenged in wet Monaco GP win
Rain brought unpredictability to the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix but Max Verstappen skated through, leading from lights to flag as Fernando Alonso’s challenge fell away with a wrong tyre call
F1
F1’s ‘second division’: 2026 spectre for teams without works engine deal
News of Aston Martin’s partnership with Honda leaves three F1 teams without a works engine deal in 2026, when new regulations are introduced. Will the complex new tech leave customer cars out in the cold? asks Adam Cooper
F1
Max vs Alonso: thrilling end to Monaco GP qualifying sees both on F1 front row
An epic end to qualifying for the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix saw Max Verstappen edge out Fernando Alonso with a high-risk barrier-swiping lap of total commitment
F1
MPH: No radical gain from Mercedes F1 updates – but Hamilton will still stay
A rumoured Ferrari contract offer to Lewis Hamilton merged with news of Mercedes’ new F1 sidepods at the Monaco GP. The updates are unlikely to transform his car, writes Mark Hughes, but Hamilton is set to stay in any case
F1
Monaco Grand Prix circuit layout: how it’s changed since 1929
Still remarkably similar to its original 1929 layout, the Monaco Grand Prix circuit has had a few alterations in its 94 year history. Here is every one that has shaped the modern F1 track
F1
Turbocharged dreams: Honda’s rollercoaster F1 story
Honda’s announcement of its 2026 Aston Martin F1 engine deal is just the latest chapter in its highly eventful grand prix history – we look at those ups and downs via our archive
Opinion
F1
Aston Martin shows ruthlessness again in swoop for Honda F1 engine
Under Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin is in no mood to wait for F1 success, writes Chris Medland. Its Honda engine deal shows once more that it’s prepared to commit fast — and now has the final element for a title challenge
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MPH: ‘Does Mercedes’ power unit break F1 rules? It’s not as simple as that…’
Mercedes’ F1 rivals are united in protesting its new power unit, as the series aims to stamp out “smart rule interpretation”. But it won’t be easy to resolve, explains Mark Hughes
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Podcast: ‘Having the best AI in F1 may be more important than the best engine’
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Why AI is set to become a major factor in F1. Plus: Adrian Newey’s extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner’s potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars
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MPH: ‘Speed chess’ and the new DNA of F1 racing
F1’s new ’50/50′ power units bring the fiendish problem of how to deploy and harvest electrical energy. It’s the ideal scenario for AI, writes Mark Hughes. F1 is on the brink of a significant evolution
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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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Bahrain F1 test: Leclerc tops second morning as Red Bull, Mercedes hit trouble
Ferrari quickest as rivals spend most of the morning in the garage
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F1’s 2026 engine row: precedents and possible outcomes as deadline looms
As the 2026 season approaches, Formula 1 must find a way to resolve its compression ratio controversy – but every possible solution comes with a cost somebody isn’t willing to pay
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Bahrain F1 test: Norris quickest as Verstappen completes over 130 laps
The world champion replaced team-mate Piastri and topped the times for McLaren
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