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Flashback: Mansell holds court, despite F1 ban
The British F1 written media had a favourite saying: “There’s always a story when Our Nige is about.” Take a look at this. Mansell is not due to race in…
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Qatar returns to the F1 calendar: Events
Lusail International Circuit, Qatar, October 6-8 Formula 1 heads to Qatar after a two-year absence to kickstart its long-term future on the calendar. The event made its debut in 2021…
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Johnny Herbert: ‘Lewis Hamilton should sign for Ferrari; it’s worth a go’
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Lewis Hamilton should sign for Ferrari. By the time you read this perhaps a new deal with Mercedes will have been announced.…
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Formula 1: Good month, bad month — October 2023
Good Month Free at last Otmar Szafnauer is finally free of the Gallic corporate nightmare that is Alpine. Extra-long holiday incoming. Piastri podium Piastri truly delivered on his promise by…
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Why wet weather saved McLaren’s race at 2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Because it has been devoting its resources to the MCL60’s extensive recent upgrades, McLaren did not really have a suitable rear wing for Spa. The track places bigger demands on…
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October 2023: Word on the beat
In a bid to lighten car weight, discussion is ongoing about whether to reduce wheel and tyre sizes as part of the new 2026 regulations. This could be a complication…
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Renault on the ropes
The F1 commission met on the weekend of the Belgian Grand Prix and one of the main topics of discussion was a proposed engine equalisation for Renault in balance of…
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Max Verstappen’s record-equalling F1 run: 2023 Belgian & Dutch GP report
Max Verstappen was born in Belgium to a Belgian mother. But a Dutch father. He says he feels Dutch. So he had two consecutive home grands prix, one at Spa…
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Mark Hughes: ‘Will James Vowles get time to turn around Williams?’
Williams has seen so many false dawns since the ’90s. It was a cottage industry team bolstered and patched as required to encompass whatever technology was needed to keep it…
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Flashback: Mansell holds court, despite F1 ban
The British F1 written media had a favourite saying: “There’s always a story when Our Nige is about.” Take a look at this. Mansell is not due to race in…
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Qatar returns to the F1 calendar: Events
Lusail International Circuit, Qatar, October 6-8 Formula 1 heads to Qatar after a two-year absence to kickstart its long-term future on the calendar. The event made its debut in 2021…
Opinion
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Johnny Herbert: ‘Lewis Hamilton should sign for Ferrari; it’s worth a go’
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Lewis Hamilton should sign for Ferrari. By the time you read this perhaps a new deal with Mercedes will have been announced.…
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Formula 1: Good month, bad month — October 2023
Good Month Free at last Otmar Szafnauer is finally free of the Gallic corporate nightmare that is Alpine. Extra-long holiday incoming. Piastri podium Piastri truly delivered on his promise by…
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Why wet weather saved McLaren’s race at 2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Because it has been devoting its resources to the MCL60’s extensive recent upgrades, McLaren did not really have a suitable rear wing for Spa. The track places bigger demands on…
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October 2023: Word on the beat
In a bid to lighten car weight, discussion is ongoing about whether to reduce wheel and tyre sizes as part of the new 2026 regulations. This could be a complication…
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Renault on the ropes
The F1 commission met on the weekend of the Belgian Grand Prix and one of the main topics of discussion was a proposed engine equalisation for Renault in balance of…
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Max Verstappen’s record-equalling F1 run: 2023 Belgian & Dutch GP report
Max Verstappen was born in Belgium to a Belgian mother. But a Dutch father. He says he feels Dutch. So he had two consecutive home grands prix, one at Spa…
Opinion
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Mark Hughes: ‘Will James Vowles get time to turn around Williams?’
Williams has seen so many false dawns since the ’90s. It was a cottage industry team bolstered and patched as required to encompass whatever technology was needed to keep it…
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MPH: Ferrari brake changes delight Hamilton but leave Leclerc angry and without feel
As Brembo pushes back against Leclerc’s public criticism, Mark Hughes traces the rift back to the moment Hamilton walked through Ferrari’s door
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F1’s next great force: Antonelli makes history in Monaco with gut punch to Russell
Kimi Antonelli’s outstanding Monaco GP victory was worthy of the legendary drivers who have won in Monte Carlo, writes Mark Hughes. At the same time, team-mate George Russell’s form is disintegrating
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Locked in to Ferrari: Why is Leclerc sticking with underperforming F1 team?
Charles Leclerc has been one of F1’s fastest drivers in the seven seasons he’s raced for Ferrari, but has just eight wins to his name, writes Mark Hughes. Will his faith finally be rewarded with his latest contract extension?
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Mark Hughes: why F1’s 50/50 hybrid rules were doomed by conflicting priorities
With apologies to David Byrne and Talking Heads: And you may find yourself Watching someone lift and coast And you may find yourself Watching cars slowly decelerate down the straights…
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Historic racers, rally stars and hillclimb heroes shine across a packed month
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Felix Rosenqvist edges David Malukas in closest Indianapolis 500 finish on record
May 24, 2026 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Indiana It was a photo finish in the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 after a one-lap shootout at the close. Mick Schumacher’s…
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Does F1’s power unit compromise go far enough?
F1 has agreed a phased rebalancing of the 2026 power unit framework, but the two-year road to 60/40 raises as many questions as it answers
‘I began to cry inside my helmet’ – Jean Alesi recalls his only F1 win, 31 years on
Jean Alesi’s only Formula 1 win, the story of that Montreal afternoon remains one of the sport’s most beloved, and most bittersweet
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2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
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