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The scramble to catch Red Bull – can any F1 team close the gap?
The hot pursuit of keeping up with Red Bull is causing serious headaches for Mercedes and Ferrari, with Aston Martin remaining realistic
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Unsettled Williams lacks ‘vision of excellence’ says new F1 boss Vowles
Williams was the second-most improved F1 team at the Bahrain GP, with Alex Albon scoring a point. But new team principal James Vowles says that it will take years to break into the midfield fight, as he overcomes the legacy left by seasons of struggle
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The Bahrain GP data that shows Aston Martin is the real F1 deal in 2023
Where did Aston Martin’s pace come from in the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix? Project F1 examines the data to uncover the advantage it held over Ferrari and Mercedes — and why Red Bull was on another planet
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F1’s most unwanted records: Ocon joins Hülkenberg on luckless list
Lando Norris has joined an unfortunate list of F1 drivers who hold some of the series’ most unwanted records as a result of bad luck, good sportsmanship and the downright bizarre
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The key Aston Martin F1 pitwall move that gets you to read this article – Up/down in Bahrain
Fernando Alonso did his best to counter the misery piled on by Max Verstappen and co in Bahrain
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Why Red Bull may not be as dominant as Bahrain GP suggests: analysis
The 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix was a display of domination by Max Verstappen, but F1 rivals could well find themselves closer to Red Bull away from the Sakhir circuit, writes Mark Hughes
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Alonso joy amid brutal truth of Verstappen’s 2023 Bahrain GP win: race report
“Today we were fighting for big things” said Fernando Alonso. But that didn’t include victory in the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix. The ominous gap to Max Verstappen suggests Red Bull is set to dominate F1 — for now
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Alonso brings excitement in fight to podium as Verstappen wins Bahrain GP
A crushing 1-2 finish by Red Bull saw Max Verstappen take a commanding victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, as Fernando Alonso scrapped to a place on the F1 podium
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Verstappen takes pole with Alonso on 3rd row: 2023 Bahrain GP qualifying
Red Bull locked out the front row for the first race of the 2023 F1 season, with Verstappen on pole, followed by both Ferraris and a resurgent Fernando Alonso, whose Aston Martin looks to have strong race pace
F1
The scramble to catch Red Bull – can any F1 team close the gap?
The hot pursuit of keeping up with Red Bull is causing serious headaches for Mercedes and Ferrari, with Aston Martin remaining realistic
F1
Unsettled Williams lacks ‘vision of excellence’ says new F1 boss Vowles
Williams was the second-most improved F1 team at the Bahrain GP, with Alex Albon scoring a point. But new team principal James Vowles says that it will take years to break into the midfield fight, as he overcomes the legacy left by seasons of struggle
F1
The Bahrain GP data that shows Aston Martin is the real F1 deal in 2023
Where did Aston Martin’s pace come from in the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix? Project F1 examines the data to uncover the advantage it held over Ferrari and Mercedes — and why Red Bull was on another planet
F1
F1’s most unwanted records: Ocon joins Hülkenberg on luckless list
Lando Norris has joined an unfortunate list of F1 drivers who hold some of the series’ most unwanted records as a result of bad luck, good sportsmanship and the downright bizarre
F1
The key Aston Martin F1 pitwall move that gets you to read this article – Up/down in Bahrain
Fernando Alonso did his best to counter the misery piled on by Max Verstappen and co in Bahrain
F1
Why Red Bull may not be as dominant as Bahrain GP suggests: analysis
The 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix was a display of domination by Max Verstappen, but F1 rivals could well find themselves closer to Red Bull away from the Sakhir circuit, writes Mark Hughes
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Alonso joy amid brutal truth of Verstappen’s 2023 Bahrain GP win: race report
“Today we were fighting for big things” said Fernando Alonso. But that didn’t include victory in the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix. The ominous gap to Max Verstappen suggests Red Bull is set to dominate F1 — for now
F1
Alonso brings excitement in fight to podium as Verstappen wins Bahrain GP
A crushing 1-2 finish by Red Bull saw Max Verstappen take a commanding victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, as Fernando Alonso scrapped to a place on the F1 podium
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Verstappen takes pole with Alonso on 3rd row: 2023 Bahrain GP qualifying
Red Bull locked out the front row for the first race of the 2023 F1 season, with Verstappen on pole, followed by both Ferraris and a resurgent Fernando Alonso, whose Aston Martin looks to have strong race pace
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Mark Hughes: McLaren ‘conspiracy’ is more likely a push for every microsecond
McLaren’s disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix led to speculation about a conspiracy to bring Max Verstappen back into the title fight. But there’s a more realistic explanation
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MPH: Did Norris find code to crack Vegas at last year’s race?
F1’s 2025 championship leader said he had to go to real set-up extremes to make his car competitive in the final Las Vegas Grand Prix stint last year – could that be key to Lando Norris’s success in the race this season?
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MPH: F1 has its best drivers ever, says McLaren boss. He has a point
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes the current F1 generation is the most competitive in history and called on reporters to scrutinise the claim. Mark Hughes didn’t need any more encouragement
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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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Adrian Newey profile: from F1 design guru to Aston Martin team boss
Over four decades Adrian Newey has become F1’s most successful car designer, his longevity ensured by a host of technological innovations. Now he’s the Aston Martin F1 team boss – read his story
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When Ron Dennis couldn’t handle Haas: ‘He shouted – gave me s***’
In this month’s magazine, Guenther Steiner tells Matt Bishop about the waves Haas made on its F1 entry
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McLaren doesn’t need a Piastri revival now – What to watch out for in Qatar GP
The Qatar Grand Prix will be a pressure-packed penultimate round of the 2025 F1 season. Here’s what to watch out for at the Lusail event
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