Mark Hughes: Honda U-turns with Aston Martin F1 engine deal
The transformation of Aston Martin continues apace, with the announcement that from 2026 it partners up with Honda as the Japanese company has officially U-turned on its 2021 decision to…
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Lawrence Stroll has been bold in inking an F1 deal with Honda for Aston Martin – but Red Bull is clear it would have preferred to stay with the Japanese marque
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and times for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix, including practice and qualifying
The rain fell mainly on Spain’s best chance of an F1 win this season in Monaco – until we’re proved wrong by a home win next weekend
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
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
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
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
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
The transformation of Aston Martin continues apace, with the announcement that from 2026 it partners up with Honda as the Japanese company has officially U-turned on its 2021 decision to…
Lawrence Stroll has been bold in inking an F1 deal with Honda for Aston Martin – but Red Bull is clear it would have preferred to stay with the Japanese marque
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and times for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix, including practice and qualifying
The rain fell mainly on Spain’s best chance of an F1 win this season in Monaco – until we’re proved wrong by a home win next weekend
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
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
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
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
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
The real story behind Adrian Newey’s changing role at Aston Martin has nothing to do with the F1 team’s struggles, as Mark Hughes explains
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
After artificial-looking overtaking in Melbourne, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix saw a return to F1 drivers following closely and then out-braking each other. Mark Hughes on the Shanghai spectacle
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…
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
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
It began with a clash at the top of Aston Martin. Now Adrian Newey is set to step down as F1 team boss, with Jonathan Wheatley his likely replacement. Mark Hughes explains the full story behind the headlines in our latest podcast
Formula 1’s current qualifying problem is hardwired into the fundamental architecture of the new rules. Is there anything that can be done?
The hype around Kimi Antonelli’s Chinese Grand Prix victory was inevitable. The reality check from his own boss was equally so
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