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James Hunt’s friends remember a Jekyll & Hyde F1 driver
This month’s issue looks at James Hunt’s 1977, a season which featured perhaps his finest driving but also encapsulated his unique personality
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Alberto Ascari: the best double world champion we’ve ever seen?
Alberto Ascari was the first double world champion; the first to win back-to-back titles and still holds the record of the most grand prix wins in a row. He deserves to be more revered, writes Andrew Frankel
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Why Sebastian Vettel’s Japanese GP drive was even better than you thought
Sebastian Vettel’s drive to sixth place was one of the feelgood stories from the Japanese GP. But it was a hard-won performance. We’ve examined his race data to reveal why the driver of the day award was well deserved
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‘Handing out full points for Japanese GP was unique in F1 history’
Confusion over the number of points awarded at the shortened Japanese GP wasn’t just a case of not reading the rulebook, writes Tony Dodgins: the Suzuka situation was unprecedented for F1
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Even Red Bull is in the dark after ‘vague’ report it breached F1 cost cap: Medland
The first report into F1’s cost cap should have been a chance to examine how it’s working, but so much is left unknown — even to teams — that fans are understandably cynical, writes Chris Medland
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How to make a hash of Suzuka: Goin’ up & down at the Japanese GP
Drivers, fans and viewers were overjoyed to return to Suzuka for the first time in three years, so what went wrong? There’s one overriding factor…
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More titles for Verstappen’s taking, if Red Bull keeps up with its F1 champ
Max Verstappen has driven beautifully and barely been challenged on his way to a second F1 championship. It won’t always be this way, writes Damien Smith, but he looks destined for even more titles
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Why 2022 Japanese GP became another F1 farce: Mark Hughes
It wasn’t just the spray that clouded the 2022 Japenese Grand Prix: safety errors, points confusion and the rapidly approaching evening brought disarray. Mark Hughes explains why
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Verstappen crowned champion amid confusion of 2022 Japanese Grand Prix: race report
One day, Max Verstappen will get to win a world championship in normal, uncontroversial circumstances. 2022 had none of the controversy of 2021, but it completely outdid it in terms…
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James Hunt’s friends remember a Jekyll & Hyde F1 driver
This month’s issue looks at James Hunt’s 1977, a season which featured perhaps his finest driving but also encapsulated his unique personality
F1
Alberto Ascari: the best double world champion we’ve ever seen?
Alberto Ascari was the first double world champion; the first to win back-to-back titles and still holds the record of the most grand prix wins in a row. He deserves to be more revered, writes Andrew Frankel
F1
Why Sebastian Vettel’s Japanese GP drive was even better than you thought
Sebastian Vettel’s drive to sixth place was one of the feelgood stories from the Japanese GP. But it was a hard-won performance. We’ve examined his race data to reveal why the driver of the day award was well deserved
F1
‘Handing out full points for Japanese GP was unique in F1 history’
Confusion over the number of points awarded at the shortened Japanese GP wasn’t just a case of not reading the rulebook, writes Tony Dodgins: the Suzuka situation was unprecedented for F1
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Even Red Bull is in the dark after ‘vague’ report it breached F1 cost cap: Medland
The first report into F1’s cost cap should have been a chance to examine how it’s working, but so much is left unknown — even to teams — that fans are understandably cynical, writes Chris Medland
Opinion
F1
How to make a hash of Suzuka: Goin’ up & down at the Japanese GP
Drivers, fans and viewers were overjoyed to return to Suzuka for the first time in three years, so what went wrong? There’s one overriding factor…
F1
More titles for Verstappen’s taking, if Red Bull keeps up with its F1 champ
Max Verstappen has driven beautifully and barely been challenged on his way to a second F1 championship. It won’t always be this way, writes Damien Smith, but he looks destined for even more titles
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Why 2022 Japanese GP became another F1 farce: Mark Hughes
It wasn’t just the spray that clouded the 2022 Japenese Grand Prix: safety errors, points confusion and the rapidly approaching evening brought disarray. Mark Hughes explains why
F1
Verstappen crowned champion amid confusion of 2022 Japanese Grand Prix: race report
One day, Max Verstappen will get to win a world championship in normal, uncontroversial circumstances. 2022 had none of the controversy of 2021, but it completely outdid it in terms…
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MPH: Last-placed Alpine could fight for wins in 2026. Two corners show why
Alpine sits at the bottom of the F1 championship table this year; its drivers struggling with the car. But one change due in 2026 could transform its fortunes, says Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: When first’s the worst. Why F1 drivers lose to slower team-mates
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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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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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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McLaren to auction future F1, Le Mans and Indy 500 cars
McLaren will make motor sport history by auctioning three future competition cars – including a yet-to-be-raced Formula 1 chassis – before they even hit the track
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F1 2026 driver line-ups: latest contract news and rumours
Max Verstappen is staying at Red Bull, but there are several unfilled seats in the 2026 F1 driver line-ups, including two vacancies at the new Cadillac team. Here are the contracts in place, rumoured deals and who could end up where during silly season
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How Dietrich Mateschitz’s death set Christian Horner on road to Red Bull F1 exit
Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz’s death didn’t just change the company. It marked the begining of the end for Christian Horner’s two-decade reign at the head of the F1 team
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