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F1 Retro: Good God, it’s an Arrows
F1 Retro June 2002 The German grand prix which took place in July 2002 was won by Michael Schumacher from pole for Ferrari. However, it would also become a footnote…
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Formula 1: good month, bad month — September 2022
Good month Flashback! Mick Schumacher earned his first points at Silverstone after a battle with Max Verstappen. A Schumacher versus a Verstappen – is it 1994 again? Teary-eyed An…
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Tougher F1 crash tests demanded after Zhou Guanyu’s Silverstone crash
Zhou Guanyu emerged unscathed from a terrifying-looking accident in the opening seconds of the British Grand Prix, his Alfa Romeo flipping behind the barriers after interlocking wheels with George Russell’s…
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Ferrari’s Silverstone strategy call that cost Charles Leclerc
Silverstone marked the second time this season that Ferrari was involved in a controversial strategy call. Unlike at Monaco, it didn’t cost the team a victory, as Carlos Sainz took…
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Word on the beat, September 2022
A Porsche announcement at the Austrian GP concerning its buying a stake in Red Bull Racing in the future was postponed, probably until the end of the year when it’s…
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‘Why should Mercedes’ problem be everyone else’s problem?’ Mark Hughes
The FIA issued Technical Directive 039 to the F1 teams ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. It addressed the vexed issue of bouncing and porpoising following complaints from drivers in…
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Bernie Ecclestone to face fraud charges after tax investigation
The incredible story of Bernie Ecclestone took another twist in July when it was announced that he would face charges of fraud after an investigation by the UK tax authorities.…
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The Classic at Silverstone to honour Sir Frank Williams
The British Grand Prix may be over and done with for another season, but there’s still plenty of Formula 1 action still to come at Silverstone as this year’s Classic…
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Podcast: Anthony Davidson, My big break
For most racing drivers, the chance to step up to Formula 1 is the opportunity of their careers, but Anthony Davidson says that his first grand prix start is something…
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F1 Retro: Good God, it’s an Arrows
F1 Retro June 2002 The German grand prix which took place in July 2002 was won by Michael Schumacher from pole for Ferrari. However, it would also become a footnote…
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Formula 1: good month, bad month — September 2022
Good month Flashback! Mick Schumacher earned his first points at Silverstone after a battle with Max Verstappen. A Schumacher versus a Verstappen – is it 1994 again? Teary-eyed An…
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Tougher F1 crash tests demanded after Zhou Guanyu’s Silverstone crash
Zhou Guanyu emerged unscathed from a terrifying-looking accident in the opening seconds of the British Grand Prix, his Alfa Romeo flipping behind the barriers after interlocking wheels with George Russell’s…
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Ferrari’s Silverstone strategy call that cost Charles Leclerc
Silverstone marked the second time this season that Ferrari was involved in a controversial strategy call. Unlike at Monaco, it didn’t cost the team a victory, as Carlos Sainz took…
Archive
Word on the beat, September 2022
A Porsche announcement at the Austrian GP concerning its buying a stake in Red Bull Racing in the future was postponed, probably until the end of the year when it’s…
Opinion
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‘Why should Mercedes’ problem be everyone else’s problem?’ Mark Hughes
The FIA issued Technical Directive 039 to the F1 teams ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. It addressed the vexed issue of bouncing and porpoising following complaints from drivers in…
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Bernie Ecclestone to face fraud charges after tax investigation
The incredible story of Bernie Ecclestone took another twist in July when it was announced that he would face charges of fraud after an investigation by the UK tax authorities.…
Archive
The Classic at Silverstone to honour Sir Frank Williams
The British Grand Prix may be over and done with for another season, but there’s still plenty of Formula 1 action still to come at Silverstone as this year’s Classic…
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Anthony Davidson, My big break
For most racing drivers, the chance to step up to Formula 1 is the opportunity of their careers, but Anthony Davidson says that his first grand prix start is something…
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How Norris ended Leclerc’s best 2025 F1 win shot amid Monaco GP ‘fun and games’
Lando Norris realised his dream of winning the Monaco Grand Prix in 2025, as the new mandatory two-stop rule brought creative strategies in the midfield, writes Mark Hughes
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MPH: How Monaco GP might go from procession to pandemonium
This year’s Monaco Grand Prix brings the prospect of unprecedented chaos and intrigue, as the new two-stop rule throws strategy – and the race outcome – wide open. Mark Hughes explains
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Mark Hughes: ‘Farewell Imola, you don’t belong in today’s tamed F1 era’
This year’s Emilia-Romagna GP was probably Imola’s last F1 race, but the circuit was already pushing its luck in an age of safer and fairer racing — that lacks the rawness of the past, says Mark Hughes
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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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Mark Hughes: ‘Leclerc is Senna-like at Monaco but his Ferrari’s a dud’
We’ve only seen flashes of Charles Leclerc’s brilliance at Monaco, writes Mark Hughes, but the Ferrari F1 driver merits a place among the greatest to race in Monte-Carlo
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Spanish GP
A constructor question looms over this weekend’s 2025 Spanish F1 Fantasy round. Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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Will flexi-wing rule reshuffle F1? – What to look for at the Spanish GP
The Spanish Grand Prix marks the end of F1’s second triple-header in a hectic start to 2025, with new flexi-wing regulations set to potentially disrupt the competitive order ahead of round nine
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