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“We are in the fight. Vamos!” – Perez has eyes on F1 title after Baku win
Sergio Perez followed an F1 sprint race win in Baku with victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to close the championship gap to Max Verstappen
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‘Scrap the whole thing’: why Verstappen is right about F1 sprint races
F1’s new sprint race format was meant to bring unmissable on-track action on the Saturday of a GP weekend. But after withering criticism from Max Verstappen, James Elson can’t help but agree that the result was lacklustre
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Rodin Carlin makes F1 entry bid with New Zealand-based team and woman driver
Rodin Carlin is among the teams bidding to join the F1 grid in 2026. Owner David Dicker says he would set up a New Zealand-based constructor and “guarantee” to field a woman driver
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Leclerc crashes but still takes Sprint pole in ‘fast and furious’ session
F1’s latest new format got going proper in Saturday in Baku, with Charles Leclerc going fastest in the Sprint Shootout, despite crashing his Ferrari on his final run and inducing…
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Test session or thrill fest? F1 steps into the unknown on ‘sprint day’
Can F1’s new sprint format electrify Saturdays, or will drivers still keep their powder dry for the grand prix? The verdict’s still out as we head into the first event at Baku
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Leclerc ‘did not expect’ brilliant Azerbaijan F1 pole
Charles Leclerc snatched pole from Max Verstappen for Sunday’s Azerbaijan GP, ahead of tomorrow’s sprint qualifying and sprint race
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Corporate Ferrari F1 team set to flop again and again – MPH
Laurent Mekies’ departure represents the latest shift in the wake of Mattia Binotto’s removal by Ferrari’s corporate management
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Donington Fest to pay homage to ‘amazing’ Senna win this weekend
Donington Historic Festival will celebrate Ayrton Senna’s legendary 1993 European GP win this weekend
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How Ford’s last F1 adventure turned into a nightmare
Ford’s imminent partnership with Red Bull will see it return to the F1 grid in 2026. In our latest issue, Maurice Hamilton unpicks the disaster that unfolded when the brand last made a big commitment to GP racing
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“We are in the fight. Vamos!” – Perez has eyes on F1 title after Baku win
Sergio Perez followed an F1 sprint race win in Baku with victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to close the championship gap to Max Verstappen
Opinion
F1
‘Scrap the whole thing’: why Verstappen is right about F1 sprint races
F1’s new sprint race format was meant to bring unmissable on-track action on the Saturday of a GP weekend. But after withering criticism from Max Verstappen, James Elson can’t help but agree that the result was lacklustre
F1
Rodin Carlin makes F1 entry bid with New Zealand-based team and woman driver
Rodin Carlin is among the teams bidding to join the F1 grid in 2026. Owner David Dicker says he would set up a New Zealand-based constructor and “guarantee” to field a woman driver
F1
Leclerc crashes but still takes Sprint pole in ‘fast and furious’ session
F1’s latest new format got going proper in Saturday in Baku, with Charles Leclerc going fastest in the Sprint Shootout, despite crashing his Ferrari on his final run and inducing…
F1
Test session or thrill fest? F1 steps into the unknown on ‘sprint day’
Can F1’s new sprint format electrify Saturdays, or will drivers still keep their powder dry for the grand prix? The verdict’s still out as we head into the first event at Baku
F1
Leclerc ‘did not expect’ brilliant Azerbaijan F1 pole
Charles Leclerc snatched pole from Max Verstappen for Sunday’s Azerbaijan GP, ahead of tomorrow’s sprint qualifying and sprint race
Mark Hughes
Corporate Ferrari F1 team set to flop again and again – MPH
Laurent Mekies’ departure represents the latest shift in the wake of Mattia Binotto’s removal by Ferrari’s corporate management
F1
Donington Fest to pay homage to ‘amazing’ Senna win this weekend
Donington Historic Festival will celebrate Ayrton Senna’s legendary 1993 European GP win this weekend
F1
How Ford’s last F1 adventure turned into a nightmare
Ford’s imminent partnership with Red Bull will see it return to the F1 grid in 2026. In our latest issue, Maurice Hamilton unpicks the disaster that unfolded when the brand last made a big commitment to GP racing
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Mark Hughes: F1’s last-minute Suzuka fix hasn’t gone far enough
F1 cut Suzuka’s energy limit by a megajoule, but the fundamental problem remains, says Mark Hughes
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MPH: Newey isn’t being demoted. Here’s what’s actually happening at Aston Martin
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
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MPH: Entertainment and old-school racing!? China showed F1 the way
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
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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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Can smaller turbo sustain Ferrari’s F1 title challenge?
Ferrari has emerged in front at the start of both 2026 F1 races so far, thanks to its turbo. Does it have enough to challenge Mercedes all season?
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Podcast: Newey out, Wheatley in? What’s actually behind the Aston Martin F1 reshuffle
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
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Why F1’s late rule tweak won’t deliver flat-out qualifying at Suzuka
Formula 1’s current qualifying problem is hardwired into the fundamental architecture of the new rules. Is there anything that can be done?
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