Ferrari introduces crucial F1 car update – but it’s wasted a year
Both Ferrari and Mercedes are ringing the technical changes in a bid to catch Red Bull – but they’ve already spent too long going in the wrong direction, writes Mark Hughes
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Three of Formula 1’s greatest-ever drivers shared a podium only once — at the 1993 Spanish Grand Prix. In the middle of a season of varying fortunes, there was little camaraderie between Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, writes Damien Smith
What may be the most hated corner in F1 is no more: the final Barcelona chicane has been axed from GP racing. Now we suggest six more turns that should go the same way
Max Verstappen’s 2023 Monaco GP win was a triumph of performance, tyre management and strategy — in stark contrast to Ayrton Senna’s experience 35 years earlier, writes Mark Hughes:”there was a time when the driver could largely do whatever the hell he wanted”
Small errors cost Ferrari and Mercedes dearly at the Monaco GP, as closely-matched rivals took advantage. It’s evidence the F1 field is closing up under the cost cap, writes Chris Medland — even Red Bull can’t be complacent
From the ashes of the W Series concept, the new all-female F1 Academy series has begun, however you may not even have noticed… The new championship was founded by Formula…
The Jim Clark Trust has announced plans for a new major event to mark the 60th anniversary of the Scotsman’s landmark Formula 1 world championship victory in 1963. To be…
Even when he isn’t winning Lewis Hamilton still dominates the headlines. Shortly after the cancelled race at Imola reports surfaced that the seven-time world champion was in talks to join…
An Aston Martin powered by Honda? Only in Formula 1. At first glance, a partnership that will mate Honda powertrains to Lawrence Stroll’s Aston Martin-badged F1 cars from 2026 could…
Both Ferrari and Mercedes are ringing the technical changes in a bid to catch Red Bull – but they’ve already spent too long going in the wrong direction, writes Mark Hughes
Three of Formula 1’s greatest-ever drivers shared a podium only once — at the 1993 Spanish Grand Prix. In the middle of a season of varying fortunes, there was little camaraderie between Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, writes Damien Smith
What may be the most hated corner in F1 is no more: the final Barcelona chicane has been axed from GP racing. Now we suggest six more turns that should go the same way
Max Verstappen’s 2023 Monaco GP win was a triumph of performance, tyre management and strategy — in stark contrast to Ayrton Senna’s experience 35 years earlier, writes Mark Hughes:”there was a time when the driver could largely do whatever the hell he wanted”
Small errors cost Ferrari and Mercedes dearly at the Monaco GP, as closely-matched rivals took advantage. It’s evidence the F1 field is closing up under the cost cap, writes Chris Medland — even Red Bull can’t be complacent
From the ashes of the W Series concept, the new all-female F1 Academy series has begun, however you may not even have noticed… The new championship was founded by Formula…
The Jim Clark Trust has announced plans for a new major event to mark the 60th anniversary of the Scotsman’s landmark Formula 1 world championship victory in 1963. To be…
Even when he isn’t winning Lewis Hamilton still dominates the headlines. Shortly after the cancelled race at Imola reports surfaced that the seven-time world champion was in talks to join…
An Aston Martin powered by Honda? Only in Formula 1. At first glance, a partnership that will mate Honda powertrains to Lawrence Stroll’s Aston Martin-badged F1 cars from 2026 could…
As Brembo pushes back against Leclerc’s public criticism, Mark Hughes traces the rift back to the moment Hamilton walked through Ferrari’s door
Kimi Antonelli’s outstanding Monaco GP victory was worthy of the legendary drivers who have won in Monte Carlo, writes Mark Hughes. At the same time, team-mate George Russell’s form is disintegrating
Charles Leclerc has been one of F1’s fastest drivers in the seven seasons he’s raced for Ferrari, but has just eight wins to his name, writes Mark Hughes. Will his faith finally be rewarded with his latest contract extension?
With apologies to David Byrne and Talking Heads: And you may find yourself Watching someone lift and coast And you may find yourself Watching cars slowly decelerate down the straights…
May 24, 2026 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Indiana It was a photo finish in the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 after a one-lap shootout at the close. Mick Schumacher’s…
F1 has agreed a phased rebalancing of the 2026 power unit framework, but the two-year road to 60/40 raises as many questions as it answers
Jean Alesi’s only Formula 1 win, the story of that Montreal afternoon remains one of the sport’s most beloved, and most bittersweet
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
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