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Ricciardo could be set for rude awakening from F1 return dream
Daniel Ricciardo says he’s getting back in the mood to race in F1 – but are there any competitive seats available?
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Red flag or safety car — how should F1 handle late-race crashes?
A red flag looked to have prevented a safety car finish at the Australian Grand Prix — until a pile-up at the restart saw drivers process to the chequered flag. How far should F1 go to ensure cars race to the end? asks Adam Cooper
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Alpine and Ferrari’s F1 success: The Australian Grand Prix we didn’t see
It was a dismal end to the 2023 Australian Grand Prix for Alpine and Ferrari, but we could have easily been talking about their resurgence, data from Project F1 reveals
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Andretti vs Mansell: the 1993 IndyCar team-mates who couldn’t get along
The traditional pre-season test at Phoenix International Raceway was usually a casual, under-the-radar affair – no fans to speak of, just a handful of photographers, sport writers and local reporters…
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The Jaguar F1 horror that still haunts Ford
Ford and Red Bull in alliance for 2026? These two have previous, and it didn’t end well. OK, the colours, brand names and personalities were different when Jaguar Racing was…
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Howden Ganley: My life in cars
When I was young, our family car was… A Morris Minor, which my mother let me race once. We also had an MG TF 1250 which my father raced against…
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Senna’s East Midlands masterclass
In 1993 Ayrton Senna – cited so often as Formula 1’s greatest driver – produced what many feel was his finest racing lap, on a rain-sodden day in the East…
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Formula 1: Good month, bad month — May 2023
Good month Faster Aston Cheeky ’Nando’s Aston Martin heroics are the only thing saving the F1 season so far. Mercedes’ web admin Filming the return of his third place Saudi…
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Why Fernando Alonso won his penalty appeal at 2023 Saudi Arabian GP
Fernando Alonso took his Aston Martin to a second consecutive podium in Jeddah. Or did he? He was third past the flag. He stood on the podium and took part…
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Ricciardo could be set for rude awakening from F1 return dream
Daniel Ricciardo says he’s getting back in the mood to race in F1 – but are there any competitive seats available?
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Red flag or safety car — how should F1 handle late-race crashes?
A red flag looked to have prevented a safety car finish at the Australian Grand Prix — until a pile-up at the restart saw drivers process to the chequered flag. How far should F1 go to ensure cars race to the end? asks Adam Cooper
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Alpine and Ferrari’s F1 success: The Australian Grand Prix we didn’t see
It was a dismal end to the 2023 Australian Grand Prix for Alpine and Ferrari, but we could have easily been talking about their resurgence, data from Project F1 reveals
Great Read
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Andretti vs Mansell: the 1993 IndyCar team-mates who couldn’t get along
The traditional pre-season test at Phoenix International Raceway was usually a casual, under-the-radar affair – no fans to speak of, just a handful of photographers, sport writers and local reporters…
Archive
The Jaguar F1 horror that still haunts Ford
Ford and Red Bull in alliance for 2026? These two have previous, and it didn’t end well. OK, the colours, brand names and personalities were different when Jaguar Racing was…
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Howden Ganley: My life in cars
When I was young, our family car was… A Morris Minor, which my mother let me race once. We also had an MG TF 1250 which my father raced against…
Archive
Senna’s East Midlands masterclass
In 1993 Ayrton Senna – cited so often as Formula 1’s greatest driver – produced what many feel was his finest racing lap, on a rain-sodden day in the East…
Archive
Formula 1: Good month, bad month — May 2023
Good month Faster Aston Cheeky ’Nando’s Aston Martin heroics are the only thing saving the F1 season so far. Mercedes’ web admin Filming the return of his third place Saudi…
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Why Fernando Alonso won his penalty appeal at 2023 Saudi Arabian GP
Fernando Alonso took his Aston Martin to a second consecutive podium in Jeddah. Or did he? He was third past the flag. He stood on the podium and took part…
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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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