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F1’s goodbye to the GOAT: Up and down in Abu Dhabi
The greatest has left us – how will Formula 1 even go on?
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Logan Sargeant signs for Williams: How American rookie earned his F1 stripes
“Joining Williams feels natural” says Logan Sargeant after just one season of F2. But the young American isn’t being brash as he prepares to step up to Formula 1 — he’s just well-prepared
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‘Red Bull swerved the hazard of Perez beating Verstappen’: Abu Dhabi GP analysis
Sergio Perez may have had a better chance of beating Charles Leclerc if Red Bull had told his team-mate to let him through in the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. But the team may not been wary of the consequences after unrest in Brazil, writes Mark Hughes
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Abu Dhabi’s final reminder that 2022 is the year of Max Verstappen: F1 race report
Max Verstappen gave a final demonstration of his overwhelming dominance in 2022 with victory in the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but Sergio Perez lost second place in the championship to Charles Leclerc — as Sebastian Vettel bowed out
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‘One of F1’s greatest’: Why F1 won’t let Sebastian Vettel retire quietly
Ferrari and Red Bull have held farewell events; every F1 driver attended a retirement dinner; and there’s more to come in Abu Dhabi. Adam Cooper looks at why Sebastian Vettel is held in such high regard
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Verstappen rockets to pole: 2022 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying
A superb qualifying performance from Max Verstappen saw the Dutchman take pole for the 2022 Abu Dhabi GP
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Russell rides out the W13’s rough edges
Imola, 4th: George Russell qualifies only 11th and finishes the sprint race in the same position. But in the main event he makes a good start on the damp track…
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George Russell’s rollercoaster 2022 F1 season
Of course George Russell was brilliantly quick in his first season at Mercedes. Just as he’d been brilliantly quick in his Williams – recall that front row in the wet…
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Senna and Dennis say farewell to Goodyear F1 boss
Some of these guys [F1 drivers] don’t appreciate where their paycheques come from. The F1 system changes people. Success makes it hard for them to keep their heads straight. They’re…
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F1’s goodbye to the GOAT: Up and down in Abu Dhabi
The greatest has left us – how will Formula 1 even go on?
F1
Logan Sargeant signs for Williams: How American rookie earned his F1 stripes
“Joining Williams feels natural” says Logan Sargeant after just one season of F2. But the young American isn’t being brash as he prepares to step up to Formula 1 — he’s just well-prepared
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‘Red Bull swerved the hazard of Perez beating Verstappen’: Abu Dhabi GP analysis
Sergio Perez may have had a better chance of beating Charles Leclerc if Red Bull had told his team-mate to let him through in the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. But the team may not been wary of the consequences after unrest in Brazil, writes Mark Hughes
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Abu Dhabi’s final reminder that 2022 is the year of Max Verstappen: F1 race report
Max Verstappen gave a final demonstration of his overwhelming dominance in 2022 with victory in the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but Sergio Perez lost second place in the championship to Charles Leclerc — as Sebastian Vettel bowed out
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‘One of F1’s greatest’: Why F1 won’t let Sebastian Vettel retire quietly
Ferrari and Red Bull have held farewell events; every F1 driver attended a retirement dinner; and there’s more to come in Abu Dhabi. Adam Cooper looks at why Sebastian Vettel is held in such high regard
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Verstappen rockets to pole: 2022 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying
A superb qualifying performance from Max Verstappen saw the Dutchman take pole for the 2022 Abu Dhabi GP
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Russell rides out the W13’s rough edges
Imola, 4th: George Russell qualifies only 11th and finishes the sprint race in the same position. But in the main event he makes a good start on the damp track…
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George Russell’s rollercoaster 2022 F1 season
Of course George Russell was brilliantly quick in his first season at Mercedes. Just as he’d been brilliantly quick in his Williams – recall that front row in the wet…
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Senna and Dennis say farewell to Goodyear F1 boss
Some of these guys [F1 drivers] don’t appreciate where their paycheques come from. The F1 system changes people. Success makes it hard for them to keep their heads straight. They’re…
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Mark Hughes: McLaren ‘conspiracy’ is more likely a push for every microsecond
McLaren’s disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix led to speculation about a conspiracy to bring Max Verstappen back into the title fight. But there’s a more realistic explanation
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MPH: Did Norris find code to crack Vegas at last year’s race?
F1’s 2025 championship leader said he had to go to real set-up extremes to make his car competitive in the final Las Vegas Grand Prix stint last year – could that be key to Lando Norris’s success in the race this season?
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MPH: F1 has its best drivers ever, says McLaren boss. He has a point
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes the current F1 generation is the most competitive in history and called on reporters to scrutinise the claim. Mark Hughes didn’t need any more encouragement
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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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Newey’s team principal move is Stroll’s riskiest F1 gamble
Aston Martin’s call to make Adrian Newey team principal marks Lawrence Stroll’s boldest decision yet
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Adrian Newey profile: from F1 design guru to Aston Martin team boss
Over four decades Adrian Newey has become F1’s most successful car designer, his longevity ensured by a host of technological innovations. Now he’s the Aston Martin F1 team boss – read his story
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Every Aston Martin F1 boss under Lawrence Stroll
Adrian Newey is the latest — surprise — appointment to Aston Martin’s F1 team principal role, and the fourth to hold that position under Lawrence Stroll. Here’s the timeline of Aston’s F1 bosses
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