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‘Senna’ director believes new Ecclestone doc vindicates Prost
Manish Pandey says he still feels regret for Prost upset over Senna film – but Ecclestone is only full of praise for Frenchman in new documentary
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Why more F1 heads could roll in 2023 season
Though F1’s big guns stayed in front for 2022, all teams were remarkably close – it could lead to significant movement on the grid soon, writes Chris Medland
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2023 F1 testing to offer first sight of new cars
Preparation for the upcoming season will start with an official three days of winter testing at Bahrain International Circuit – a week before the opening race at the same venue.…
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Parting shot: February 2023
July 21, 1974 Newbury Park, UK All-star line-up for a charity cricket match the day after the British Grand Prix. Back row, from left: John Watson, Guy Edwards, Mike Hailwood,…
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Martin Donnelly on Damon Hill: My Greatest Rival
This has to be my friend Damon ‘The Champ’ Hill and goes back to the days of the ‘Rat Pack’ in British Formula 3 in the 1980s. Our rivalry came…
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Ferrari F1 bosses rarely last long in the job
There’s always a tinge of compassionate sadness when one sees any long-time employee forced from a company after more than 20 years’ service. One feels right now for Mattia Binotto,…
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Bernie Ecclestone Lucky! documentary: F1 mogul tells his story
The tax case. The daft things he’s said about women. Putin. To the wider world Bernie Ecclestone is what they might call ‘toxic’ these days, like the mad uncle you…
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Johnny Herbert: Is Red Bull beatable? Damn right it is’
What am I looking forward to from Formula 1 in 2023? Restructuring Ferrari will be a big talking point, clearly. I’m very sad Mattia Binotto has gone; I liked him.…
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Ferrari replaces Binotto as stable Mercedes shows how to win in F1
Toto Wolff’s English is sometimes just a little way short of where he’s trying to get to as he speaks, but occasionally that optimistic reach results in a brilliant new…
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‘Senna’ director believes new Ecclestone doc vindicates Prost
Manish Pandey says he still feels regret for Prost upset over Senna film – but Ecclestone is only full of praise for Frenchman in new documentary
F1
Why more F1 heads could roll in 2023 season
Though F1’s big guns stayed in front for 2022, all teams were remarkably close – it could lead to significant movement on the grid soon, writes Chris Medland
Archive
2023 F1 testing to offer first sight of new cars
Preparation for the upcoming season will start with an official three days of winter testing at Bahrain International Circuit – a week before the opening race at the same venue.…
Archive
Parting shot: February 2023
July 21, 1974 Newbury Park, UK All-star line-up for a charity cricket match the day after the British Grand Prix. Back row, from left: John Watson, Guy Edwards, Mike Hailwood,…
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Martin Donnelly on Damon Hill: My Greatest Rival
This has to be my friend Damon ‘The Champ’ Hill and goes back to the days of the ‘Rat Pack’ in British Formula 3 in the 1980s. Our rivalry came…
Archive
Ferrari F1 bosses rarely last long in the job
There’s always a tinge of compassionate sadness when one sees any long-time employee forced from a company after more than 20 years’ service. One feels right now for Mattia Binotto,…
Archive
Bernie Ecclestone Lucky! documentary: F1 mogul tells his story
The tax case. The daft things he’s said about women. Putin. To the wider world Bernie Ecclestone is what they might call ‘toxic’ these days, like the mad uncle you…
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Johnny Herbert: Is Red Bull beatable? Damn right it is’
What am I looking forward to from Formula 1 in 2023? Restructuring Ferrari will be a big talking point, clearly. I’m very sad Mattia Binotto has gone; I liked him.…
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Ferrari replaces Binotto as stable Mercedes shows how to win in F1
Toto Wolff’s English is sometimes just a little way short of where he’s trying to get to as he speaks, but occasionally that optimistic reach results in a brilliant new…
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Adrian Newey’s new role… we didn’t see this coming!
Adrian Newey a team boss? That really was not on anyone’s bingo card. Ever. But it came to pass on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix as Aston Martin…
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MPH: 2025 F1 grid was the closest in years, but why?
As the ground-effect era draws to a close, Mark Hughes uses qualifying data and technical insight to explain why the Formula 1 field has converged – and why the reasons go far beyond the rules alone
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MPH: Assessing F1’s rookie class of 2025 – the Mark Hughes verdict
Mark Hughes weighs up an exceptional 2025 rookie class, dissecting four contrasting debut seasons to reveal who truly stood out the most
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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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Portrait of a season: photos that capture an intense 2025 F1 championship
F1 final standings Who finished where in the final points… No. Driver Team Points 1 Lando Norris McLaren 423 2 Max Verstappen Red Bull 421 3 Oscar Piastri McLaren 410…
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Mark Hughes: My top 10 F1 drivers of 2025
10. Pierre Gasly He never gave anything less than his all in an outclassed, underpowered car. But Pierre Gasly’s fast corner prowess combined with the Alpine ’s good high-speed downforce…
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Gen Z vs generational talent: how title battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen split F1 tribes
Mark Hughes – This year was Mark’s last full season of day-to-day Formula 1 race reporting after 30 years of following the F1 circus The surface colours of the season constantly…
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