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Matt Bishop: ‘It was the biggest F1 launch in history. Then it all went wrong’
As F1 prepares for its glitzy launch evening, Matt Bishop recalls the lavish events that teams once staged — which were no guarantee of success
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F1 75 Live: full details of Formula 1’s 2025 reveal event at the O2
Everything you need to know about F1 75 Live at the O2, including ticket availability, how to watch the live stream, plus the drivers, team principals and entertainment on stage
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The boldest and most lavish F1 car launches in history
From small town takeovers to a Spice Girl extravaganza: here are some of the most lavish and dramatic launch events we’ve seen in F1 history
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Top ten best F1 liveries – ever
F1 has seen a myriad of liveries through its 75 years, but which are the best? James Elson ranks the top 10
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F1 2026 driver line-ups: latest contract news and rumours
With the new Cadillac team set to join the grid, there are two extra spaces in the 2026 F1 driver line-ups, plus several other vacant seats. Here are the contracts in place, rumoured deals and who could end up where during silly season
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Berger: Lewis and Leclerc can win F1 title for Ferrari
Nineties fan-favourite Gerhard Berger says Ferrari world championship win would be ‘biggest thing ever in F1’
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Haas 2025 F1 car launch: VF-25 spotted at Silverstone
Haas 2025 F1 car launch: date and location of reveal, plus driver line-up and key personnel
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Alex Albon’s F1 moment of truth: can he get the upper hand over Sainz at Williams?
Carlos Sainz set to play a key role in Williams’ return to the top of F1. But, as Adam Cooper asks, how will Alex Albon stack up against his new team-mate?
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MPH: Will Norris fight like Verstappen for F1 crown?
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen look set go head-to-head in the F1 drivers’ title. But, as Mark Hughes asks, should he draw an aggressive line in the sand or play the long game?
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Matt Bishop: ‘It was the biggest F1 launch in history. Then it all went wrong’
As F1 prepares for its glitzy launch evening, Matt Bishop recalls the lavish events that teams once staged — which were no guarantee of success
F1
F1 75 Live: full details of Formula 1’s 2025 reveal event at the O2
Everything you need to know about F1 75 Live at the O2, including ticket availability, how to watch the live stream, plus the drivers, team principals and entertainment on stage
F1
The boldest and most lavish F1 car launches in history
From small town takeovers to a Spice Girl extravaganza: here are some of the most lavish and dramatic launch events we’ve seen in F1 history
F1
Top ten best F1 liveries – ever
F1 has seen a myriad of liveries through its 75 years, but which are the best? James Elson ranks the top 10
F1
F1 2026 driver line-ups: latest contract news and rumours
With the new Cadillac team set to join the grid, there are two extra spaces in the 2026 F1 driver line-ups, plus several other vacant seats. Here are the contracts in place, rumoured deals and who could end up where during silly season
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Berger: Lewis and Leclerc can win F1 title for Ferrari
Nineties fan-favourite Gerhard Berger says Ferrari world championship win would be ‘biggest thing ever in F1’
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Haas 2025 F1 car launch: VF-25 spotted at Silverstone
Haas 2025 F1 car launch: date and location of reveal, plus driver line-up and key personnel
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Alex Albon’s F1 moment of truth: can he get the upper hand over Sainz at Williams?
Carlos Sainz set to play a key role in Williams’ return to the top of F1. But, as Adam Cooper asks, how will Alex Albon stack up against his new team-mate?
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MPH: Will Norris fight like Verstappen for F1 crown?
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen look set go head-to-head in the F1 drivers’ title. But, as Mark Hughes asks, should he draw an aggressive line in the sand or play the long game?
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MPH: If F1 wants equal engines, where does artificial competition stop?
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks Mark Hughes
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MPH: Will youth trump experience in Saudi GP with a tyre twist?
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
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MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
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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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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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Ferrari ‘scrapyard’ F1 livery and other one-off designs for 2025 Miami GP
There will be some eye-opening special edition F1 car liveries at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend. Here’s a look at the one-off paint schemes that have been announced
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Miami GP
It’s time to make some big chip decisions for your 2025 F1 Fantasy Miami GP line-up. Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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Lando Norris’s long list of mistakes that makes Piastri the new F1 title favourite
Since scoring his maiden Formula 1 win in Miami a year ago, Lando Norris has enjoyed several highs, but also many lows which threaten to relegate him to second fiddle to Oscar Piastri if he doesn’t bounce back quickly
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