Mark Hughes: McLaren’s attempt at fairness gifted Qatar win to Verstappen
A lap-seven safety car forced a simple choice – and McLaren got it wrong, throwing away Piastri’s win and giving Verstappen a shot at the title, as Mark Hughes explains
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Lando Norris is still in control of the F1 world championship, but he’ll face a nervous weekend in Abu Dhabi following a disappointing Qatar GP. Here are the latest permutations
Verstappen clinches Qatar Grand Prix victory ahead of Piastri, and the championship will be decided in Abu Dhabi next weekend
Piastri boosted his championship hopes with a straightforward victory from Russell and Norris
McLaren ran its cars with a ride-height safety margin in Las Vegas, where Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified for excessive plank wear. But, asks Mark Hughes, was that based on a more aggressive set-up to tackle Red Bull’s renewed threat?
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A lap-seven safety car forced a simple choice – and McLaren got it wrong, throwing away Piastri’s win and giving Verstappen a shot at the title, as Mark Hughes explains
Lando Norris is still in control of the F1 world championship, but he’ll face a nervous weekend in Abu Dhabi following a disappointing Qatar GP. Here are the latest permutations
Verstappen clinches Qatar Grand Prix victory ahead of Piastri, and the championship will be decided in Abu Dhabi next weekend
Piastri boosted his championship hopes with a straightforward victory from Russell and Norris
McLaren ran its cars with a ride-height safety margin in Las Vegas, where Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified for excessive plank wear. But, asks Mark Hughes, was that based on a more aggressive set-up to tackle Red Bull’s renewed threat?
Who will win F1 Fantasy’s duel in the desert at the 2025 Qatar GP? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix could be this season’s title decider. Here’s how to watch the sprint weekend live: full schedule, including start time and streaming details of every session
Aston Martin’s call to make Adrian Newey team principal marks Lawrence Stroll’s boldest decision yet
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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