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Why Hamilton still has full faith in Mercedes
After a dejecting slump in 2022, the seven-time world champion believes the time is right for Mercedes-AMG to strike back in the title race
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Medland: Positivity fuels Ferrari as it fires up Fiorano
In an age of heavily censored online launch events, Ferrari made a bold statement by actually running its new F1 challenger in front of a crowd of roaring tifosi
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Norris ready to win F1 titles – but how long will McLaren make him wait?
There are parallels to be made between Mika Hakkinen’s wait for a title-challenging McLaren and Lando Norris’s current situation, as Adam Cooper explains
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Alpine F1 battle shows what McLaren must fix in 2023
McLaren fell short of Alpine in last year’s F1 constructors’ battle but Project F1 data shows how its potential to perform much better in 2023
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Why F1 shakedown sent Mercedes’ 2022 season into a tailspin
With restrictions on costs, testing and aerodynamic simulations, a pre-testing shakedown has become crucial for F1 teams. Last year Mercedes showed the consequences of missing out on clean running
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‘Time is right for McLaren to succeed in F1 — and Oscar Piastri is key’
McLaren has the potential to fight the top 3 in F1 but will need rookie Oscar Piastri to be on the pace right away. How will he fare alongside Lando Norris?
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End of Alfa ‘mega deal’ as Sauber evolves into Audi F1 team
Alfa Romeo’s bargain-basement deal to badge Sauber’s F1 cars will end this year. Adam Cooper examines what the year holds for the team, and how it will transition into Audi from 2026
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Ford’s corporate approach at Jaguar ‘like a virus that spread’ says Herbert
Ford is staying out of team management in its latest F1 partnership with Red Bull and AlphaTauri, potentially still shuddering at its attempt to run Jaguar “the Ford way”, witnessed first-hand by Johnny Herbert and others
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Modern F1 streamliners? Why 2026 could bring sleekest cars for decades — MPH
In the early days of grand prix racing, long before wings, designers produced wildly original machines, designed for ultra-low drag. Could new F1 regulations for 2026 see greater focus on smooth, sleek bodywork? asks Mark Hughes
Single-Seaters
Why Hamilton still has full faith in Mercedes
After a dejecting slump in 2022, the seven-time world champion believes the time is right for Mercedes-AMG to strike back in the title race
Opinion
F1
Medland: Positivity fuels Ferrari as it fires up Fiorano
In an age of heavily censored online launch events, Ferrari made a bold statement by actually running its new F1 challenger in front of a crowd of roaring tifosi
Single-Seaters
Norris ready to win F1 titles – but how long will McLaren make him wait?
There are parallels to be made between Mika Hakkinen’s wait for a title-challenging McLaren and Lando Norris’s current situation, as Adam Cooper explains
F1
Alpine F1 battle shows what McLaren must fix in 2023
McLaren fell short of Alpine in last year’s F1 constructors’ battle but Project F1 data shows how its potential to perform much better in 2023
F1
Why F1 shakedown sent Mercedes’ 2022 season into a tailspin
With restrictions on costs, testing and aerodynamic simulations, a pre-testing shakedown has become crucial for F1 teams. Last year Mercedes showed the consequences of missing out on clean running
F1
‘Time is right for McLaren to succeed in F1 — and Oscar Piastri is key’
McLaren has the potential to fight the top 3 in F1 but will need rookie Oscar Piastri to be on the pace right away. How will he fare alongside Lando Norris?
F1
End of Alfa ‘mega deal’ as Sauber evolves into Audi F1 team
Alfa Romeo’s bargain-basement deal to badge Sauber’s F1 cars will end this year. Adam Cooper examines what the year holds for the team, and how it will transition into Audi from 2026
F1
Ford’s corporate approach at Jaguar ‘like a virus that spread’ says Herbert
Ford is staying out of team management in its latest F1 partnership with Red Bull and AlphaTauri, potentially still shuddering at its attempt to run Jaguar “the Ford way”, witnessed first-hand by Johnny Herbert and others
F1
Modern F1 streamliners? Why 2026 could bring sleekest cars for decades — MPH
In the early days of grand prix racing, long before wings, designers produced wildly original machines, designed for ultra-low drag. Could new F1 regulations for 2026 see greater focus on smooth, sleek bodywork? asks Mark Hughes
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Mercedes seizes early 2026 F1 advantage as Russell and Antonelli dominate opening two races
China March 13–15 Like Round 1, the season’s second race was another Mercedes lockout, but the outcome at Shanghai differed from Albert Park: a 2-1 rather than a 1-2. Make…
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MPH: Antonelli vs Russell – is this F1’s next epic title battle?
He’s only 19, but Kimi Antonelli has shown F1 championship-winning pace and may never get a better title shot. The ingredients are there for another historic battle between one experienced team-mate and a thrusting newcomer, says Mark Hughes
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Flawed F1 exposed again at Suzuka, but searing Antonelli would win in any era
Kimi Antonelli looked like he’d have blasted to victory in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, no matter what rules F1 was racing under, says Mark Hughes. However, the result was once again overshadowed by the shortcomings of the series’ new regulations
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Katsuta triumphs in Safari Rally as Toyota driver ends 94-start wait with grit and resilience
He wasn’t the fastest driver in Kenya – he failed to win a single stage – but traditionalists will tell you that speed is not the most important thing on…
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Verstappen’s Nürburgring pole and battle overshadowed by tyre rule exclusion in NLS2
March 21, 2026 Nürburgring, Germany A hero’s welcome for Max Verstappen in the Nürburgring pitlane after what appeared to have been victory in NLS2 as the four-time Formula 1 champion…
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Porsche Penske’s Sebring win marred by team orders dispute in Florida endurance double
March 21, 2026 Sebring, Florida, USA Porsche Penske Motorsport trio Felipe Nasr, Julien Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich completed a double in the ‘36 Hours of Florida’ when they added Sebring…
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Ready for the F1 title fight: How Kimi Antonelli revealed he has what it takes
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Leading the world championship aged 19, Kimi Antonelli has proved he has the pace to win the title — and this could be his best shot. Plus: how GPs could be shortened over safety fears, and why Max Verstappen is serious in threatening to quit
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Stewart and Jenkinson clash over safety as Rindt wins at Clermont-Ferrand
July 5, 1970 Clermont-Ferrand, France Smiles here, but the reigning Formula 1 champion Jackie Stewart and Motor Sport’s continental correspondent Denis Jenkinson were embroiled in a bitter war of words…
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Heikki Kovalainen on F1 pressure, McLaren years and the cost of chasing greatness
There are a small number of racing drivers whose stories only truly reveal themselves, or even make sense, when you stop thinking about lap times and start thinking about geography:…
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