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Jenson Button: The Motor Sport Interview
Jenson Button MBE, or ‘JB’ as he’s known on Planet F1, did not have a job in the winter of 2008. A year later he was world champion, having won…
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Brian Henton on Alan Jones (& others): My Greatest Rival
This might sound big-headed but when it came to my rivals I always believed I was as good as, if not better, than all of them. You have to have…
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Flashback: Larrousse wreckage that reveals Alliot’s lucky escape
This is the transmission and right-rear corner – plus nose cone – from Philippe Alliot’s Lola on their way back to the Larrousse Calmels pit after an enormous shunt during…
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Revealed: Volkswagen’s top-secret 1980s F1 project
Volkswagen will be on the Formula 1 grid come 2026. Its Audi brand has confirmed its entry to the motor sport big time, while sister marque Porsche may or may…
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Parting shot: Circuit de Catalunya, Spain
Ferrari’s Jean Alesi lights up the Circuit de Catalunya – the first season this track had been used for the Spanish GP. Alesi finished fourth, with team-mate Alain Prost second…
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The Spice Boy doth protest too much: US GP – Goin’ up, goin’ down
Getting rebuffed by Brad, waiting for the FIA archive to load, and Spice Boy losing his cool
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How Hamilton battled until he had nothing left at US GP – race analysis
Hamilton fought gamely, but the irresistible Verstappen-Red Bull axis was able to overcome a pitstop disaster to win
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Verstappen at the limit to claim championship double after pitstop glitch in 2022 US GP
Max Verstappen had to fight for a victory that secured Red Bull’s constructors’ title at Circuit of the Americas, after a pitstop error turned a straightforward win into a battle with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. 2022 United States Grand Prix race report
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Verstappen seals Red Bull constructors’ title with comeback US GP drive
Red Bull’s F1 constructors’ title has long looked a formality, but a pitstop glitch added a late touch of drama at the United States Grand Prix, on an emotional weekend for the team
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Jenson Button: The Motor Sport Interview
Jenson Button MBE, or ‘JB’ as he’s known on Planet F1, did not have a job in the winter of 2008. A year later he was world champion, having won…
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Brian Henton on Alan Jones (& others): My Greatest Rival
This might sound big-headed but when it came to my rivals I always believed I was as good as, if not better, than all of them. You have to have…
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Flashback: Larrousse wreckage that reveals Alliot’s lucky escape
This is the transmission and right-rear corner – plus nose cone – from Philippe Alliot’s Lola on their way back to the Larrousse Calmels pit after an enormous shunt during…
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Revealed: Volkswagen’s top-secret 1980s F1 project
Volkswagen will be on the Formula 1 grid come 2026. Its Audi brand has confirmed its entry to the motor sport big time, while sister marque Porsche may or may…
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Parting shot: Circuit de Catalunya, Spain
Ferrari’s Jean Alesi lights up the Circuit de Catalunya – the first season this track had been used for the Spanish GP. Alesi finished fourth, with team-mate Alain Prost second…
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The Spice Boy doth protest too much: US GP – Goin’ up, goin’ down
Getting rebuffed by Brad, waiting for the FIA archive to load, and Spice Boy losing his cool
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How Hamilton battled until he had nothing left at US GP – race analysis
Hamilton fought gamely, but the irresistible Verstappen-Red Bull axis was able to overcome a pitstop disaster to win
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Verstappen at the limit to claim championship double after pitstop glitch in 2022 US GP
Max Verstappen had to fight for a victory that secured Red Bull’s constructors’ title at Circuit of the Americas, after a pitstop error turned a straightforward win into a battle with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. 2022 United States Grand Prix race report
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Verstappen seals Red Bull constructors’ title with comeback US GP drive
Red Bull’s F1 constructors’ title has long looked a formality, but a pitstop glitch added a late touch of drama at the United States Grand Prix, on an emotional weekend for the team
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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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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