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Video: Emerson Fittipaldi returns to Lotus at head of Type 72 anniversary parade
Emerson Fittipaldi was back behind the wheel of his beloved Lotus 72 at Hethel in a 50th anniversary celebration event
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The VW F1 engine axed before it could change GP history
A secret VW Formula 1 engine could have taken the racing world by storm in the 1980s, according to its developers. But a mysterious veil was drawn over the project after it was abruptly canned. We investigate in our latest issue
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How F1 will close down Vegas the ‘American Way’ for 2023 GP
F1’s launch party for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix came just over a year before cars will race on the circuit. Adam Cooper investigates its plans to shut down the Strip for a weekend
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Mario Andretti & Mauro Forghieri: living the Ferrari dream
Mauro Forghieri designed the cars that gave Mario Andretti his first Formula 1 win, as well as sports car success. The 1978 world champion recalls Ferrari’s “inspirational” engineer who was determined to win at all costs
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‘Leave me alone, I know what I’m doing’: the Kimi Räikkönen radio message from a past F1 era
With a terse eight words a decade ago, Kimi Räikkönen coined his F1 epitaph, with the series’ most-celebrated radio message. More than a meme, writes Damien Smith, it’s a throwback to the classic racing spirit
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Audi vs Porsche: the family feud behind F1 dream – MPH
Audi is realising its F1 aim, while Porsche is floundering – the intense competition between the sister brands is only amplifying the intrigue
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Mauro Forghieri obituary – Ferrari’s inimitable F1 engineering force
F1 engineering genius Mauro Forghieri came to Ferrari’s rescue in its time of need – then became one of the pillars of its success for years after
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‘Bring driver salaries into F1 cost cap to really level the playing field’
Tony Dodgins is struggling to get worked up about Red Bull’s F1 cost cap breach when teams are paying tens of millions to drivers in the hope of gaining precious tenths
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‘Mauro Forghieri was the one who got things done at Ferrari’: Jody Scheckter
Ferrari’s 1979 F1 world champion, Jody Scheckter, has paid tribute to the team’s legendary chief engineer, Mauro Forghieri, who has died at the age of 87
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Video: Emerson Fittipaldi returns to Lotus at head of Type 72 anniversary parade
Emerson Fittipaldi was back behind the wheel of his beloved Lotus 72 at Hethel in a 50th anniversary celebration event
F1
The VW F1 engine axed before it could change GP history
A secret VW Formula 1 engine could have taken the racing world by storm in the 1980s, according to its developers. But a mysterious veil was drawn over the project after it was abruptly canned. We investigate in our latest issue
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How F1 will close down Vegas the ‘American Way’ for 2023 GP
F1’s launch party for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix came just over a year before cars will race on the circuit. Adam Cooper investigates its plans to shut down the Strip for a weekend
Great Read
F1
Mario Andretti & Mauro Forghieri: living the Ferrari dream
Mauro Forghieri designed the cars that gave Mario Andretti his first Formula 1 win, as well as sports car success. The 1978 world champion recalls Ferrari’s “inspirational” engineer who was determined to win at all costs
Great Read
F1
‘Leave me alone, I know what I’m doing’: the Kimi Räikkönen radio message from a past F1 era
With a terse eight words a decade ago, Kimi Räikkönen coined his F1 epitaph, with the series’ most-celebrated radio message. More than a meme, writes Damien Smith, it’s a throwback to the classic racing spirit
F1
Audi vs Porsche: the family feud behind F1 dream – MPH
Audi is realising its F1 aim, while Porsche is floundering – the intense competition between the sister brands is only amplifying the intrigue
F1
Mauro Forghieri obituary – Ferrari’s inimitable F1 engineering force
F1 engineering genius Mauro Forghieri came to Ferrari’s rescue in its time of need – then became one of the pillars of its success for years after
F1
‘Bring driver salaries into F1 cost cap to really level the playing field’
Tony Dodgins is struggling to get worked up about Red Bull’s F1 cost cap breach when teams are paying tens of millions to drivers in the hope of gaining precious tenths
F1
‘Mauro Forghieri was the one who got things done at Ferrari’: Jody Scheckter
Ferrari’s 1979 F1 world champion, Jody Scheckter, has paid tribute to the team’s legendary chief engineer, Mauro Forghieri, who has died at the age of 87
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MPH: ‘Does Mercedes’ power unit break F1 rules? It’s not as simple as that…’
Mercedes’ F1 rivals are united in protesting its new power unit, as the series aims to stamp out “smart rule interpretation”. But it won’t be easy to resolve, explains Mark Hughes
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Podcast: ‘Having the best AI in F1 may be more important than the best engine’
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Why AI is set to become a major factor in F1. Plus: Adrian Newey’s extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner’s potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars
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MPH: ‘Speed chess’ and the new DNA of F1 racing
F1’s new ’50/50′ power units bring the fiendish problem of how to deploy and harvest electrical energy. It’s the ideal scenario for AI, writes Mark Hughes. F1 is on the brink of a significant evolution
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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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Bahrain F1 test stats: Total laps and combined fastest times
The first pre-season test of the 2026 Formula 1 season is complete – here is every lap turned at Bahrain, broken down by driver, team and engine supplier
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Bahrain F1 test: Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 on final day
Antonelli and Russell finish on top as the first Bahrain test ends
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Bahrain F1 test: Russell sets fastest time of the week on final morning
Mercedes made up for Thursday’s problems with a lot of laps in the final morning
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