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Can Leclerc and Verstappen remain friendly foes in F1’s new battle for the ages?
The Leclerc vs Verstappen rivalry is friendly for now, but can these two polar-opposite F1 personalities keep things cordial?
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Drivers should have say in F1’s return to Saudi Arabia
F1 is under pressure not to return to Saudi Arabia despite the huge race fee the country pays. Chris Medland says it’s about time the drivers’ had their say
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Trackside view: May 2022
Race report Leclerc grabs the glory as Red Bull implodes in a dramatic season-opener at Sakhir Word on the beat A possible F1 return to Las Vegas and Ralf Schumacher…
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British Racing Partnership — pushed out by the establishment?
During 1964 Brabham, BRM, Cooper and Lotus formed the Formula 1 Constructors’ Association, or F1CA as it was then referred to. Ferrari did not join, but then that was Ferrari.…
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F1 in the USA: Every circuit that’s hosted an American Grand Prix
Dallas (1 GP, 1984) In the mid-1980s, the Texan oil town was best known for a daft but hugely popular TV show that traded directly on its name. In a…
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The wild F1 weekends at Watkins Glen
Homely, unruly – and just about everything in between. Watkins Glen was a curious but captivating mix, best summed up by the charm of the provincial town from which the…
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Formula 1’s US agenda: Miami now, Las Vegas next?
If you ever find yourself getting off a ferry at Weehawken Port Imperial in New Jersey, you might notice a long, low parking garage directly opposite you. On the ground…
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Why IndyCar’s best are at F1 standard
“I think we’ve got great talent in America,” said Michael Andretti recently to the IndyStar newspaper, “and I think it’s just a joke the way Europeans look at themselves all…
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The IndyCar drivers who could make the switch to F1
IndyCar is experiencing something of a boom as of late thanks in no small part to the rise of the next generation of talent. Álex Palou was crowned champion last…
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Can Leclerc and Verstappen remain friendly foes in F1’s new battle for the ages?
The Leclerc vs Verstappen rivalry is friendly for now, but can these two polar-opposite F1 personalities keep things cordial?
F1
Drivers should have say in F1’s return to Saudi Arabia
F1 is under pressure not to return to Saudi Arabia despite the huge race fee the country pays. Chris Medland says it’s about time the drivers’ had their say
Archive
Trackside view: May 2022
Race report Leclerc grabs the glory as Red Bull implodes in a dramatic season-opener at Sakhir Word on the beat A possible F1 return to Las Vegas and Ralf Schumacher…
Archive
British Racing Partnership — pushed out by the establishment?
During 1964 Brabham, BRM, Cooper and Lotus formed the Formula 1 Constructors’ Association, or F1CA as it was then referred to. Ferrari did not join, but then that was Ferrari.…
Archive
F1 in the USA: Every circuit that’s hosted an American Grand Prix
Dallas (1 GP, 1984) In the mid-1980s, the Texan oil town was best known for a daft but hugely popular TV show that traded directly on its name. In a…
Archive
The wild F1 weekends at Watkins Glen
Homely, unruly – and just about everything in between. Watkins Glen was a curious but captivating mix, best summed up by the charm of the provincial town from which the…
Archive
Formula 1’s US agenda: Miami now, Las Vegas next?
If you ever find yourself getting off a ferry at Weehawken Port Imperial in New Jersey, you might notice a long, low parking garage directly opposite you. On the ground…
Archive
Why IndyCar’s best are at F1 standard
“I think we’ve got great talent in America,” said Michael Andretti recently to the IndyStar newspaper, “and I think it’s just a joke the way Europeans look at themselves all…
Archive
The IndyCar drivers who could make the switch to F1
IndyCar is experiencing something of a boom as of late thanks in no small part to the rise of the next generation of talent. Álex Palou was crowned champion last…
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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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Kevin Magnussen: ‘McLaren chose me over Button. Then the shareholders overruled everyone’
Kevin Magnussen speaks openly about his struggles after losing his McLaren F1 drive in 2015 and the “unfair” pressure he had from the team
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How to win the Miami Grand Prix
Set against the backdrop of the Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Autodrome challenges Formula 1 teams and drivers with a mix of high-speed straights and tight chicanes. So what does it take to win there?
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The tragic Montjuich ’75 race that was platform for F1 trailblazer
The 1975 Spanish Grand Prix became one of F1’s darkest days – but it was also where a groundbreaking female racer made history
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