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Fangio at Monza: Parting Shot
September 1951 Monza, Italy Juan Manuel Fangio in his tan helmet climbs out of the Alfa Romeo 159 Alfetta, which carries his 1951 Italian Grand Prix race number ‘38’. Helmeted…
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Flashback: Piquet’s problematic shoe
At each race this season, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and the rest will have ‘quiet rooms’ in which to gather their thoughts and get dressed, ready for action. Driving boots…
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Once upon a time in Formula 1 Land: Drive to Survive, Season 4
Twenty twenty-one has been vaunted by many as the greatest season in F1 history, so surely Series 4 of the hit documentary Formula 1: Drive to Survive couldn’t miss an…
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Peeling away Mercedes’ slimline sidepods
An updated Mercedes W13 with radically narrow sidepod inlets broke cover in Bahrain testing. It created a considerable stir. There is something very ‘stealth fighter’ in the way the Merc’s…
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Why the new F1 cars provide exciting racing, but need more work
The Saudi Arabian GP demonstrated how much the new F1 cars have improved the racing, but still show there’s much room for improvement
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‘The challenges of Bahrain muddied the waters somewhat’
At the time of writing we’ve just had the first race of F1’s new era, the first time the cars legislated to be able to race wheel-to-wheel actually raced. The…
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Formula 1: Good month, bad month – May 2022
Good Month Haas of the Viking King K-Mag decided he’d rather duel in the desert Haas than win the IMSA Bo-diddly-Idaho Raceway 6 Hours. An incredible fifth on his comeback.…
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F1 Retro: Mercedes class war
F1 Retro July 2005 Talk about multi-tasking: these days gigantic motorhomes with high-class culinary facilities followF1 stars around the world, catering to their every dietary whim. However, back when young Mercedes…
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Mercedes gambling with a poor hand
Mercedes found itself off the pace for the first time in many years at Bahrain, and before the Pierre Gasly-induced late safety car Lewis Hamilton and George Russell had been…
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Fangio at Monza: Parting Shot
September 1951 Monza, Italy Juan Manuel Fangio in his tan helmet climbs out of the Alfa Romeo 159 Alfetta, which carries his 1951 Italian Grand Prix race number ‘38’. Helmeted…
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Flashback: Piquet’s problematic shoe
At each race this season, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and the rest will have ‘quiet rooms’ in which to gather their thoughts and get dressed, ready for action. Driving boots…
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Once upon a time in Formula 1 Land: Drive to Survive, Season 4
Twenty twenty-one has been vaunted by many as the greatest season in F1 history, so surely Series 4 of the hit documentary Formula 1: Drive to Survive couldn’t miss an…
Archive
Peeling away Mercedes’ slimline sidepods
An updated Mercedes W13 with radically narrow sidepod inlets broke cover in Bahrain testing. It created a considerable stir. There is something very ‘stealth fighter’ in the way the Merc’s…
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Why the new F1 cars provide exciting racing, but need more work
The Saudi Arabian GP demonstrated how much the new F1 cars have improved the racing, but still show there’s much room for improvement
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‘The challenges of Bahrain muddied the waters somewhat’
At the time of writing we’ve just had the first race of F1’s new era, the first time the cars legislated to be able to race wheel-to-wheel actually raced. The…
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Formula 1: Good month, bad month – May 2022
Good Month Haas of the Viking King K-Mag decided he’d rather duel in the desert Haas than win the IMSA Bo-diddly-Idaho Raceway 6 Hours. An incredible fifth on his comeback.…
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F1 Retro: Mercedes class war
F1 Retro July 2005 Talk about multi-tasking: these days gigantic motorhomes with high-class culinary facilities followF1 stars around the world, catering to their every dietary whim. However, back when young Mercedes…
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Mercedes gambling with a poor hand
Mercedes found itself off the pace for the first time in many years at Bahrain, and before the Pierre Gasly-induced late safety car Lewis Hamilton and George Russell had been…
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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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