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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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Mark Hughes: F1’s last-minute Suzuka fix hasn’t gone far enough
F1 cut Suzuka’s energy limit by a megajoule, but the fundamental problem remains, says Mark Hughes
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MPH: Newey isn’t being demoted. Here’s what’s actually happening at Aston Martin
The real story behind Adrian Newey’s changing role at Aston Martin has nothing to do with the F1 team’s struggles, as Mark Hughes explains
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MPH: Entertainment and old-school racing!? China showed F1 the way
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
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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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Can smaller turbo sustain Ferrari’s F1 title challenge?
Ferrari has emerged in front at the start of both 2026 F1 races so far, thanks to its turbo. Does it have enough to challenge Mercedes all season?
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Podcast: Newey out, Wheatley in? What’s actually behind the Aston Martin F1 reshuffle
It began with a clash at the top of Aston Martin. Now Adrian Newey is set to step down as F1 team boss, with Jonathan Wheatley his likely replacement. Mark Hughes explains the full story behind the headlines in our latest podcast
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Why F1’s late rule tweak won’t deliver flat-out qualifying at Suzuka
Formula 1’s current qualifying problem is hardwired into the fundamental architecture of the new rules. Is there anything that can be done?
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