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Paddy Lowe on his sustainable fuel mission: ‘The world is decades behind’
F1 is set to use sustainable fuel by 2026 – but, thanks to former Mercedes tech chief Paddy Lowe’s Zero Petroleum, it’s already being used elsewhere
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‘Daniel Ricciardo’s sabbatical moves closer’: Chris Medland
Even after the announcement that his McLaren contract was being terminated early, to me it was an unthinkable prospect. Daniel Ricciardo taking a year out from Formula 1 just didn’t…
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Crowned world champion for Ferrari at Monza — ‘It was just a relief’, says Jody Scheckter
Few moments in Monza’s 100-year history are as emotional as Jody Scheckter’s 1979 Italian GP victory in a Ferrari, securing the drivers’ and constructors’ titles. Damien Smith revisits the F1 win with the South African veteran
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Could Mercedes have done anything differently to win Dutch GP? Data analysis
It was a result widely expected before the race but, for a few laps of the Dutch Grand Prix, victory for Max Verstappen looked almost unlikely, as Mercedes aced its…
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Dutch rant reveals Hamilton has F1 fight on his hands with George Russell
A furious Lewis Hamilton lambasted his team, as he once again fell behind George Russell in an outburst that revealed the close competition within Mercedes, writes Tony Dodgins
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Red Bull’s not-so-secret weapon: Up and down at the Dutch GP
Did Red Bull win Zandvoort in the pitlane or was the answer wandering around the Dutch dunes?
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Forget conspiracies, Verstappen’s Dutch GP win was never in doubt — F1 race analysis
Lewis Hamilton was in contention to win the Dutch Grand Prix until a suspiciously-timed AlphaTauri retirement worked to Max Verstappen’s advantage. But the Dutchman was always likely to win — and there was no conspiracy, writes Mark Hughes
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Verstappen class of field despite Mercedes challenge: 2022 Dutch GP race report
Mercedes threatened Verstappen and Red Bull at Zandvoort, but the home favourites still proved too strong at the Dutch GP
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Verstappen rides his luck to beat Mercedes: 2022 Dutch GP round-up
Red Bull outwitted Mercedes on strategy to allow Max Verstappen to snatch the 2022 Dutch GP win from Lewis Hamilton
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Paddy Lowe on his sustainable fuel mission: ‘The world is decades behind’
F1 is set to use sustainable fuel by 2026 – but, thanks to former Mercedes tech chief Paddy Lowe’s Zero Petroleum, it’s already being used elsewhere
F1
‘Daniel Ricciardo’s sabbatical moves closer’: Chris Medland
Even after the announcement that his McLaren contract was being terminated early, to me it was an unthinkable prospect. Daniel Ricciardo taking a year out from Formula 1 just didn’t…
F1
Crowned world champion for Ferrari at Monza — ‘It was just a relief’, says Jody Scheckter
Few moments in Monza’s 100-year history are as emotional as Jody Scheckter’s 1979 Italian GP victory in a Ferrari, securing the drivers’ and constructors’ titles. Damien Smith revisits the F1 win with the South African veteran
F1
Could Mercedes have done anything differently to win Dutch GP? Data analysis
It was a result widely expected before the race but, for a few laps of the Dutch Grand Prix, victory for Max Verstappen looked almost unlikely, as Mercedes aced its…
Opinion
Opinions
Dutch rant reveals Hamilton has F1 fight on his hands with George Russell
A furious Lewis Hamilton lambasted his team, as he once again fell behind George Russell in an outburst that revealed the close competition within Mercedes, writes Tony Dodgins
F1
Red Bull’s not-so-secret weapon: Up and down at the Dutch GP
Did Red Bull win Zandvoort in the pitlane or was the answer wandering around the Dutch dunes?
F1
Forget conspiracies, Verstappen’s Dutch GP win was never in doubt — F1 race analysis
Lewis Hamilton was in contention to win the Dutch Grand Prix until a suspiciously-timed AlphaTauri retirement worked to Max Verstappen’s advantage. But the Dutchman was always likely to win — and there was no conspiracy, writes Mark Hughes
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Verstappen class of field despite Mercedes challenge: 2022 Dutch GP race report
Mercedes threatened Verstappen and Red Bull at Zandvoort, but the home favourites still proved too strong at the Dutch GP
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Verstappen rides his luck to beat Mercedes: 2022 Dutch GP round-up
Red Bull outwitted Mercedes on strategy to allow Max Verstappen to snatch the 2022 Dutch GP win from Lewis Hamilton
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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: 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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Verstappen’s brutal takedown handed F1 a big headache for the new era
F1’s biggest star Max Verstappen says the new 2026 cars are “anti-racing”, creating somewhat of a PR nightmare for the championship
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