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Mansell vs Senna: greatest battles of the drivers ‘born to compete’
Senna vs Mansell generated many of Formula 1’s greatest scraps – which one would you pick out?
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Nigel Mansell’s 1991 Williams that carried Senna sells for €4m —despite lack of engine
Nigel Mansell’s 1991 British GP-winning Williams, which he used to pick up a stranded Ayrton Senna, has been auctioned for €4.055m (£3.45m), even though the chassis was without its V10…
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‘I was embarrassed by Miami GP criticism — we’ll look to change chicane’, says F1 circuit designer
Who would be a Formula 1 circuit designer? A bit like the tyre supplier you are taken for granted and never praised for doing your job, but always in the…
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An F1 car for the price of an electric SUV? £85k estimate for Williams FW21
Alex Zanardi’s 1999 Williams Formula 1 car has sold for more than £300,000 at auction, after being advertised with an estimate starting at £85,000. Demand for the Williams FW21 was…
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Sebastian Vettel, statesman. New career beckons for F1 champion — MPH
For the benefit of those readers not resident in the UK, Question Time is a current affairs TV programme in which members of the British public put questions of concern…
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Austria ’02: How Ferrari team orders controversy embarrassed F1
Being a number two driver is a tag no Formula 1 racer wants to be associated with. Their job? To help their faster team-mate finish as high as possible, while…
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Sebastian Vettel on BBC Question Time: F1 campaigner expects ‘interesting’ debate
He’s championed causes on the grid and now Sebastian Vettel will voice his opinions on BBC Question Time this Thursday. It’s a chance to show that F1 drivers can be intelligent and thoughtful — if he avoids being tripped up, writes Adam Cooper
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Good racing and great fan experience — why Miami deserves F1’s thanks
You might have noticed there was a little bit of hype surrounding the Miami Grand Prix over the weekend. It was subtle, but it was there. I’m sure you’re all…
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Red Bull could have had 1-2 finish in Miami without Perez power loss — data analysis
“I think we lost another one-two today, to be honest,” said Sergio Perez as he rued a mid-race loss of power, hampering his efforts to progress from fourth place in…
F1
Mansell vs Senna: greatest battles of the drivers ‘born to compete’
Senna vs Mansell generated many of Formula 1’s greatest scraps – which one would you pick out?
Auctions
Nigel Mansell’s 1991 Williams that carried Senna sells for €4m —despite lack of engine
Nigel Mansell’s 1991 British GP-winning Williams, which he used to pick up a stranded Ayrton Senna, has been auctioned for €4.055m (£3.45m), even though the chassis was without its V10…
F1
‘I was embarrassed by Miami GP criticism — we’ll look to change chicane’, says F1 circuit designer
Who would be a Formula 1 circuit designer? A bit like the tyre supplier you are taken for granted and never praised for doing your job, but always in the…
Auctions
An F1 car for the price of an electric SUV? £85k estimate for Williams FW21
Alex Zanardi’s 1999 Williams Formula 1 car has sold for more than £300,000 at auction, after being advertised with an estimate starting at £85,000. Demand for the Williams FW21 was…
F1
Sebastian Vettel, statesman. New career beckons for F1 champion — MPH
For the benefit of those readers not resident in the UK, Question Time is a current affairs TV programme in which members of the British public put questions of concern…
F1
Austria ’02: How Ferrari team orders controversy embarrassed F1
Being a number two driver is a tag no Formula 1 racer wants to be associated with. Their job? To help their faster team-mate finish as high as possible, while…
F1
Sebastian Vettel on BBC Question Time: F1 campaigner expects ‘interesting’ debate
He’s championed causes on the grid and now Sebastian Vettel will voice his opinions on BBC Question Time this Thursday. It’s a chance to show that F1 drivers can be intelligent and thoughtful — if he avoids being tripped up, writes Adam Cooper
F1
Good racing and great fan experience — why Miami deserves F1’s thanks
You might have noticed there was a little bit of hype surrounding the Miami Grand Prix over the weekend. It was subtle, but it was there. I’m sure you’re all…
F1
Red Bull could have had 1-2 finish in Miami without Perez power loss — data analysis
“I think we lost another one-two today, to be honest,” said Sergio Perez as he rued a mid-race loss of power, hampering his efforts to progress from fourth place in…
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MPH: Last-placed Alpine could fight for wins in 2026. Two corners show why
Alpine sits at the bottom of the F1 championship table this year; its drivers struggling with the car. But one change due in 2026 could transform its fortunes, says Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: When first’s the worst. Why F1 drivers lose to slower team-mates
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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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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F1’s 75-year legacy takes centre stage at 2025 Monterey Motorsports Reunion
The Monterey Motorsports Reunion returns to Laguna Seca this August with four days of historic racing, rare machinery, and a special celebration of Formula 1’s 75th anniversary
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F1 2025 team-mate battles – Who’s leading each pair at the summer break?
As Formula 1’s summer break starts, who’s winning the most revealing battle – the one against their own team-mate?
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Matt Bishop: How many F1 titles would Didier Pironi have won?
Didier Pironi’s devil-may-care attitude brought tragedy and disaster to his short career. What could he have achieved in an alternate version of his story? asks Matt Bishop
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