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It takes two to tangle: 2022 Bahrain GP
Amid the many intricate technicalities of the first race of the new F1, with its ‘easy passing’ ground-effect aero and bigger tyres, with the difficulties of keeping those Pirellis in…
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‘F1 in 1982 boasted a larger cast of leading characters than usual’
Forty years on, remember the tumultuous F1 season of 1982? It boasted a larger cast of leading characters than usual – almost anyone could win. Any team which did not…
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Mansell selling classic F1 collection
It’s not every day the chance comes up to buy a genuine piece of Formula 1 history, but news that Nigel Mansell has decided to part with his car collection…
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The Editor: Which F1 team has the strongest leader?
One interesting aspect of the new Drive to Survive series is the focus on team principals. Some of the strongest episodes have been those that illuminate the personalities and styles…
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Russell piles pressure on Hamilton in Jeddah: Saudi Arabian GP data analysis
Mercedes woes continue as Lewis Hamilton had a weekend to forget but is George Russell ahead in the intrateam battle already?
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Hamilton’s lost opportunity: Saudi Arabian GP what you missed
Off-track troubles and on-track fireworks kept the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix tense throughout the weekend
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F1 on target but missiles the point: Goin’ up, goin’ down in Saudi Arabia
The action on the track couldn’t have been better, but events off it certainly could
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How Red Bull played it smart in Saudi Arabia: F1 race analysis
Because this new generation of cars can follow more closely, you can retaliate once you’ve been overtaken. In combination with a Jeddah track that is one big slipstream and DRS…
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Verstappen beats Leclerc in frantic fight to the flag: 2022 Saudi Arabian GP report
If Formula 1’s rulemakers could have picked two races to start the season to show they’ve got their new regulations right, they would probably have settled for the two they’ve…
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It takes two to tangle: 2022 Bahrain GP
Amid the many intricate technicalities of the first race of the new F1, with its ‘easy passing’ ground-effect aero and bigger tyres, with the difficulties of keeping those Pirellis in…
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‘F1 in 1982 boasted a larger cast of leading characters than usual’
Forty years on, remember the tumultuous F1 season of 1982? It boasted a larger cast of leading characters than usual – almost anyone could win. Any team which did not…
Archive
Mansell selling classic F1 collection
It’s not every day the chance comes up to buy a genuine piece of Formula 1 history, but news that Nigel Mansell has decided to part with his car collection…
Archive
The Editor: Which F1 team has the strongest leader?
One interesting aspect of the new Drive to Survive series is the focus on team principals. Some of the strongest episodes have been those that illuminate the personalities and styles…
F1
Russell piles pressure on Hamilton in Jeddah: Saudi Arabian GP data analysis
Mercedes woes continue as Lewis Hamilton had a weekend to forget but is George Russell ahead in the intrateam battle already?
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Hamilton’s lost opportunity: Saudi Arabian GP what you missed
Off-track troubles and on-track fireworks kept the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix tense throughout the weekend
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F1 on target but missiles the point: Goin’ up, goin’ down in Saudi Arabia
The action on the track couldn’t have been better, but events off it certainly could
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How Red Bull played it smart in Saudi Arabia: F1 race analysis
Because this new generation of cars can follow more closely, you can retaliate once you’ve been overtaken. In combination with a Jeddah track that is one big slipstream and DRS…
F1
Verstappen beats Leclerc in frantic fight to the flag: 2022 Saudi Arabian GP report
If Formula 1’s rulemakers could have picked two races to start the season to show they’ve got their new regulations right, they would probably have settled for the two they’ve…
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Mark Hughes: McLaren F1 driver falls for Montreal trap… again
When Norris’s bold attempt to pass Piastri ended with a crash into the Montreal pitwall, it stirred memories of McLaren’s infamous 2011 clash between Button and Hamilton at the very same circuit, says Mark Hughes
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Mr Saturday: How scorching pole secured Russell’s Montreal win
George Russell took command of the Canadian GP with an imperious qualifying performance – Mark Hughes analyses the full Montreal F1 weekend
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MPH: Ferrari to sack Vasseur? It’s the same cycle of F1 failure
Reports that Fred Vasseur is under pressure don’t seem to bode well for the Ferrari F1 boss. Will the team once more take the short-term approach and ignore its tested blueprint for success, 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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Seven F1 champions confirmed for 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Prost, Fittipaldi, Stewart, Andretti, Mansell, Häkkinen and Villeneuve will be driving their championship-winning machinery
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F1’s bid to return to Africa boosted by Kyalami Grade 1 upgrade approval
Over the next three years, Kyalami will be upgraded to Grade 1 standards, making it eligible to host a Formula 1 race
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F1 race contracts: How long each circuit will stay on the calendar
As F1 expands globally, the future of each grand prix depends on complex, evolving contracts between race promoters and commercial rights holders, with some circuits secured long-term and others facing uncertainty
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