Medland: ‘FIA needs Superlicence rule change for IndyCar’s top talent’
The current Superlicence points system is currently preventing several top IndyCar drivers making the F1 jump – something has to give, writes Chris Medland
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Max Verstappen was clearly a league apart in the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix, and examining the data shows just how much faster he was than rivals — and how the effect was multiplied by their various issues
In winning the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix from 14th on the grid, Max Verstappen has achieved something that only two F1 greats — Jim Clark and Michael Schumacher — have managed before him, writes Tony Dodgins
Daniel Ricciardo has struggled at McLaren since joining, but Lando Norris has excelled – the Brit gives his view on the Australian’s performance issues
It might not have been a classic, but the Belgian GP made its own point by being somewhat a microcosm of the 2022 F1 season
Max Verstappen wasn’t happy about starting towards the back of the 2022 Belgian GP grid, but made victory look easy in the race. Mark Hughes explains why he had such an advantage
Starting the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix 14th was no obstacle for Max Verstappen who made it look easy as he powered into the lead and disappeared into the distance at Spa-Francorchamps
Max Verstappen won the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix with devastating pace that nobody could live with — despite the Dutch driver starting 14th on the grid
Max Verstappen was dominant in 2022 Belgian GP qualifying, but his engine penalty means Carlos Sainz will start on pole
The current Superlicence points system is currently preventing several top IndyCar drivers making the F1 jump – something has to give, writes Chris Medland
Max Verstappen was clearly a league apart in the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix, and examining the data shows just how much faster he was than rivals — and how the effect was multiplied by their various issues
In winning the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix from 14th on the grid, Max Verstappen has achieved something that only two F1 greats — Jim Clark and Michael Schumacher — have managed before him, writes Tony Dodgins
Daniel Ricciardo has struggled at McLaren since joining, but Lando Norris has excelled – the Brit gives his view on the Australian’s performance issues
It might not have been a classic, but the Belgian GP made its own point by being somewhat a microcosm of the 2022 F1 season
Max Verstappen wasn’t happy about starting towards the back of the 2022 Belgian GP grid, but made victory look easy in the race. Mark Hughes explains why he had such an advantage
Starting the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix 14th was no obstacle for Max Verstappen who made it look easy as he powered into the lead and disappeared into the distance at Spa-Francorchamps
Max Verstappen won the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix with devastating pace that nobody could live with — despite the Dutch driver starting 14th on the grid
Max Verstappen was dominant in 2022 Belgian GP qualifying, but his engine penalty means Carlos Sainz will start on pole
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
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
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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The first pre-season test of the 2026 Formula 1 season is complete – here is every lap turned at Bahrain, broken down by driver, team and engine supplier
Antonelli and Russell finish on top as the first Bahrain test ends
Mercedes made up for Thursday’s problems with a lot of laps in the final morning
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