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Remembering Dijon, Sebastian Vettel’s fantasy French GP location
Circuit Dijon-Prenois only held seven GPs and was criticised by some, but still managed to produce some famous moments in F1 history
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Vettel to McLaren in 2023? Think of the F1 driver reshuffle it could trigger — MPH
Sebastian Vettel sparked intrigue when he was asked about a potential move to McLaren next year. The 2323 silly season is well underway — and could be complex, writes Mark Hughes
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How to watch the F1 2022 French GP: start time, TV schedule and live streams
Watch the 2022 French Grand Prix live on free-to-view TV or stream it: all the timings for this weekend’s practice, qualifying and race sessions from Paul Ricard
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You were there: 1988 Monaco Grand Prix
Bob Sheppey had a friend working for TV-am at the 1988 Monaco GP who got him tickets, allowing him full access during practice. That was the year of Ayrton Senna’s…
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‘World’s best drivers need to stop complaining about F1’s track limits’
The track limits debate is set to rear its head once more in Paul Ricard, but the onus is on world class drivers to control their cars, writes Chris Medland
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Nyck de Vries to replace Hamilton in FP1 — what to watch for at the French GP
Formula 1 lands at Paul Ricard amid the swirl of a heatwave and rumours over which drivers will make the cut — and who will get the chop — for the 2023 F1 season: Nyck de Vries will put his name in the hat with a French Grand Prix practice session in the Mercedes
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John Watson: The Motor Sport Interview
John Watson came to England from Northern Ireland to make his name in 1969. His natural talent was immediately recognised and his journey to grand prix victories had begun. Wattie…
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‘Upgrade to accuracy’
There’s a modern trend which I know an awful lot of purists dislike, and that’s the omission of period-correct sponsorship from collectibles. This is a topic that grates with me…
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Jost Capito’s fight to make Williams great again
It nearly didn’t happen. Jost capito was a step away from retirement when he agreed to join Williams Racing as CEO in February 2021, before subsequently taking on the team…
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Remembering Dijon, Sebastian Vettel’s fantasy French GP location
Circuit Dijon-Prenois only held seven GPs and was criticised by some, but still managed to produce some famous moments in F1 history
F1
Vettel to McLaren in 2023? Think of the F1 driver reshuffle it could trigger — MPH
Sebastian Vettel sparked intrigue when he was asked about a potential move to McLaren next year. The 2323 silly season is well underway — and could be complex, writes Mark Hughes
F1
How to watch the F1 2022 French GP: start time, TV schedule and live streams
Watch the 2022 French Grand Prix live on free-to-view TV or stream it: all the timings for this weekend’s practice, qualifying and race sessions from Paul Ricard
Archive
You were there: 1988 Monaco Grand Prix
Bob Sheppey had a friend working for TV-am at the 1988 Monaco GP who got him tickets, allowing him full access during practice. That was the year of Ayrton Senna’s…
F1
‘World’s best drivers need to stop complaining about F1’s track limits’
The track limits debate is set to rear its head once more in Paul Ricard, but the onus is on world class drivers to control their cars, writes Chris Medland
F1
Nyck de Vries to replace Hamilton in FP1 — what to watch for at the French GP
Formula 1 lands at Paul Ricard amid the swirl of a heatwave and rumours over which drivers will make the cut — and who will get the chop — for the 2023 F1 season: Nyck de Vries will put his name in the hat with a French Grand Prix practice session in the Mercedes
Archive
John Watson: The Motor Sport Interview
John Watson came to England from Northern Ireland to make his name in 1969. His natural talent was immediately recognised and his journey to grand prix victories had begun. Wattie…
Archive
‘Upgrade to accuracy’
There’s a modern trend which I know an awful lot of purists dislike, and that’s the omission of period-correct sponsorship from collectibles. This is a topic that grates with me…
Archive
Jost Capito’s fight to make Williams great again
It nearly didn’t happen. Jost capito was a step away from retirement when he agreed to join Williams Racing as CEO in February 2021, before subsequently taking on the team…
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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 stats: Total laps and combined fastest times
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
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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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