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Can Leclerc and Verstappen remain friendly foes in F1’s new battle for the ages?
The Leclerc vs Verstappen rivalry is friendly for now, but can these two polar-opposite F1 personalities keep things cordial?
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Drivers should have say in F1’s return to Saudi Arabia
F1 is under pressure not to return to Saudi Arabia despite the huge race fee the country pays. Chris Medland says it’s about time the drivers’ had their say
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Trackside view: May 2022
Race report Leclerc grabs the glory as Red Bull implodes in a dramatic season-opener at Sakhir Word on the beat A possible F1 return to Las Vegas and Ralf Schumacher…
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British Racing Partnership — pushed out by the establishment?
During 1964 Brabham, BRM, Cooper and Lotus formed the Formula 1 Constructors’ Association, or F1CA as it was then referred to. Ferrari did not join, but then that was Ferrari.…
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F1 in the USA: Every circuit that’s hosted an American Grand Prix
Dallas (1 GP, 1984) In the mid-1980s, the Texan oil town was best known for a daft but hugely popular TV show that traded directly on its name. In a…
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The wild F1 weekends at Watkins Glen
Homely, unruly – and just about everything in between. Watkins Glen was a curious but captivating mix, best summed up by the charm of the provincial town from which the…
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Formula 1’s US agenda: Miami now, Las Vegas next?
If you ever find yourself getting off a ferry at Weehawken Port Imperial in New Jersey, you might notice a long, low parking garage directly opposite you. On the ground…
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Why IndyCar’s best are at F1 standard
“I think we’ve got great talent in America,” said Michael Andretti recently to the IndyStar newspaper, “and I think it’s just a joke the way Europeans look at themselves all…
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The IndyCar drivers who could make the switch to F1
IndyCar is experiencing something of a boom as of late thanks in no small part to the rise of the next generation of talent. Álex Palou was crowned champion last…
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Can Leclerc and Verstappen remain friendly foes in F1’s new battle for the ages?
The Leclerc vs Verstappen rivalry is friendly for now, but can these two polar-opposite F1 personalities keep things cordial?
F1
Drivers should have say in F1’s return to Saudi Arabia
F1 is under pressure not to return to Saudi Arabia despite the huge race fee the country pays. Chris Medland says it’s about time the drivers’ had their say
Archive
Trackside view: May 2022
Race report Leclerc grabs the glory as Red Bull implodes in a dramatic season-opener at Sakhir Word on the beat A possible F1 return to Las Vegas and Ralf Schumacher…
Archive
British Racing Partnership — pushed out by the establishment?
During 1964 Brabham, BRM, Cooper and Lotus formed the Formula 1 Constructors’ Association, or F1CA as it was then referred to. Ferrari did not join, but then that was Ferrari.…
Archive
F1 in the USA: Every circuit that’s hosted an American Grand Prix
Dallas (1 GP, 1984) In the mid-1980s, the Texan oil town was best known for a daft but hugely popular TV show that traded directly on its name. In a…
Archive
The wild F1 weekends at Watkins Glen
Homely, unruly – and just about everything in between. Watkins Glen was a curious but captivating mix, best summed up by the charm of the provincial town from which the…
Archive
Formula 1’s US agenda: Miami now, Las Vegas next?
If you ever find yourself getting off a ferry at Weehawken Port Imperial in New Jersey, you might notice a long, low parking garage directly opposite you. On the ground…
Archive
Why IndyCar’s best are at F1 standard
“I think we’ve got great talent in America,” said Michael Andretti recently to the IndyStar newspaper, “and I think it’s just a joke the way Europeans look at themselves all…
Archive
The IndyCar drivers who could make the switch to F1
IndyCar is experiencing something of a boom as of late thanks in no small part to the rise of the next generation of talent. Álex Palou was crowned champion last…
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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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How Dietrich Mateschitz’s death set Christian Horner on road to Red Bull F1 exit
Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz’s death didn’t just change the company. It marked the begining of the end for Christian Horner’s two-decade reign at the head of the F1 team
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The F1 champions who slumped: Winners and losers from the 2025 season so far
At the 2025 Formula 1 season reached the summer break, clear winners and losers have emerged in a campaign defined by McLaren’s dominance
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Badass Brambilla: the day F1’s ‘Monza Gorilla’ won at deadly Österreichring
Vittorio Brambilla won just a single grand prix in his Formula 1 career but, writes Matt Bishop, it was a spectacularly skilful and determined victory at an Austrian race blanketed by rain and tragedy
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