Archive
F1 Retro: Good God, it’s an Arrows
F1 Retro June 2002 The German grand prix which took place in July 2002 was won by Michael Schumacher from pole for Ferrari. However, it would also become a footnote…
F1
Clive Rose/Getty Images
Latest F1 news and analysis
Archive
Formula 1: good month, bad month — September 2022
Good month Flashback! Mick Schumacher earned his first points at Silverstone after a battle with Max Verstappen. A Schumacher versus a Verstappen – is it 1994 again? Teary-eyed An…
Archive
Tougher F1 crash tests demanded after Zhou Guanyu’s Silverstone crash
Zhou Guanyu emerged unscathed from a terrifying-looking accident in the opening seconds of the British Grand Prix, his Alfa Romeo flipping behind the barriers after interlocking wheels with George Russell’s…
Archive
Ferrari’s Silverstone strategy call that cost Charles Leclerc
Silverstone marked the second time this season that Ferrari was involved in a controversial strategy call. Unlike at Monaco, it didn’t cost the team a victory, as Carlos Sainz took…
Archive
Word on the beat, September 2022
A Porsche announcement at the Austrian GP concerning its buying a stake in Red Bull Racing in the future was postponed, probably until the end of the year when it’s…
Opinion
Archive
‘Why should Mercedes’ problem be everyone else’s problem?’ Mark Hughes
The FIA issued Technical Directive 039 to the F1 teams ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. It addressed the vexed issue of bouncing and porpoising following complaints from drivers in…
Archive
Bernie Ecclestone to face fraud charges after tax investigation
The incredible story of Bernie Ecclestone took another twist in July when it was announced that he would face charges of fraud after an investigation by the UK tax authorities.…
Archive
The Classic at Silverstone to honour Sir Frank Williams
The British Grand Prix may be over and done with for another season, but there’s still plenty of Formula 1 action still to come at Silverstone as this year’s Classic…
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Anthony Davidson, My big break
For most racing drivers, the chance to step up to Formula 1 is the opportunity of their careers, but Anthony Davidson says that his first grand prix start is something…
Archive
F1 Retro: Good God, it’s an Arrows
F1 Retro June 2002 The German grand prix which took place in July 2002 was won by Michael Schumacher from pole for Ferrari. However, it would also become a footnote…
Archive
Formula 1: good month, bad month — September 2022
Good month Flashback! Mick Schumacher earned his first points at Silverstone after a battle with Max Verstappen. A Schumacher versus a Verstappen – is it 1994 again? Teary-eyed An…
Archive
Tougher F1 crash tests demanded after Zhou Guanyu’s Silverstone crash
Zhou Guanyu emerged unscathed from a terrifying-looking accident in the opening seconds of the British Grand Prix, his Alfa Romeo flipping behind the barriers after interlocking wheels with George Russell’s…
Archive
Ferrari’s Silverstone strategy call that cost Charles Leclerc
Silverstone marked the second time this season that Ferrari was involved in a controversial strategy call. Unlike at Monaco, it didn’t cost the team a victory, as Carlos Sainz took…
Archive
Word on the beat, September 2022
A Porsche announcement at the Austrian GP concerning its buying a stake in Red Bull Racing in the future was postponed, probably until the end of the year when it’s…
Opinion
Archive
‘Why should Mercedes’ problem be everyone else’s problem?’ Mark Hughes
The FIA issued Technical Directive 039 to the F1 teams ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. It addressed the vexed issue of bouncing and porpoising following complaints from drivers in…
Archive
Bernie Ecclestone to face fraud charges after tax investigation
The incredible story of Bernie Ecclestone took another twist in July when it was announced that he would face charges of fraud after an investigation by the UK tax authorities.…
Archive
The Classic at Silverstone to honour Sir Frank Williams
The British Grand Prix may be over and done with for another season, but there’s still plenty of Formula 1 action still to come at Silverstone as this year’s Classic…
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Anthony Davidson, My big break
For most racing drivers, the chance to step up to Formula 1 is the opportunity of their careers, but Anthony Davidson says that his first grand prix start is something…
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
Mark Hughes
View all
F1
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
F1 Show
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
F1
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
Race Reports & Analysis
View all
Subscriber
Archive
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…
F1
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
F1
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
F1
View all
F1
Bahrain F1 test: Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 on final day
Antonelli and Russell finish on top as the first Bahrain test ends
F1
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
F1
Verstappen’s brutal takedown handed F1 a big headache for the new era
F1’s biggest star Max Verstappen says the new 2026 cars are “anti-racing”, creating somewhat of a PR nightmare for the championship
The Motor Sport archive
Every word and picture published by us since 1924
×