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Why can’t F1 cars race in heavy rain? The reasons we rarely see full wet tyres
What’s wrong with F1’s wet tyres? All too too often heavy rain brings grands prix to a halt. But that’s not necessarily Pirelli’s fault…
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the Sao Paulo GP
Who will be your F1 Fantasy leading man at the 2025 Sao Paulo GP? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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2025 Sao Paulo GP start time: how to watch, live stream, F1 schedule and weather
All the key details for the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil – start time, how to watch, live stream info, full weekend schedule and latest weather forecast
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12 things we learned from the McLaren vs Palou trial
The McLaren vs Alex Palou court case has provided shock, intrigue and entertainment in equal measure – here are 12 fascinating things we’ve learnt from it so far
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From hunter to hunted: Norris’s next big test – What to watch for in the Sao Paulo GP
Can Norris handle the pressure of leading again? Will Verstappen keep his title hopes alive, and can Ferrari finally find consistency? We look at the main topics ahead of the Brazilian GP
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Matt Bishop: Wild Interlagos is F1’s greatest circuit – and shows why we love racing
Some circuits resemble corporate theme parks, but that could never be said about Interlagos: wild, untamed and challenging to its core, the Brazilian GP venue is a monument to the F1 greats past and present
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Has Colapinto done enough to secure Alpine F1 drive – and does it even matter?
Franco Colapinto’s steady rise has narrowed the gap to Gasly, but with Alpine still adrift in F1, even progress risks feeling pointless
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MPH: Mexico’s ‘lawnmower racing’ exposed F1’s problematic rulebook
Corner-cutting, confusion, and chaos – the Mexican Grand Prix’s first laps summed up F1’s rulebook issues, Mark Hughes says
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All Massa’s 2008 mistakes: Did these or Crashgate cost him F1 title?
Felipe Massa is claiming the 2008 Singapore GP should be annulled due to the ‘Crashgate’ scandal – we look at whether his and Ferrari’s litany of errors that year did just as much damage to his title challenge
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Why can’t F1 cars race in heavy rain? The reasons we rarely see full wet tyres
What’s wrong with F1’s wet tyres? All too too often heavy rain brings grands prix to a halt. But that’s not necessarily Pirelli’s fault…
F1
F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the Sao Paulo GP
Who will be your F1 Fantasy leading man at the 2025 Sao Paulo GP? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
F1
2025 Sao Paulo GP start time: how to watch, live stream, F1 schedule and weather
All the key details for the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil – start time, how to watch, live stream info, full weekend schedule and latest weather forecast
Indycar Racing News
12 things we learned from the McLaren vs Palou trial
The McLaren vs Alex Palou court case has provided shock, intrigue and entertainment in equal measure – here are 12 fascinating things we’ve learnt from it so far
F1
From hunter to hunted: Norris’s next big test – What to watch for in the Sao Paulo GP
Can Norris handle the pressure of leading again? Will Verstappen keep his title hopes alive, and can Ferrari finally find consistency? We look at the main topics ahead of the Brazilian GP
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Matt Bishop: Wild Interlagos is F1’s greatest circuit – and shows why we love racing
Some circuits resemble corporate theme parks, but that could never be said about Interlagos: wild, untamed and challenging to its core, the Brazilian GP venue is a monument to the F1 greats past and present
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Has Colapinto done enough to secure Alpine F1 drive – and does it even matter?
Franco Colapinto’s steady rise has narrowed the gap to Gasly, but with Alpine still adrift in F1, even progress risks feeling pointless
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MPH: Mexico’s ‘lawnmower racing’ exposed F1’s problematic rulebook
Corner-cutting, confusion, and chaos – the Mexican Grand Prix’s first laps summed up F1’s rulebook issues, Mark Hughes says
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All Massa’s 2008 mistakes: Did these or Crashgate cost him F1 title?
Felipe Massa is claiming the 2008 Singapore GP should be annulled due to the ‘Crashgate’ scandal – we look at whether his and Ferrari’s litany of errors that year did just as much damage to his title challenge
Standings – 2026 F1 World Championship
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MPH: Entertainment and old-school racing!? China showed F1 the way
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
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Epic racing in Chinese GP was boosted by F1’s new button
After artificial-looking overtaking in Melbourne, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix saw a return to F1 drivers following closely and then out-braking each other. Mark Hughes on the Shanghai spectacle
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Still sandbagging? Why Mercedes F1 car may be even faster than we’ve seen
As George Russell takes F1 sprint pole in China, Mark Hughes wonders whether Mercedes has a bigger advantage than we’re seeing, and if Red Bull finally has a solution to a long-standing problem
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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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Oliver Bearman ‘a contender for the title’ in top F1 car
Two races into 2026, the Haas driver sits fifth in the championship
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Fire, fury and what Steiner said: The highs and lows of Haas’s 10 years in F1
From an against-the-odds debut in Melbourne to a fireball in Bahrain, a fertiliser company, and a quiet resurgence under new management, Haas has survived ten years in Formula 1 – and has a unique story to tell
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Keep it simple: How Haas has emerged as F1’s midfield leader
Back-to-back midfield-leading results in Melbourne and Shanghai have given Haas a flying start to the new F1 era
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