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‘I want to love F1 again but the Abu Dhabi debacle is still too raw’
The final race of the 2021 F1 season in Abu Dhabi ended up being a farce and the sport I have loved since childhood remains tainted
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Podcast: Alex Albon, My big break
Alex Albon has a second shot at Formula 1 with Williams this year, continuing his rocky journey from karting champion to the grand prix paddock, where he has already spent…
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Which F1 team got the most from its car in 2021?
Which team gained the most time over its rivals in 2021?
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Otmar Szafnauer leaves Aston Martin ahead of 2022 F1 season
Otmar Szafnauer has left his position at Aston Martin the team has confirmed
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An F1 wishlist for 2022 – rooted (mostly) in reality
What do you wish for in 2022? Big question! Let’s keep it simple and stick to what we know… Loading a new year with resolutions we’ll never keep or expectations…
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Verstappen vs Hamilton in 2021: the greatest season in F1 history?
The extraordinary finale to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concluded what has been – by absolutely any standards – an extraordinary season of Formula 1 world championship racing. To the…
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: 2021 F1 season review with Medland, Hughes and Smith
Formula 1 produced a season like no other in 2021 and we’ve done our best to review it all in our 90-minute end-of-year podcast. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton battled…
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F1 driver line-ups: full grid for the 2022 Formula 1 season
With the tensions of the 2021 season dying down, focus is already switching to next year as Formula 1 introduces a new generation of car. The new set of rules…
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The problems F1 and the FIA must fix over the winter break
It was a memorable F1 season but some of the controversies won’t be forgotten any time soon. Chris Medland says the FIA has to address some major issues before next season
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‘I want to love F1 again but the Abu Dhabi debacle is still too raw’
The final race of the 2021 F1 season in Abu Dhabi ended up being a farce and the sport I have loved since childhood remains tainted
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Alex Albon, My big break
Alex Albon has a second shot at Formula 1 with Williams this year, continuing his rocky journey from karting champion to the grand prix paddock, where he has already spent…
F1
Which F1 team got the most from its car in 2021?
Which team gained the most time over its rivals in 2021?
F1
Otmar Szafnauer leaves Aston Martin ahead of 2022 F1 season
Otmar Szafnauer has left his position at Aston Martin the team has confirmed
F1
An F1 wishlist for 2022 – rooted (mostly) in reality
What do you wish for in 2022? Big question! Let’s keep it simple and stick to what we know… Loading a new year with resolutions we’ll never keep or expectations…
F1
Verstappen vs Hamilton in 2021: the greatest season in F1 history?
The extraordinary finale to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concluded what has been – by absolutely any standards – an extraordinary season of Formula 1 world championship racing. To the…
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: 2021 F1 season review with Medland, Hughes and Smith
Formula 1 produced a season like no other in 2021 and we’ve done our best to review it all in our 90-minute end-of-year podcast. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton battled…
F1
F1 driver line-ups: full grid for the 2022 Formula 1 season
With the tensions of the 2021 season dying down, focus is already switching to next year as Formula 1 introduces a new generation of car. The new set of rules…
F1
The problems F1 and the FIA must fix over the winter break
It was a memorable F1 season but some of the controversies won’t be forgotten any time soon. Chris Medland says the FIA has to address some major issues before next season
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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Mark Hughes: McLaren F1 driver falls for Montreal trap… again
When Norris’s bold attempt to pass Piastri ended with a crash into the Montreal pitwall, it stirred memories of McLaren’s infamous 2011 clash between Button and Hamilton at the very same circuit, says Mark Hughes
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Mr Saturday: How scorching pole secured Russell’s Montreal win
George Russell took command of the Canadian GP with an imperious qualifying performance – Mark Hughes analyses the full Montreal F1 weekend
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MPH: Ferrari to sack Vasseur? It’s the same cycle of F1 failure
Reports that Fred Vasseur is under pressure don’t seem to bode well for the Ferrari F1 boss. Will the team once more take the short-term approach and ignore its tested blueprint for success, says Mark Hughes
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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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Seven F1 champions confirmed for 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Prost, Fittipaldi, Stewart, Andretti, Mansell, Häkkinen and Villeneuve will be driving their championship-winning machinery
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F1’s bid to return to Africa boosted by Kyalami Grade 1 upgrade approval
Over the next three years, Kyalami will be upgraded to Grade 1 standards, making it eligible to host a Formula 1 race
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F1 race contracts: How long each circuit will stay on the calendar
As F1 expands globally, the future of each grand prix depends on complex, evolving contracts between race promoters and commercial rights holders, with some circuits secured long-term and others facing uncertainty
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