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The Brazilian hangover that shaped Verstappen vs Hamilton battle in Saudi Arabia
Unpredictability, unclear rules of engagement and a title in the balance produced a chaotic race in Jeddah says Mark Hughes
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‘Crazy’ street fight levels F1 championship: 2021 Saudi Arabian GP report
2021 is going to go down in history as one of the great Formula 1 seasons, and we can safely say that even before the deciding race. In fact, the…
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Max Verstappen penalised for Saudi GP collision with Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen has been given a 10sec penalty for his latest clash with Lewis Hamilton, after stewards found that he slammed on his brakes ahead of the Mercedes in a…
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Verstappen is ‘over the limit’, says Hamilton after Saudi clash
Lewis Hamilton has accused Max Verstappen of being “over the limit”, and said that he’s had to avoid multiple collisions with the Dutchman, who was penalised when both title contenders…
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Hamilton emerges from chaos to win: 2021 Saudi Arabian GP lap by lap
Lewis Hamilton won out in a chaotic and dramatic Saudi Arabian GP after numerous controversial incidents with Max Verstappen
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Verstappen’s total commitment meets Jeddah concrete: 2021 Saudi Arabia GP qualifying
When the dust settles on the 2021 F1 season, whatever the outcome, we need to appreciate one of the greatest contests ever, whatever the sport. As things stand, Max Verstappen…
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Hamilton on pole as Verstappen hits trouble: Saudi Arabian GP qualifying as it happened
Lewis Hamilton took a crucial pole in Jeddah while title rival Max Verstappen hit the barriers
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Hamilton cleared by stewards after alleged yellow flags breach
Lewis Hamilton won’t face a penalty after stewards cleared him of any wrongdoing in FP3
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F1 claims it will help change Saudi Arabia’s ‘terrifying’ human rights laws. Can it really?
“I’m not comfortable being here,” said Lewis Hamilton in December, honing in on Saudi Arabia’s “terrifying” laws for the LGBTQ+ community. Formula 1’s most prominent figure added his voice to…
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The Brazilian hangover that shaped Verstappen vs Hamilton battle in Saudi Arabia
Unpredictability, unclear rules of engagement and a title in the balance produced a chaotic race in Jeddah says Mark Hughes
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‘Crazy’ street fight levels F1 championship: 2021 Saudi Arabian GP report
2021 is going to go down in history as one of the great Formula 1 seasons, and we can safely say that even before the deciding race. In fact, the…
F1
Max Verstappen penalised for Saudi GP collision with Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen has been given a 10sec penalty for his latest clash with Lewis Hamilton, after stewards found that he slammed on his brakes ahead of the Mercedes in a…
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Verstappen is ‘over the limit’, says Hamilton after Saudi clash
Lewis Hamilton has accused Max Verstappen of being “over the limit”, and said that he’s had to avoid multiple collisions with the Dutchman, who was penalised when both title contenders…
F1
Hamilton emerges from chaos to win: 2021 Saudi Arabian GP lap by lap
Lewis Hamilton won out in a chaotic and dramatic Saudi Arabian GP after numerous controversial incidents with Max Verstappen
F1
Verstappen’s total commitment meets Jeddah concrete: 2021 Saudi Arabia GP qualifying
When the dust settles on the 2021 F1 season, whatever the outcome, we need to appreciate one of the greatest contests ever, whatever the sport. As things stand, Max Verstappen…
F1
Hamilton on pole as Verstappen hits trouble: Saudi Arabian GP qualifying as it happened
Lewis Hamilton took a crucial pole in Jeddah while title rival Max Verstappen hit the barriers
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Hamilton cleared by stewards after alleged yellow flags breach
Lewis Hamilton won’t face a penalty after stewards cleared him of any wrongdoing in FP3
F1
F1 claims it will help change Saudi Arabia’s ‘terrifying’ human rights laws. Can it really?
“I’m not comfortable being here,” said Lewis Hamilton in December, honing in on Saudi Arabia’s “terrifying” laws for the LGBTQ+ community. Formula 1’s most prominent figure added his voice to…
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Mark Hughes: ‘Farewell Imola, you don’t belong in today’s tamed F1 era’
This year’s Emilia-Romagna GP was probably Imola’s last F1 race, but the circuit was already pushing its luck in an age of safer and fairer racing — that lacks the rawness of the past, says Mark Hughes
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Why Verstappen was master of Imola’s final F1 monster mash
A brilliant performance in a pacy Red Bull — plus some lucky timing — pulled Max Verstappen clear of the pack in the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, which looks set to mark F1’s final race at Imola
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MPH: F1 2025’s competitive landscape after six races
Six races into the Formula 1 season, McLaren has taken an early lead as Max Verstappen has kept Red Bull competitive and Mercedes and Ferrari try to gain ground. Mark Hughes analyses the field’s form in the first quarter of 2025
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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 Ascari’s final F1 race ended with dramatic drop into Monaco harbour
This is the story of how two-time F1 champion Alberto Ascari ended up in the Monaco harbour, in what would be his last-ever Grand Prix
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McLaren’s Monaco miracle: when Hamilton was blessed by F1 racing gods
Lewis Hamilton’s victory in the 2008 Monaco Grand Prix reinvigorated his charge to a first world title. But as Matt Bishop recalls, luck had a lot to do with this turning point in the championship
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2025 Monaco Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Whether you want to watch every second live or catch up with the highlights, here’s everything UK fans need to know about how to watch, live stream, and follow the full schedule for the Monaco Grand Prix
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