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Rosberg leads criticism of Hamilton – but is it justified?
Ex-F1 drivers – with Nico Rosberg and Ralf Schumacher amongst the vociferous – have criticised Hamilton’s 2022 campaign, but does the evidence back up the opinions?
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F1’s radical new 2026 car: active aero, smaller cars and auto crash prevention
F1 could be set for significantly different cars in 2026, with the championship’s chief technical officer Pat Symonds revealing what might change
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Mercedes aiming for Miami GP upgrades to save 2022 season
Time is running out for Mercedes to find a fix for the porpoising issue that has cost it car performance
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Here is how Formula 1 can fix the sprint race format
F1 has hit a wall with sprint races but there’s scope to experiment with the concept, and a radical reformatting could be brilliant
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Time for Mercedes to press the reset button and focus on 2023?
Mercedes is facing some tough decisions to save its position as one of F1’s sharks. Andrew Frankel runs through the options facing it
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FIA blocked extra sprint races in a ‘cash-grab’, says F1 insider: Is it a sign of growing feud?
In the Bernie Ecclestone days, it almost always felt like there was a power battle going on between Formula 1 and the FIA. It was just an ongoing atmosphere that…
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Ferrari’s 640: the 1989 flawed masterpiece ‘that’s still influencing F1 design’
The Ferrari 640, with its slim lines, purposeful profile and ingenious technological innovations is the car many identify most with legendary F1 designer John Barnard. A machine that, on the…
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Ready-made glitz will welcome F1 to first Miami Grand Prix
Miami Grand Prix May 7-9 Is this the future of Formula 1? Liberty Media has long pined for a race to be held in Miami since taking over ownership of…
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Leclerc now ready for season-long title fight after Imola error
A late-race error mistake from Charles Leclerc cost Ferrari big on home soil but it’s lesson learned in what could be a title fight to the very end
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Rosberg leads criticism of Hamilton – but is it justified?
Ex-F1 drivers – with Nico Rosberg and Ralf Schumacher amongst the vociferous – have criticised Hamilton’s 2022 campaign, but does the evidence back up the opinions?
F1
F1’s radical new 2026 car: active aero, smaller cars and auto crash prevention
F1 could be set for significantly different cars in 2026, with the championship’s chief technical officer Pat Symonds revealing what might change
F1
Mercedes aiming for Miami GP upgrades to save 2022 season
Time is running out for Mercedes to find a fix for the porpoising issue that has cost it car performance
F1
Here is how Formula 1 can fix the sprint race format
F1 has hit a wall with sprint races but there’s scope to experiment with the concept, and a radical reformatting could be brilliant
F1
Time for Mercedes to press the reset button and focus on 2023?
Mercedes is facing some tough decisions to save its position as one of F1’s sharks. Andrew Frankel runs through the options facing it
F1
FIA blocked extra sprint races in a ‘cash-grab’, says F1 insider: Is it a sign of growing feud?
In the Bernie Ecclestone days, it almost always felt like there was a power battle going on between Formula 1 and the FIA. It was just an ongoing atmosphere that…
Great Read
Archive
Ferrari’s 640: the 1989 flawed masterpiece ‘that’s still influencing F1 design’
The Ferrari 640, with its slim lines, purposeful profile and ingenious technological innovations is the car many identify most with legendary F1 designer John Barnard. A machine that, on the…
Archive
Ready-made glitz will welcome F1 to first Miami Grand Prix
Miami Grand Prix May 7-9 Is this the future of Formula 1? Liberty Media has long pined for a race to be held in Miami since taking over ownership of…
F1
Leclerc now ready for season-long title fight after Imola error
A late-race error mistake from Charles Leclerc cost Ferrari big on home soil but it’s lesson learned in what could be a title fight to the very end
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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
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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
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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
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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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Bahrain F1 test stats: Total laps and combined fastest times
The first pre-season test of the 2026 Formula 1 season is complete – here is every lap turned at Bahrain, broken down by driver, team and engine supplier
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Bahrain F1 test: Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 on final day
Antonelli and Russell finish on top as the first Bahrain test ends
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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
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