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Should we be worried about the 2022 Formula 1 car?
F1 has placed a lot of faith in the new technical regulations making the racing better but Chris Medland says even if they don’t, the reset can be a good thing
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A Jean Todt Ferrari comeback could rekindle past glory… but there’s a risk
Returning to the scene of past glories for another crack at success tends to be fraught with jeopardy, especially for those who hit the greatest heights first time around. The…
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Alonso: ‘Now I’m the oldest F1 driver, I work harder than everyone else’
He may have turned 40 last July, but Fernando Alonso has no intention of slowing down any time soon. After using the 2021 season to get back up to speed…
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When a talent like Max Verstappen sends F1 car design in the wrong direction — MPH
The equation between driver and car and car performance is a complex one. At F1 level the drivers are close enough in their basic speed that it’s often a fallacy…
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Did Mercedes announcement slow Russell down in 2021?
It was one of the worst-kept secrets of the paddock in 2021 but did Mercedes’ George Russell announcement make him slower?
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Given up on F1? Why 2022 is not the season to switch off
New car, driver line-ups, regulations and defending champion, there are plenty of reasons to stick with F1 in 2022
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F1 2021 team-mate battles: star drivers, underperformers and ones to watch in 2022
Every driver had their moments in 2021 to stand out against their team-mate but who got the best out of their car and who should you keep an eye on in 2022?
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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…
F1
Should we be worried about the 2022 Formula 1 car?
F1 has placed a lot of faith in the new technical regulations making the racing better but Chris Medland says even if they don’t, the reset can be a good thing
F1
A Jean Todt Ferrari comeback could rekindle past glory… but there’s a risk
Returning to the scene of past glories for another crack at success tends to be fraught with jeopardy, especially for those who hit the greatest heights first time around. The…
F1
Alonso: ‘Now I’m the oldest F1 driver, I work harder than everyone else’
He may have turned 40 last July, but Fernando Alonso has no intention of slowing down any time soon. After using the 2021 season to get back up to speed…
F1
When a talent like Max Verstappen sends F1 car design in the wrong direction — MPH
The equation between driver and car and car performance is a complex one. At F1 level the drivers are close enough in their basic speed that it’s often a fallacy…
F1
Did Mercedes announcement slow Russell down in 2021?
It was one of the worst-kept secrets of the paddock in 2021 but did Mercedes’ George Russell announcement make him slower?
F1
Given up on F1? Why 2022 is not the season to switch off
New car, driver line-ups, regulations and defending champion, there are plenty of reasons to stick with F1 in 2022
F1
F1 2021 team-mate battles: star drivers, underperformers and ones to watch in 2022
Every driver had their moments in 2021 to stand out against their team-mate but who got the best out of their car and who should you keep an eye on in 2022?
F1
‘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…
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MPH: Radio calls hinted at Norris conspiracy — if you didn’t spot the hidden meanings
McLaren’s radio calls to Lando Norris were wildly misinterpreted at Spa, as F1 viewers missed the hidden meanings in Norris’s messages and actions that activated various pre-agreed strategies. Mark Hughes explains
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Splash and dash: How Piastri recreated Ricciardo’s greatest race
Oscar Piastri’s masterful Spa-Francorchamps win was reminiscent of Daniel Ricciardo’s finest F1 drive back in 2014, writes Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: How Piastri’s fearless Eau Rouge gamble decided the Belgian GP
A race that began with caution ended in strategic clarity, as Oscar Piastri calmly fended off team-mate Lando Norris to win the Belgian Grand Prix and tighten his grip on the F1 title race. Mark Hughes analyses the Spa event
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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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Tomorrow’s F1 starting grid for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc will start on pole for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix after a surprise result in qualifying, but Lewis Hamilton described his own efforts as “useless”. Here’s how the starting grid looks for Sunday’s race at the Hungaroring
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Hungarian GP
Should you stick or twist with your F1 Fantasy team at the 2025 Hungarian? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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Norris leads FP2 as McLaren dominates – 2025 Hungarian GP results
Norris goes quickest in second practice in Hungary by nearly three tenths from Piastri
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