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Verstappen wins titanic duel with Leclerc: 2022 Saudi Arabian GP as it happened
Read about the 2022 Saudi Arabian GP as it happened – which developed into a thrilling battle between Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen
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F1 drivers explain why they decided to race in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian GP was thrown into doubt after a missile attack near to the circuit – the drivers explain why they ultimately decided to race
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Perez takes surprise debut pole in incident-packed Saudi Arabian GP qualifying
Sergio Perez took a stunning debut pole in a session which saw Mick Schumacher suffer a horrifying shunt and Lewis Hamilton eliminated in Q1
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Data that shows Jeddah qualifying will be a thriller: Saudi Arabian GP practice analysis
Will Charles Leclerc take a second consecutive pole position or can Max Verstappen claim one back?
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2022 Saudi Arabian GP practice round-up: Leclerc fastest then crashes
Charles Leclerc went quickest again in FP2 in Saudi Arabian before hitting the wall, in a session which was delayed due to a suspected terrorist attack
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Toyota’s doomed attempt to conquer F1 with a Le Mans team: ‘They couldn’t handle the pace’
Toyota’s debut season was a microcosm of why the manufacturer didn’t succeed in F1 – Allan McNish, Mika Salo and race engineer Dieter Gass remember that eventful year
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Was Ferrari formidable or just flattered? Saudi GP should reveal all — MPH
We are at an intriguing point in the season, given what became apparent in the opening round last week: a race-winning, pole-setting Ferrari, a super-fast Red Bull and a struggling…
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Hülkenberg to continue subbing for Aston’s Vettel in Saudi Arabia
Nico Hülkenberg will again drive for Aston Martin in place of Sebastian Vettel at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the team has announced. Vettel tested positive for Covid-19 prior…
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‘We simply didn’t have the performance… it’s painful,’ says McLaren boss Seidl
The 2021 season saw McLaren continue its resurgence, with Daniel Ricciardo winning the Italian GP, and his McLaren team mate Lando Norris earning a pole position and four podium finishes.…
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Verstappen wins titanic duel with Leclerc: 2022 Saudi Arabian GP as it happened
Read about the 2022 Saudi Arabian GP as it happened – which developed into a thrilling battle between Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen
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F1 drivers explain why they decided to race in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian GP was thrown into doubt after a missile attack near to the circuit – the drivers explain why they ultimately decided to race
F1
Perez takes surprise debut pole in incident-packed Saudi Arabian GP qualifying
Sergio Perez took a stunning debut pole in a session which saw Mick Schumacher suffer a horrifying shunt and Lewis Hamilton eliminated in Q1
F1
Data that shows Jeddah qualifying will be a thriller: Saudi Arabian GP practice analysis
Will Charles Leclerc take a second consecutive pole position or can Max Verstappen claim one back?
F1
2022 Saudi Arabian GP practice round-up: Leclerc fastest then crashes
Charles Leclerc went quickest again in FP2 in Saudi Arabian before hitting the wall, in a session which was delayed due to a suspected terrorist attack
F1
Toyota’s doomed attempt to conquer F1 with a Le Mans team: ‘They couldn’t handle the pace’
Toyota’s debut season was a microcosm of why the manufacturer didn’t succeed in F1 – Allan McNish, Mika Salo and race engineer Dieter Gass remember that eventful year
F1
Was Ferrari formidable or just flattered? Saudi GP should reveal all — MPH
We are at an intriguing point in the season, given what became apparent in the opening round last week: a race-winning, pole-setting Ferrari, a super-fast Red Bull and a struggling…
F1
Hülkenberg to continue subbing for Aston’s Vettel in Saudi Arabia
Nico Hülkenberg will again drive for Aston Martin in place of Sebastian Vettel at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the team has announced. Vettel tested positive for Covid-19 prior…
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‘We simply didn’t have the performance… it’s painful,’ says McLaren boss Seidl
The 2021 season saw McLaren continue its resurgence, with Daniel Ricciardo winning the Italian GP, and his McLaren team mate Lando Norris earning a pole position and four podium finishes.…
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Adrian Newey a team boss? That really was not on anyone’s bingo card. Ever. But it came to pass on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix as Aston Martin…
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MPH: 2025 F1 grid was the closest in years, but why?
As the ground-effect era draws to a close, Mark Hughes uses qualifying data and technical insight to explain why the Formula 1 field has converged – and why the reasons go far beyond the rules alone
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MPH: Assessing F1’s rookie class of 2025 – the Mark Hughes verdict
Mark Hughes weighs up an exceptional 2025 rookie class, dissecting four contrasting debut seasons to reveal who truly stood out the most
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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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Portrait of a season: photos that capture an intense 2025 F1 championship
F1 final standings Who finished where in the final points… No. Driver Team Points 1 Lando Norris McLaren 423 2 Max Verstappen Red Bull 421 3 Oscar Piastri McLaren 410…
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Mark Hughes: My top 10 F1 drivers of 2025
10. Pierre Gasly He never gave anything less than his all in an outclassed, underpowered car. But Pierre Gasly’s fast corner prowess combined with the Alpine ’s good high-speed downforce…
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Gen Z vs generational talent: how title battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen split F1 tribes
Mark Hughes – This year was Mark’s last full season of day-to-day Formula 1 race reporting after 30 years of following the F1 circus The surface colours of the season constantly…
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