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People power to propel Perez? 2021 Mexican Grand Prix what to watch for
The ever-popular Mexican Grand Prix could prove critical in the title fight between Verstappen and Hamilton
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Don’t blame stewards for racing penalties, F1 needs a ‘common sense’ rule
Norris in Sochi; Alonso at COTA; Räikkönen in Mugello – sport will always have its grey areas, writes Chris Medland, who therefore says it’s right for stewards to assess F1 incidents separately
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Porsche close to a decision on F1 entry and on track for Le Mans in 2023
Porsche “can’t wait too long” to make a decision on its proposed Formula 1 entry – but it isn’t there yet; the company remains fully committed to Formula E and…
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Ross Brawn on F1 sprint races: ‘We could have a mini championship’
Formula 1’s third and final sprint weekend experiment of the 2021 season will take place at Interlagos later this month, following on from the earlier trials at Silverstone and Monza.…
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When will F1 teams stop making boring driver choices?
The young rookie hotshot being given a one-off chance used to be a familiar tale in F1, but not so much recently – why have teams become so conservative?
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Alonso’s ‘competitive paranoia’ fuels his fight against stewards – MPH
Fernando Alonso’s one-man war against the stewards has built up throughout the season, spilling over in Sochi and Austin – but, as Mark Hughes writes, this apparent campaign for on-track justice makes him who he is
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Secrets of the Steering Wheel Club, the ’60s bolt hole for racing drivers
“It was a great club. I’m amazed somebody hasn’t restarted it.” That’s Sir Jackie Stewart’s take on the Steering Wheel Club, Mayfair home from home for racing drivers. In the…
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Osella stripdown in Kyalami: Parting shot
January 23, 1982 Kyalami, South Africa Going ‘skins’, the Osella mechanics attend to Jean-Pierre Jarier’s car (note Cosworth V8) at a hot and dusty 1982 Formula 1 season opener. The…
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Trackside view, December 2021
Race report Hamilton hits 100 as hard chargers star in both Russia and Turkey Word on the beat Calendar rows, Alonso’s whinge and is Andretti entering F1? Tactical analysis Why…
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People power to propel Perez? 2021 Mexican Grand Prix what to watch for
The ever-popular Mexican Grand Prix could prove critical in the title fight between Verstappen and Hamilton
F1
Don’t blame stewards for racing penalties, F1 needs a ‘common sense’ rule
Norris in Sochi; Alonso at COTA; Räikkönen in Mugello – sport will always have its grey areas, writes Chris Medland, who therefore says it’s right for stewards to assess F1 incidents separately
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Porsche close to a decision on F1 entry and on track for Le Mans in 2023
Porsche “can’t wait too long” to make a decision on its proposed Formula 1 entry – but it isn’t there yet; the company remains fully committed to Formula E and…
F1
Ross Brawn on F1 sprint races: ‘We could have a mini championship’
Formula 1’s third and final sprint weekend experiment of the 2021 season will take place at Interlagos later this month, following on from the earlier trials at Silverstone and Monza.…
Opinion
F1
When will F1 teams stop making boring driver choices?
The young rookie hotshot being given a one-off chance used to be a familiar tale in F1, but not so much recently – why have teams become so conservative?
F1
Alonso’s ‘competitive paranoia’ fuels his fight against stewards – MPH
Fernando Alonso’s one-man war against the stewards has built up throughout the season, spilling over in Sochi and Austin – but, as Mark Hughes writes, this apparent campaign for on-track justice makes him who he is
Great Read
Archive
Secrets of the Steering Wheel Club, the ’60s bolt hole for racing drivers
“It was a great club. I’m amazed somebody hasn’t restarted it.” That’s Sir Jackie Stewart’s take on the Steering Wheel Club, Mayfair home from home for racing drivers. In the…
Archive
Osella stripdown in Kyalami: Parting shot
January 23, 1982 Kyalami, South Africa Going ‘skins’, the Osella mechanics attend to Jean-Pierre Jarier’s car (note Cosworth V8) at a hot and dusty 1982 Formula 1 season opener. The…
Archive
Trackside view, December 2021
Race report Hamilton hits 100 as hard chargers star in both Russia and Turkey Word on the beat Calendar rows, Alonso’s whinge and is Andretti entering F1? Tactical analysis Why…
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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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Who is Sonny Hayes based on? Real-life F1 comebacks just as dramatic as the movie
Long before Brad Pitt’s new F1 movie put the spotlight on a fictional driver’s return to the grid, Formula 1 was being shaped by the real-life comebacks that inspired many
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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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