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Podcast: Romain Grosjean, My Big Break
In our new podcast series, Romain Grosjean joins Chris Medland to discuss the moments that made him the racer is is today, including that Bahrain crash
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Sir Frank Williams obituary: the man who built an F1 team on a romantic dream
Sir Frank Williams 1942-2021 Frank Williams. Has there ever lived a man so immersed, so desperately enthralled and in love with motor racing? He didn’t have a plan, he had…
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Alonso’s winning form proves age is no reason to retire from F1 — MPH
Fernando Alonso’s third place at Qatar – his first podium in seven years – was well merited, a brilliant drive based on an over-achieving qualifying lap, an aggressive start where…
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F1 and MotoGP renew deals with Barcelona until 2026
F1 and MotoGP have announced new deals to keep the Spanish and Catalan GPs on their respective calendars until 2026
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Seidl: Losing to Ferrari doesn’t undo McLaren progress
McLaren will fight with Ferrari right to the end of the 2021 Formula 1 season but whatever happens there, the progress is clear
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2021 title battle shows how crucial Charlie Whiting was to Formula 1
F1’s 2021 title battle has captured the imagination of many but the refereeing has been suspect. It may never have been the case years ago
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Trackside view, January 2022
Race report Max Verstappen rules in Austin and Mexico City, but was crushed by Hamilton in Brazil Word on the beat China set to double up, McLaren and Audi rumours…
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Racing’s toxic rivals
February 18, 1979. Notionally the focus should have been on Richard Petty as he extended his Daytona 500 victory tally to six in the first full NASCAR race broadcast live…
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FIA presidential candidate Graham Stoker’s mission to bring change to motor sport
On December 17 a leader for global motor sport will be elected in Paris. Jean Todt, president of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile since 2009, has served his time and…
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Romain Grosjean, My Big Break
In our new podcast series, Romain Grosjean joins Chris Medland to discuss the moments that made him the racer is is today, including that Bahrain crash
F1
Sir Frank Williams obituary: the man who built an F1 team on a romantic dream
Sir Frank Williams 1942-2021 Frank Williams. Has there ever lived a man so immersed, so desperately enthralled and in love with motor racing? He didn’t have a plan, he had…
F1
Alonso’s winning form proves age is no reason to retire from F1 — MPH
Fernando Alonso’s third place at Qatar – his first podium in seven years – was well merited, a brilliant drive based on an over-achieving qualifying lap, an aggressive start where…
F1
F1 and MotoGP renew deals with Barcelona until 2026
F1 and MotoGP have announced new deals to keep the Spanish and Catalan GPs on their respective calendars until 2026
F1
Seidl: Losing to Ferrari doesn’t undo McLaren progress
McLaren will fight with Ferrari right to the end of the 2021 Formula 1 season but whatever happens there, the progress is clear
F1
2021 title battle shows how crucial Charlie Whiting was to Formula 1
F1’s 2021 title battle has captured the imagination of many but the refereeing has been suspect. It may never have been the case years ago
Archive
Trackside view, January 2022
Race report Max Verstappen rules in Austin and Mexico City, but was crushed by Hamilton in Brazil Word on the beat China set to double up, McLaren and Audi rumours…
Archive
Racing’s toxic rivals
February 18, 1979. Notionally the focus should have been on Richard Petty as he extended his Daytona 500 victory tally to six in the first full NASCAR race broadcast live…
Archive
FIA presidential candidate Graham Stoker’s mission to bring change to motor sport
On December 17 a leader for global motor sport will be elected in Paris. Jean Todt, president of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile since 2009, has served his time and…
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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MPH: Last-placed Alpine could fight for wins in 2026. Two corners show why
Alpine sits at the bottom of the F1 championship table this year; its drivers struggling with the car. But one change due in 2026 could transform its fortunes, says Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: When first’s the worst. Why F1 drivers lose to slower team-mates
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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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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Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 dream now hinges on 2026
Lewis Hamilton’s first season at Ferrari has been tougher than expected – but his focus is already on shaping a 2026 car he says will carry “my DNA”
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McLaren to auction future F1, Le Mans and Indy 500 cars
McLaren will make motor sport history by auctioning three future competition cars – including a yet-to-be-raced Formula 1 chassis – before they even hit the track
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F1 2026 driver line-ups: latest contract news and rumours
Max Verstappen is staying at Red Bull, but there are several unfilled seats in the 2026 F1 driver line-ups, including two vacancies at the new Cadillac team. Here are the contracts in place, rumoured deals and who could end up where during silly season
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