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Horner: conversations with F1 race directors should be broadcast
Radio messages to the race director won’t be broadcast in 2022, something Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes is the wrong move
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‘UK ban on Russian racers is right call after FIA passed the buck’
When the International Olympic Committee came out and told sporting federations it recommended athletes and teams from Russia and Belarus are banned from international competition, it was a big statement.…
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British GP ban for Nikita Mazepin as UK prohibits Russian-licensed racers
Nikita Mazepin looks to be banned from racing in the British Grand Prix, after UK motor racing’s governing body announced that no Russian-licensed competitors will be allowed to compete in…
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Michael Schumacher on the limit: Parting Shot
May 10, 1998 Barcelona, Spain Michael Schumacher makes his mark on the Circuit de Catalunya asphalt in his Ferrari F300. He’d finish third in the race, and second in the…
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You were there: F1 at Long Beach
Sun, sea and sparkplugs: From 1976-83, Long Beach street circuit in California was part of the F1 calendar and known as the US GP West. “I took these photographs on…
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Racing to the rescue: Mercedes innovation that helped fight Covid
Professor Becky Shipley walked into the soft, comfortable interior of the staff common room at University College London (UCL) and sank into one of its deep crimson leather sofas. It…
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79th Goodwood Members’ Meeting: The screaming sound of music
You may feel the need to bring some earplugs to the 79th Members’ Meeting in April. The Goodwood season bursts into life with a grid of shrieking V10-engined grand prix…
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F1 2022: the new era
So… here we are once again. A new season beckons, only this time with a revolutionary set of rules designed to give closer racing and rein in the big-hitters. Read…
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F1 in 2022: We predict a riot
What are the key challenges facing the top teams this season? We asked a quartet of experts with ties to Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren to reveal all …
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Horner: conversations with F1 race directors should be broadcast
Radio messages to the race director won’t be broadcast in 2022, something Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes is the wrong move
F1
‘UK ban on Russian racers is right call after FIA passed the buck’
When the International Olympic Committee came out and told sporting federations it recommended athletes and teams from Russia and Belarus are banned from international competition, it was a big statement.…
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British GP ban for Nikita Mazepin as UK prohibits Russian-licensed racers
Nikita Mazepin looks to be banned from racing in the British Grand Prix, after UK motor racing’s governing body announced that no Russian-licensed competitors will be allowed to compete in…
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Michael Schumacher on the limit: Parting Shot
May 10, 1998 Barcelona, Spain Michael Schumacher makes his mark on the Circuit de Catalunya asphalt in his Ferrari F300. He’d finish third in the race, and second in the…
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You were there: F1 at Long Beach
Sun, sea and sparkplugs: From 1976-83, Long Beach street circuit in California was part of the F1 calendar and known as the US GP West. “I took these photographs on…
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Racing to the rescue: Mercedes innovation that helped fight Covid
Professor Becky Shipley walked into the soft, comfortable interior of the staff common room at University College London (UCL) and sank into one of its deep crimson leather sofas. It…
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79th Goodwood Members’ Meeting: The screaming sound of music
You may feel the need to bring some earplugs to the 79th Members’ Meeting in April. The Goodwood season bursts into life with a grid of shrieking V10-engined grand prix…
Archive
F1 2022: the new era
So… here we are once again. A new season beckons, only this time with a revolutionary set of rules designed to give closer racing and rein in the big-hitters. Read…
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F1 in 2022: We predict a riot
What are the key challenges facing the top teams this season? We asked a quartet of experts with ties to Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren to reveal all …
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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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