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Behind the shoot: our Lando Norris cover
The challenge was to illustrate our British Grand Prix issue with a striking, unique image that captured the hopes of a home crowd that would be filling the Silverstone stands.…
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F1 sprint qualifying makes its case, as Silverstone sun favours Verstappen
Silverstone felt ground-breaking for myriad reasons. After nigh on 18 months of lockdowns, social distancing and meeting in groups of six, we had a capacity crowd at a Grand Prix.…
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Max Verstappen scythes his way to pole: 2021 British Grand Prix sprint qualifying round-up
Max Verstappen took a historic sprint qualifying race, putting himself on pole for tomorrow with Lewis Hamilton second and Valtteri Bottas third
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Max Verstappen sets strong pace in second 2021 British Grand Prix practice
Max Verstappen topped the timesheets once more in FP2 for the 2021 British Grand Prix, looking ominous ahead of F1’s first-ever sprint race – Lewis Hamilton was eighth
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Hamilton credits Silverstone crowd for qualifying result — he starts first in British GP sprint race
Lewis Hamilton thrilled a capacity Silverstone crowd by setting the fastest time in qualifying to put him at the front of the grid in tomorrow’s British Grand Prix sprint race.…
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F1 has to change, says Emerson Fittipaldi as he backs sprint qualifying
Formula 1 has to try new initiatives like sprint qualifying races or risk falling into obscurity, two-time champion Emerson Fittipaldi has said. Speaking ahead of the British Grand Prix, where…
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‘Hamilton Commission idea came from lack of diversity in Mercedes team photos’ says Lewis
Lewis Hamilton has said it was when observing Mercedes publicity shots that he was first inspired to start The Hamilton Commission
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Alfa Romeo sponsorship deal spells the end of new F1 manufacturer teams — MPH
As car manufacturers concentrate on electric road cars, they will no longer be spending R&D budgets on F1. So Alfa Romeo’s sponsorship deal with Sauber is set to be the blueprint for F1’s future, writes Mark Hughes
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‘Sprint qualifying success is as crucial to F1’s future as shiny 2022 car’
You’re forgiven if, like me, you’re finding it a bit of a confusing week in the world of Formula 1. I’m not quite sure why, but this afternoon you were…
F1
Behind the shoot: our Lando Norris cover
The challenge was to illustrate our British Grand Prix issue with a striking, unique image that captured the hopes of a home crowd that would be filling the Silverstone stands.…
F1
F1 sprint qualifying makes its case, as Silverstone sun favours Verstappen
Silverstone felt ground-breaking for myriad reasons. After nigh on 18 months of lockdowns, social distancing and meeting in groups of six, we had a capacity crowd at a Grand Prix.…
F1
Max Verstappen scythes his way to pole: 2021 British Grand Prix sprint qualifying round-up
Max Verstappen took a historic sprint qualifying race, putting himself on pole for tomorrow with Lewis Hamilton second and Valtteri Bottas third
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Max Verstappen sets strong pace in second 2021 British Grand Prix practice
Max Verstappen topped the timesheets once more in FP2 for the 2021 British Grand Prix, looking ominous ahead of F1’s first-ever sprint race – Lewis Hamilton was eighth
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Hamilton credits Silverstone crowd for qualifying result — he starts first in British GP sprint race
Lewis Hamilton thrilled a capacity Silverstone crowd by setting the fastest time in qualifying to put him at the front of the grid in tomorrow’s British Grand Prix sprint race.…
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F1 has to change, says Emerson Fittipaldi as he backs sprint qualifying
Formula 1 has to try new initiatives like sprint qualifying races or risk falling into obscurity, two-time champion Emerson Fittipaldi has said. Speaking ahead of the British Grand Prix, where…
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‘Hamilton Commission idea came from lack of diversity in Mercedes team photos’ says Lewis
Lewis Hamilton has said it was when observing Mercedes publicity shots that he was first inspired to start The Hamilton Commission
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Alfa Romeo sponsorship deal spells the end of new F1 manufacturer teams — MPH
As car manufacturers concentrate on electric road cars, they will no longer be spending R&D budgets on F1. So Alfa Romeo’s sponsorship deal with Sauber is set to be the blueprint for F1’s future, writes Mark Hughes
F1
‘Sprint qualifying success is as crucial to F1’s future as shiny 2022 car’
You’re forgiven if, like me, you’re finding it a bit of a confusing week in the world of Formula 1. I’m not quite sure why, but this afternoon you were…
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MPH: If F1 wants equal engines, where does artificial competition stop?
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks Mark Hughes
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MPH: Will youth trump experience in Saudi GP with a tyre twist?
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
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MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, 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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Kevin Magnussen: ‘McLaren chose me over Button. Then the shareholders overruled everyone’
Kevin Magnussen speaks openly about his struggles after losing his McLaren F1 drive in 2015 and the “unfair” pressure he had from the team
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How to win the Miami Grand Prix
Set against the backdrop of the Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Autodrome challenges Formula 1 teams and drivers with a mix of high-speed straights and tight chicanes. So what does it take to win there?
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The tragic Montjuich ’75 race that was platform for F1 trailblazer
The 1975 Spanish Grand Prix became one of F1’s darkest days – but it was also where a groundbreaking female racer made history
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