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The V12 engine’s greatest hits
Colombo V12 (1947-65) Though I lack the evidence to support it, when people reading this magazine think ‘V12’, I’d bet plenty more thought of this engine than any other. Gioacchino…
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The flat 12 engine that powered Ferrari to ’70s F1 triumph
The best, most successful V12 in F1 history was actually a flat one, Mauro Forghieri’s 180- degree masterpiece for Ferrari, which served the team from the beginning of 1970 to…
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The V12 engine’s rise to power
Ultimately it was the sound. Higher rpm delivered smoothly thanks to smaller, lighter reciprocating parts and an even firing order, plus the cachet of costly complexity, added to its appeal.…
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An ode to the V12
We seem destined to enter an era of near-silence. Motor racing could soon be characterised purely by the sound of tyres on asphalt, rather than the wail of internal combustion.…
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Anthony Davidson on Jenson Button: My Greatest Rival
“I first came across Jenson when I was a novice racing karts in Wigan in 1988 on a motorcycle track called Three Sisters. There was this other kid on the…
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Flashback: Alain Prost towers over Suzuka
The cancellation of this year’s Japanese Grand Prix has deprived Formula 1 of more than a magnificent race track. Suzuka also produced a very different kind of passion within bizarre…
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Ferrari Formula 1 Car by Car book review
A daunting task, describing every F1 Ferrari, yet Stuart Codling manages to make his list of every model of grand prix contender (to use a phrase which avoids a definition…
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Formula 1 good month, bad month: November 2021
Good month Vomit comet Woking is winning again. Those dark 2015 days of Honda engines letting go every five minutes seem long distant. Ricciardo’s Monza victory meant we were treated…
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The F1 champion over the Hill
F1 Retro July 2008 It’s 25 years this month since Damon Hill, after several near misses, finally stepped out of his father’s shadow and claimed the drivers’ title for himself…
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The V12 engine’s greatest hits
Colombo V12 (1947-65) Though I lack the evidence to support it, when people reading this magazine think ‘V12’, I’d bet plenty more thought of this engine than any other. Gioacchino…
Archive
The flat 12 engine that powered Ferrari to ’70s F1 triumph
The best, most successful V12 in F1 history was actually a flat one, Mauro Forghieri’s 180- degree masterpiece for Ferrari, which served the team from the beginning of 1970 to…
Archive
The V12 engine’s rise to power
Ultimately it was the sound. Higher rpm delivered smoothly thanks to smaller, lighter reciprocating parts and an even firing order, plus the cachet of costly complexity, added to its appeal.…
Archive
An ode to the V12
We seem destined to enter an era of near-silence. Motor racing could soon be characterised purely by the sound of tyres on asphalt, rather than the wail of internal combustion.…
Archive
Anthony Davidson on Jenson Button: My Greatest Rival
“I first came across Jenson when I was a novice racing karts in Wigan in 1988 on a motorcycle track called Three Sisters. There was this other kid on the…
Archive
Flashback: Alain Prost towers over Suzuka
The cancellation of this year’s Japanese Grand Prix has deprived Formula 1 of more than a magnificent race track. Suzuka also produced a very different kind of passion within bizarre…
Archive
Ferrari Formula 1 Car by Car book review
A daunting task, describing every F1 Ferrari, yet Stuart Codling manages to make his list of every model of grand prix contender (to use a phrase which avoids a definition…
Archive
Formula 1 good month, bad month: November 2021
Good month Vomit comet Woking is winning again. Those dark 2015 days of Honda engines letting go every five minutes seem long distant. Ricciardo’s Monza victory meant we were treated…
Archive
The F1 champion over the Hill
F1 Retro July 2008 It’s 25 years this month since Damon Hill, after several near misses, finally stepped out of his father’s shadow and claimed the drivers’ title for himself…
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MPH: Radio calls hinted at Norris conspiracy — if you didn’t spot the hidden meanings
McLaren’s radio calls to Lando Norris were wildly misinterpreted at Spa, as F1 viewers missed the hidden meanings in Norris’s messages and actions that activated various pre-agreed strategies. Mark Hughes explains
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Splash and dash: How Piastri recreated Ricciardo’s greatest race
Oscar Piastri’s masterful Spa-Francorchamps win was reminiscent of Daniel Ricciardo’s finest F1 drive back in 2014, writes Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: How Piastri’s fearless Eau Rouge gamble decided the Belgian GP
A race that began with caution ended in strategic clarity, as Oscar Piastri calmly fended off team-mate Lando Norris to win the Belgian Grand Prix and tighten his grip on the F1 title race. Mark Hughes analyses the Spa event
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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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Today’s F1 starting grid for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc will start on pole for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix after a surprise result in qualifying, but Lewis Hamilton described his own efforts as “useless”. Here’s how the starting grid looks for Sunday’s race at the Hungaroring
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Hungarian GP
Should you stick or twist with your F1 Fantasy team at the 2025 Hungarian? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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Norris leads FP2 as McLaren dominates – 2025 Hungarian GP results
Norris goes quickest in second practice in Hungary by nearly three tenths from Piastri
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