The day F1 said farewell to Murray Walker
This article uses edited passages from Maurice Hamilton’s book, a tribute to the voice of F1: Murray Walker: Incredible! At the 2000 German Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari started from…
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Qatar’s Losail circuit will host its first Formula 1 grand prix later this year, filling the vacant mid-November slot in the calendar. The track will host the inaugural Qatar Grand…
There are times in this job when you really wish you could just interrupt a driver and clarify things. I’ve done it before in the past, but the world of…
In a sport like Formula 1, where money talks louder than any other commodity, it’s not often that common sense prevails. But in the case of George Russell and Mercedes,…
Before he became an F1 commentator, PR guru and race and rally driver, Tony Jardine was an ordinary enthusiast, queueing for autographs and taking pictures of his heroes, including Jackie…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
This article uses edited passages from Maurice Hamilton’s book, a tribute to the voice of F1: Murray Walker: Incredible! At the 2000 German Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari started from…
Qatar’s Losail circuit will host its first Formula 1 grand prix later this year, filling the vacant mid-November slot in the calendar. The track will host the inaugural Qatar Grand…
There are times in this job when you really wish you could just interrupt a driver and clarify things. I’ve done it before in the past, but the world of…
In a sport like Formula 1, where money talks louder than any other commodity, it’s not often that common sense prevails. But in the case of George Russell and Mercedes,…
Before he became an F1 commentator, PR guru and race and rally driver, Tony Jardine was an ordinary enthusiast, queueing for autographs and taking pictures of his heroes, including Jackie…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole for the 2025 Hungarian GP, but his chances of a race win went awry in the second half of the race
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
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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Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Is Apple looking global as it bids for F1 broadcasting rights? Plus: Lots of love for Laurent Mekies, and James Vowles’ juggling act
A hard-earned grand prix career may have ended in tears, but there’s much more to this Belgian star than being just another F1 nearly-man. From single-seater success to tackling Le…
Born into wealth, Ulf Norinder, right, raced a Maserati 200S and Porsche 718 in his twenties when he befriended compatriot Jo Bonnier. In the 1960s, despite his size, he campaigned…
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