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F1 fans – and their social media posts – will help decide sprint qualifying future
The first Sprint qualifying is in the books and F1 believes it can be even better
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2002: the year Michael Schumacher described as ‘perfect’
19 years ago today, Michael Schumacher completed a devastating title assault by winning the F1 drivers’ crown faster than anyone else, a season which the maestro himself said couldn’t be improved upon
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‘Fernando Alonso’s title-winning form is back. Now he just needs the car’
All the talk since the British Grand Prix has, quite understandably, been about Max Verstappen v Lewis Hamilton and THAT crash. And in many ways, that’s been great for the…
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McLaren MP4-1B for sale: Laudable qualities
Some believe Formula 1 enjoyed its golden era during the ’70s and ’80s. If that’s when you grew up, there’s a good chance you spent more than a few summer…
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You were there: Silverstone testing ’87-’90
After a 1987 trip to Ferrari’s base at Maranello, Tim Latham and his friend Ray began to get invitations to join the team at Silverstone F1 tyre testing sessions, with…
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Gordon Murray: The Motor Sport Interview
In December 1969 a 23-year-old South African engineer came to England to look for a job, boarding a coach to Norfolk in the hope of work with Lotus. They were…
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Uncovering the lost genius of ‘Uncle’ Carlo Chiti
Bespectacled, portly and soberly overdressed –raincoat (often even come shine) and a penchant for Borsalino hats, business suit, cardigan/pullover/tanktop, collar and tie – he was instantly recognisable at Scuderia Ferrari.…
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Parting shot: Maseratis at the 1953 Swiss Grand Prix
August 23, 1953 Bremgarten, Switzerland The Maseratis of Juan Manuel Fangio, Felice Bonetto, Hermann Lang and Onofre Marimón make a splendid sight before the 1953 Swiss Grand Prix – the…
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Stefano Domenicali — My route to the top of Formula 1
At the start of this year Stefano Domenicali joined the Formula 1 organisation as its new CEO, and is only its third ever top man after Bernie Ecclestone and Chase…
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F1 fans – and their social media posts – will help decide sprint qualifying future
The first Sprint qualifying is in the books and F1 believes it can be even better
F1
2002: the year Michael Schumacher described as ‘perfect’
19 years ago today, Michael Schumacher completed a devastating title assault by winning the F1 drivers’ crown faster than anyone else, a season which the maestro himself said couldn’t be improved upon
F1
‘Fernando Alonso’s title-winning form is back. Now he just needs the car’
All the talk since the British Grand Prix has, quite understandably, been about Max Verstappen v Lewis Hamilton and THAT crash. And in many ways, that’s been great for the…
Archive
McLaren MP4-1B for sale: Laudable qualities
Some believe Formula 1 enjoyed its golden era during the ’70s and ’80s. If that’s when you grew up, there’s a good chance you spent more than a few summer…
Archive
You were there: Silverstone testing ’87-’90
After a 1987 trip to Ferrari’s base at Maranello, Tim Latham and his friend Ray began to get invitations to join the team at Silverstone F1 tyre testing sessions, with…
Archive
Gordon Murray: The Motor Sport Interview
In December 1969 a 23-year-old South African engineer came to England to look for a job, boarding a coach to Norfolk in the hope of work with Lotus. They were…
Archive
Uncovering the lost genius of ‘Uncle’ Carlo Chiti
Bespectacled, portly and soberly overdressed –raincoat (often even come shine) and a penchant for Borsalino hats, business suit, cardigan/pullover/tanktop, collar and tie – he was instantly recognisable at Scuderia Ferrari.…
Archive
Parting shot: Maseratis at the 1953 Swiss Grand Prix
August 23, 1953 Bremgarten, Switzerland The Maseratis of Juan Manuel Fangio, Felice Bonetto, Hermann Lang and Onofre Marimón make a splendid sight before the 1953 Swiss Grand Prix – the…
Archive
Stefano Domenicali — My route to the top of Formula 1
At the start of this year Stefano Domenicali joined the Formula 1 organisation as its new CEO, and is only its third ever top man after Bernie Ecclestone and Chase…
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Mark Hughes: McLaren F1 driver falls for Montreal trap… again
When Norris’s bold attempt to pass Piastri ended with a crash into the Montreal pitwall, it stirred memories of McLaren’s infamous 2011 clash between Button and Hamilton at the very same circuit, says Mark Hughes
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Mr Saturday: How scorching pole secured Russell’s Montreal win
George Russell took command of the Canadian GP with an imperious qualifying performance – Mark Hughes analyses the full Montreal F1 weekend
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MPH: Ferrari to sack Vasseur? It’s the same cycle of F1 failure
Reports that Fred Vasseur is under pressure don’t seem to bode well for the Ferrari F1 boss. Will the team once more take the short-term approach and ignore its tested blueprint for success, 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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F1’s bid to return to Africa boosted by Kyalami Grade 1 upgrade approval
Over the next three years, Kyalami will be upgraded to Grade 1 standards, making it eligible to host a Formula 1 race
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F1 race contracts: How long each circuit will stay on the calendar
As F1 expands globally, the future of each grand prix depends on complex, evolving contracts between race promoters and commercial rights holders, with some circuits secured long-term and others facing uncertainty
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Matt Bishop: F1’s self-destruction at Indianapolis – inside the 2005 US GP
Twenty years on from the infamous 2005 United States Grand Prix, Matt Bishop revisits how a catastrophic tyre failure, leadership deadlock, and political infighting turned an F1 race into a global embarrassment
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