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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…
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Vettel: Sprint qualifying winner shouldn’t get pole status
Sebastian Vettel has criticised F1’s new qualifying format and the awarding of pole position to the winner
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F1 reveals car built to 2022 rules at Silverstone
Formula 1 will introduce the new generation of cars next season in 2022
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Murray Walker remembered at the National Motor Museum
A permanent tribute to Murray Walker has been unveiled at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire, remembering the legendary commentator who died in March. The commemorative plaque pays tribute…
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown tests positive for Covid; will miss British GP
Zak Brown will miss the 2021 British Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19 ahead of the race
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From a broken-in car to a nearly burnt BBQ – John Watson on his landmark ’81 British GP win
40 years on, John Watson recalls his watershed-moment 1981 British GP win, via a flick of the vees, stolen car radio, victorious BBQ – and the revolutionary McLaren MP4
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How F1’s 2022 rules should bring closer racing: aero changes explained
The first full-size Formula 1 car built to 2022 regulations has been revealed by F1, offering a vision of what next season’s grid will look like. The model represents the most…
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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…
F1
Vettel: Sprint qualifying winner shouldn’t get pole status
Sebastian Vettel has criticised F1’s new qualifying format and the awarding of pole position to the winner
F1
F1 reveals car built to 2022 rules at Silverstone
Formula 1 will introduce the new generation of cars next season in 2022
F1
Murray Walker remembered at the National Motor Museum
A permanent tribute to Murray Walker has been unveiled at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire, remembering the legendary commentator who died in March. The commemorative plaque pays tribute…
F1
McLaren CEO Zak Brown tests positive for Covid; will miss British GP
Zak Brown will miss the 2021 British Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19 ahead of the race
Great Read
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From a broken-in car to a nearly burnt BBQ – John Watson on his landmark ’81 British GP win
40 years on, John Watson recalls his watershed-moment 1981 British GP win, via a flick of the vees, stolen car radio, victorious BBQ – and the revolutionary McLaren MP4
Opinion
F1
How F1’s 2022 rules should bring closer racing: aero changes explained
The first full-size Formula 1 car built to 2022 regulations has been revealed by F1, offering a vision of what next season’s grid will look like. The model represents the most…
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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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MPH: Verstappen’s self-destructive rage has put him on brink of F1 race ban
Max Verstappen is just one offence away from an F1 race ban and a pattern has emerged in the way he’s racked up penalty points, 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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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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Will Norris ever learn how to race? Up/Down in Canada
Lando Norris’s wrecked McLaren was some metaphor for his racing aptitude over the last 12 months
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Who are F1’s youngest podium finishers?
At the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli joined a select group of Formula 1 drivers who have been on the podium as teenagers. Here’s a look at the youngest top-three finishers
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