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Sprint Qualifying shows F1 has more to offer
A new shake-up in qualifying led to an intriguing race and F1 might have something brilliant in the works
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Why F1 won’t swap pole position from Sprint winner to Friday pole sitter
F1 says the naming conventions for its future sprint races won’t be changing despite fan outcry
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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’
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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
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Gordon Murray: The Motor Sport Interview
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Uncovering the lost genius of ‘Uncle’ Carlo Chiti
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Sprint Qualifying shows F1 has more to offer
A new shake-up in qualifying led to an intriguing race and F1 might have something brilliant in the works
F1
Why F1 won’t swap pole position from Sprint winner to Friday pole sitter
F1 says the naming conventions for its future sprint races won’t be changing despite fan outcry
F1
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.…
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
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…
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Why did Ferrari fade in high-pressure Hungarian GP?
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
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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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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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Norris holds off Piastri’s charge to win – 2025 Hungarian GP results
Norris made a one-stop strategy work to beat Piastri as McLaren dominated the Hungaroring race
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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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