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Hamilton tops timesheets for final session: Styrian GP practice round-up
Lewis Hamilton went fastest in Styrian GP FP3, setting up a thrilling qualifying session showdown with Max Verstappen
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One year on: the man who helped save F1 from Covid
COVID-19 threatened to cancel F1 2020 completely – but Steve Nielsen, in partnership with the forward-thinking organisers of the Austrian GP, was instrumental in saving last year’s remarkable grand prix season
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F1 teams to test more robust Pirelli tyre after Baku blowouts
F1 teams will test a new, more robust Pirelli rear tyre next weekend, in a further measure to prevent the rear tyre blowouts suffered by Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll.…
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Mercedes’ cunning question that reins in Red Bull’s speedy pitstops
There are two ways of getting ahead of rivals in Formula 1: make your car faster, or make theirs slower. It’s not quite as simple as just focusing on the…
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Mercedes won’t develop current F1 car despite trailing in title race
Mercedes will not make more major upgrades to this year’s F1 car, despite the risk that Red Bull will pull away in the championship. The team has shifted most of…
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Wolff says Bottas needs to ‘minimise off weekends’ as threat of Russell looms
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas needs to “minimise” his “off” race weekends, implying that his Mercedes seat is under threat from George Russell if he doesn’t. Wolff…
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Red Bull’s head of aero will defect to Aston Martin — but must see out 2yr contract
Red Bull’s Head of Aerodynamics Dan Fallows will be moving to Aston Martin to take up the Technical Director role
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Turkish GP re-added to 2021 F1 calendar, replacing Singapore
Istanbul has been recalled to the 2021 calendar as a replacement for the now-cancelled Singapore GP on October 1-3
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F1’s greats can’t show their talent in made-for-TV grands prix — MPH
It was fascinating listening in on Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean having a post-F1 chat about their new American racing adventures. Grosjean was relating his first Indycar test. “First run…
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Hamilton tops timesheets for final session: Styrian GP practice round-up
Lewis Hamilton went fastest in Styrian GP FP3, setting up a thrilling qualifying session showdown with Max Verstappen
F1
One year on: the man who helped save F1 from Covid
COVID-19 threatened to cancel F1 2020 completely – but Steve Nielsen, in partnership with the forward-thinking organisers of the Austrian GP, was instrumental in saving last year’s remarkable grand prix season
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F1 teams to test more robust Pirelli tyre after Baku blowouts
F1 teams will test a new, more robust Pirelli rear tyre next weekend, in a further measure to prevent the rear tyre blowouts suffered by Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll.…
F1
Mercedes’ cunning question that reins in Red Bull’s speedy pitstops
There are two ways of getting ahead of rivals in Formula 1: make your car faster, or make theirs slower. It’s not quite as simple as just focusing on the…
F1
Mercedes won’t develop current F1 car despite trailing in title race
Mercedes will not make more major upgrades to this year’s F1 car, despite the risk that Red Bull will pull away in the championship. The team has shifted most of…
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Wolff says Bottas needs to ‘minimise off weekends’ as threat of Russell looms
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas needs to “minimise” his “off” race weekends, implying that his Mercedes seat is under threat from George Russell if he doesn’t. Wolff…
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Red Bull’s head of aero will defect to Aston Martin — but must see out 2yr contract
Red Bull’s Head of Aerodynamics Dan Fallows will be moving to Aston Martin to take up the Technical Director role
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Turkish GP re-added to 2021 F1 calendar, replacing Singapore
Istanbul has been recalled to the 2021 calendar as a replacement for the now-cancelled Singapore GP on October 1-3
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F1’s greats can’t show their talent in made-for-TV grands prix — MPH
It was fascinating listening in on Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean having a post-F1 chat about their new American racing adventures. Grosjean was relating his first Indycar test. “First run…
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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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