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F1 needs more of George Russell’s raw emotion
I’m going to start this column with a disclaimer: I have never crashed a Formula 1 car at nearly 200mph. I’ve had plenty of heavy shunts in go-karts, but the…
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The magic of the Monaco Grand Prix
“Extremely tricky”. That was how Motor Sport chose to describe the new Monte Carlo track on the occasion of its first grand prix in 1929. Approaching a century later, that…
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Why Lando Norris is this year’s F1 sensation
Two races down and Daniel Ricciardo has a two-nil lead in qualifying over McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in 2021. Talk about a misleading statistic. The real story of what might…
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George Russell: ‘I apologise to Valtteri’ after Imola crash outburst
George Russell has apologised for colliding with Valtteri Bottas during Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and for the emotional comments he made afterwards. The Williams driver posted on social media…
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Goin’ up, goin’ down in F1: 2021 Emilia-Romanga Grand Prix
The Pirelli Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell’emilia Romagna 2021 was as busy as its official title – time to find out who’s salendo and what’s scendendo after F1 in Italy
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Broken radios and right to reverse: What you missed from the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
With the rain arriving ahead of the start, the various troubles for multiple drivers before even arriving at the grid, the drama at the start that never really ended until…
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Pato O’Ward offered McLaren F1 test bonus if he can win in IndyCar
Pato O’Ward has been promised a test in McLaren’s F1 car if he can deliver an IndyCar victory for his Arrow McLaren SP team this season In the latest results-based…
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Why Hamilton was hampered and Bottas so slow at Imola
Max Verstappen stamped his authority on this race right from the start despite qualifying his Red Bull only third. Lewis Hamilton, having qualified his Mercedes on pole, became the chaser…
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2021 Emilia Romagna GP report: damage limitation for Hamilton behind victorious Verstappen
A pre-race rain shower added extra drama to the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen put in an – almost – perfect performance and rivals slipped up
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F1 needs more of George Russell’s raw emotion
I’m going to start this column with a disclaimer: I have never crashed a Formula 1 car at nearly 200mph. I’ve had plenty of heavy shunts in go-karts, but the…
F1
The magic of the Monaco Grand Prix
“Extremely tricky”. That was how Motor Sport chose to describe the new Monte Carlo track on the occasion of its first grand prix in 1929. Approaching a century later, that…
F1
Why Lando Norris is this year’s F1 sensation
Two races down and Daniel Ricciardo has a two-nil lead in qualifying over McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in 2021. Talk about a misleading statistic. The real story of what might…
F1
George Russell: ‘I apologise to Valtteri’ after Imola crash outburst
George Russell has apologised for colliding with Valtteri Bottas during Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and for the emotional comments he made afterwards. The Williams driver posted on social media…
F1
Goin’ up, goin’ down in F1: 2021 Emilia-Romanga Grand Prix
The Pirelli Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell’emilia Romagna 2021 was as busy as its official title – time to find out who’s salendo and what’s scendendo after F1 in Italy
F1
Broken radios and right to reverse: What you missed from the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
With the rain arriving ahead of the start, the various troubles for multiple drivers before even arriving at the grid, the drama at the start that never really ended until…
Indycar Racing News
Pato O’Ward offered McLaren F1 test bonus if he can win in IndyCar
Pato O’Ward has been promised a test in McLaren’s F1 car if he can deliver an IndyCar victory for his Arrow McLaren SP team this season In the latest results-based…
Mark Hughes
Why Hamilton was hampered and Bottas so slow at Imola
Max Verstappen stamped his authority on this race right from the start despite qualifying his Red Bull only third. Lewis Hamilton, having qualified his Mercedes on pole, became the chaser…
F1
2021 Emilia Romagna GP report: damage limitation for Hamilton behind victorious Verstappen
A pre-race rain shower added extra drama to the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen put in an – almost – perfect performance and rivals slipped up
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MPH: F1 2025’s competitive landscape after six races
Six races into the Formula 1 season, McLaren has taken an early lead as Max Verstappen has kept Red Bull competitive and Mercedes and Ferrari try to gain ground. Mark Hughes analyses the field’s form in the first quarter of 2025
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Miami showed Verstappen exploiting F1 rules to max – again
Max Verstappen preserved his lead at the start of the Miami GP by knowing the letter of the F1 law – probably costing Lando Norris the win
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The two key questions posed by McLaren’s Miami GP dominance
McLaren crushed the opposition in the Miami Grand Prix, with Piastri taking his third straight win in a race that looked like Norris’s to lose. Mark Hughes answers the main questions from the sixth round of the 2025 season
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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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Everything that happened in Emilia Romagna F1 GP practice
F1 championship leader Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 in Friday practice sessions at Imola
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MPH: Aston Martin’s moment of truth. Why F1 masterplan will flourish or flop at Imola
After losing its way last year, Aston Martin’s F1 team has been reshaping itself into a force that can fight for world championships. This weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix is where it must start to deliver, says Mark Hughes
Indycar Racing News
The F1 drivers who conquered Indy
From Jim Clark’s historic 1965 triumph to Marcus Ericsson’s recent victory, a select group of Formula 1 stars have etched their names into Indianapolis 500 lore by conquering IndyCar’s legendary race
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