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Did Mercedes announcement slow Russell down in 2021?
It was one of the worst-kept secrets of the paddock in 2021 but did Mercedes’ George Russell announcement make him slower?
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Given up on F1? Why 2022 is not the season to switch off
New car, driver line-ups, regulations and defending champion, there are plenty of reasons to stick with F1 in 2022
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F1 2021 team-mate battles: star drivers, underperformers and ones to watch in 2022
Every driver had their moments in 2021 to stand out against their team-mate but who got the best out of their car and who should you keep an eye on in 2022?
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‘I want to love F1 again but the Abu Dhabi debacle is still too raw’
The final race of the 2021 F1 season in Abu Dhabi ended up being a farce and the sport I have loved since childhood remains tainted
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Which F1 team got the most from its car in 2021?
Which team gained the most time over its rivals in 2021?
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Otmar Szafnauer leaves Aston Martin ahead of 2022 F1 season
Otmar Szafnauer has left his position at Aston Martin the team has confirmed
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An F1 wishlist for 2022 – rooted (mostly) in reality
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Verstappen vs Hamilton in 2021: the greatest season in F1 history?
The extraordinary finale to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concluded what has been – by absolutely any standards – an extraordinary season of Formula 1 world championship racing. To the…
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Did Mercedes announcement slow Russell down in 2021?
It was one of the worst-kept secrets of the paddock in 2021 but did Mercedes’ George Russell announcement make him slower?
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Given up on F1? Why 2022 is not the season to switch off
New car, driver line-ups, regulations and defending champion, there are plenty of reasons to stick with F1 in 2022
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F1 2021 team-mate battles: star drivers, underperformers and ones to watch in 2022
Every driver had their moments in 2021 to stand out against their team-mate but who got the best out of their car and who should you keep an eye on in 2022?
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‘I want to love F1 again but the Abu Dhabi debacle is still too raw’
The final race of the 2021 F1 season in Abu Dhabi ended up being a farce and the sport I have loved since childhood remains tainted
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Podcast: Alex Albon, My big break
Alex Albon has a second shot at Formula 1 with Williams this year, continuing his rocky journey from karting champion to the grand prix paddock, where he has already spent…
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Which F1 team got the most from its car in 2021?
Which team gained the most time over its rivals in 2021?
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Otmar Szafnauer leaves Aston Martin ahead of 2022 F1 season
Otmar Szafnauer has left his position at Aston Martin the team has confirmed
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An F1 wishlist for 2022 – rooted (mostly) in reality
What do you wish for in 2022? Big question! Let’s keep it simple and stick to what we know… Loading a new year with resolutions we’ll never keep or expectations…
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Verstappen vs Hamilton in 2021: the greatest season in F1 history?
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MPH: Norris had no sympathy for Russell’s F1 car complaints. Here’s why
Lando Norris responded bluntly to George Russell’s complaints of struggling to adapt to this year’s Mercedes F1 car. It exposed more than just their different driving styles, says Mark Hughes; it shows where their heads are at
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MPH: Decoded – why Russell and Piastri can’t keep up with their F1 team-mates
Hungary revealed how wind and worn tarmac are rewriting the rules of 2026 F1 performance, and why some of the grid’s best drivers are struggling to keep up. Mark Hughes explains
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Kimi Antonelli’s mid-season charge reshapes Formula 1’s 2026 title fight
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Madring’s La Monumental gives Madrid’s new F1 circuit a distinctive challenge
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Six months into Formula 1’s biggest regulation reset in a generation, the new rules have delivered genuine wins and real problems in almost equal measure
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A frightened James Hunt’s brilliant win: the F1 victory that’s easy to forget
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