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‘I’m staying’: Max Verstappen confirms his F1 future at Red Bull
Max Verstappen has sought to end speculation about his F1 future with Red Bull by announcing that he will stay with the team in 2026
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The small, nimble 2026 car that F1 rejected: ‘We ended up with a camel!’
F1 drivers have been complaining about the heavy, technical cars they’ll be racing from 2026. Now a tantalising glimpse of a smaller alternative has emerged
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F1’s summer break: why racing shuts down for a month mid-season
Racing will pause for F1’s summer break after the Hungarian GP Grand Prix, giving team members a chance for a holiday before the season run-in. Here’s why it happens, how long it lasts and details of the summer shutdown that forces factories to close
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Fred Vasseur has a new Ferrari contract. But there are strings attached
New Ferrari F1 contract offers stability for its team principal, but the real test is yet to come for Fred Vasseur
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The day only one F1 car took the Hungarian GP start
The 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix delivered one of the most bizarre moments in F1 history – a restart with just one car on the grid. Here’s how that happened
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2025 Hungarian GP start time: how to watch, live stream, F1 schedule and weather
F1 returns to the Hungaroring for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the final race before the summer break. Here’s your quick guide to the start time, how to watch, live stream options, full F1 schedule, and weather forecast
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Does Antonelli risk burning out? – What to watch for at the Hungarian GP
The Hungarian Grand Prix weekend will feature the intense McLaren title battle and the risk of rain shaking up the race. Here are the main storylines ahead of the Hungaroring race
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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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Matt Bishop: Sparks fly when genius meets brilliance at the Hungarian GP
Hungary has hosted thrilling duels between Tazio Nuvolari and Bernd Rosemeyer; between Ayrton Senna and Nelson Piquet. Will 2025 bring another battle between Formula 1’s brightest talents? asks Matt Bishop
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‘I’m staying’: Max Verstappen confirms his F1 future at Red Bull
Max Verstappen has sought to end speculation about his F1 future with Red Bull by announcing that he will stay with the team in 2026
F1
The small, nimble 2026 car that F1 rejected: ‘We ended up with a camel!’
F1 drivers have been complaining about the heavy, technical cars they’ll be racing from 2026. Now a tantalising glimpse of a smaller alternative has emerged
F1
F1’s summer break: why racing shuts down for a month mid-season
Racing will pause for F1’s summer break after the Hungarian GP Grand Prix, giving team members a chance for a holiday before the season run-in. Here’s why it happens, how long it lasts and details of the summer shutdown that forces factories to close
F1
Fred Vasseur has a new Ferrari contract. But there are strings attached
New Ferrari F1 contract offers stability for its team principal, but the real test is yet to come for Fred Vasseur
F1
The day only one F1 car took the Hungarian GP start
The 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix delivered one of the most bizarre moments in F1 history – a restart with just one car on the grid. Here’s how that happened
F1
2025 Hungarian GP start time: how to watch, live stream, F1 schedule and weather
F1 returns to the Hungaroring for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the final race before the summer break. Here’s your quick guide to the start time, how to watch, live stream options, full F1 schedule, and weather forecast
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Does Antonelli risk burning out? – What to watch for at the Hungarian GP
The Hungarian Grand Prix weekend will feature the intense McLaren title battle and the risk of rain shaking up the race. Here are the main storylines ahead of the Hungaroring race
F1
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
F1
Matt Bishop: Sparks fly when genius meets brilliance at the Hungarian GP
Hungary has hosted thrilling duels between Tazio Nuvolari and Bernd Rosemeyer; between Ayrton Senna and Nelson Piquet. Will 2025 bring another battle between Formula 1’s brightest talents? asks Matt Bishop
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Adrian Newey’s new role… we didn’t see this coming!
Adrian Newey a team boss? That really was not on anyone’s bingo card. Ever. But it came to pass on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix as Aston Martin…
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MPH: 2025 F1 grid was the closest in years, but why?
As the ground-effect era draws to a close, Mark Hughes uses qualifying data and technical insight to explain why the Formula 1 field has converged – and why the reasons go far beyond the rules alone
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MPH: Assessing F1’s rookie class of 2025 – the Mark Hughes verdict
Mark Hughes weighs up an exceptional 2025 rookie class, dissecting four contrasting debut seasons to reveal who truly stood out the most
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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
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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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Portrait of a season: photos that capture an intense 2025 F1 championship
F1 final standings Who finished where in the final points… No. Driver Team Points 1 Lando Norris McLaren 423 2 Max Verstappen Red Bull 421 3 Oscar Piastri McLaren 410…
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Mark Hughes: My top 10 F1 drivers of 2025
10. Pierre Gasly He never gave anything less than his all in an outclassed, underpowered car. But Pierre Gasly’s fast corner prowess combined with the Alpine ’s good high-speed downforce…
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Gen Z vs generational talent: how title battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen split F1 tribes
Mark Hughes – This year was Mark’s last full season of day-to-day Formula 1 race reporting after 30 years of following the F1 circus The surface colours of the season constantly…
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