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Like it or not, Hamilton is on course to be a Formula 1 legend
Lewis Hamilton is perhaps the most unappreciated racing genius of his time, but why is he so easy to dislike?
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2021 Spanish Grand Prix practice round-up: Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two after FP2
Valtteri Bottas continued his fine Friday form, ending FP1 top of the times ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix
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MPH: does Alonso’s Portimão performance indicate progress?
It’s been patchy at best for Fernando Alonso so far, but does a storming drive at Portimão show his and Alpine’s true potential?
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A straight title fight with Verstappen? ‘Game on’, says Hamilton
Amid the early stages of what promises to be a tight championship battle between the Mercedes and Red Bull team leaders, Lewis Hamilton reckons this is the competitive match-up he’s been waiting for
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Unraced ’90s F1 cars – the Motor Sport guide
The lacklustre Life 190, the Coloni-Subaru and legendary Lola T97/30: read our guide to the 1990’s embarrassment of unraced F1 riches below
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How to watch the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix – start time and TV channels
The second of the back-to-back races brings Formula 1 back to familiar ground at the Circuit de Catalunya Barcelona for round four of the 2021 F1 season. Here is everything…
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Can ‘moneyball’ be used to find the best ever F1 driver?
Justin Moore’s statistical model to find the best F1 driver ever caused outrage – now its new iteration might raise a few eyebrows too, writes Preston Lerner
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Red Bull signs another five Mercedes powertrain employees for new engine division
Red Bull’s aggressive recruitment drive continues with another five Mercedes employees moving across to its powertrains division
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2021 Spanish Grand Prix: what to watch for
The first back-to-back race of the season takes F1 to the Circuit de Catalunya Barcelona where we should get a clear idea of the true competitive order
F1
Like it or not, Hamilton is on course to be a Formula 1 legend
Lewis Hamilton is perhaps the most unappreciated racing genius of his time, but why is he so easy to dislike?
F1
2021 Spanish Grand Prix practice round-up: Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two after FP2
Valtteri Bottas continued his fine Friday form, ending FP1 top of the times ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix
F1
MPH: does Alonso’s Portimão performance indicate progress?
It’s been patchy at best for Fernando Alonso so far, but does a storming drive at Portimão show his and Alpine’s true potential?
F1
A straight title fight with Verstappen? ‘Game on’, says Hamilton
Amid the early stages of what promises to be a tight championship battle between the Mercedes and Red Bull team leaders, Lewis Hamilton reckons this is the competitive match-up he’s been waiting for
F1
Unraced ’90s F1 cars – the Motor Sport guide
The lacklustre Life 190, the Coloni-Subaru and legendary Lola T97/30: read our guide to the 1990’s embarrassment of unraced F1 riches below
F1
How to watch the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix – start time and TV channels
The second of the back-to-back races brings Formula 1 back to familiar ground at the Circuit de Catalunya Barcelona for round four of the 2021 F1 season. Here is everything…
F1
Can ‘moneyball’ be used to find the best ever F1 driver?
Justin Moore’s statistical model to find the best F1 driver ever caused outrage – now its new iteration might raise a few eyebrows too, writes Preston Lerner
F1
Red Bull signs another five Mercedes powertrain employees for new engine division
Red Bull’s aggressive recruitment drive continues with another five Mercedes employees moving across to its powertrains division
F1
2021 Spanish Grand Prix: what to watch for
The first back-to-back race of the season takes F1 to the Circuit de Catalunya Barcelona where we should get a clear idea of the true competitive order
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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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Matt Bishop: How many F1 titles would Didier Pironi have won?
Didier Pironi’s devil-may-care attitude brought tragedy and disaster to his short career. What could he have achieved in an alternate version of his story? asks Matt Bishop
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Will Apple shake up F1 coverage? What you missed at the Hungarian GP
Is Apple looking global as it bids for F1 broadcasting rights? Plus: Lots of love for Laurent Mekies, and James Vowles’ juggling act
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Stoffel Vandoorne: ‘I guess my Mclaren F1 career is a classic case of right place, wrong time’
A hard-earned grand prix career may have ended in tears, but there’s much more to this Belgian star than being just another F1 nearly-man. From single-seater success to tackling Le…
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