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Christian Horner’s disruptive instincts mean his F1 story may be far from over. The only question is where he resurfaces. Mark Hughes looks at his options
Sega’s Formula 1 sponsorship deal with Williams ignited one of racing’s most light-hearted and creative feuds. But no playful graphics could match the moment that Ayrton Senna seized Sonic the Hedgehog as his own
Who should join Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 – Tsunoda, Lawson or Hadjar? Our writers offer their views
Max Verstappen showed his driving genius in steering a flawed F1 car to victory at Baku, just as Ayrton Senna did at Donington in 1993. Or did they? Don’t overlook the full picture, says Mark Hughes
From Australia to Abu Dhabi, here is every F1 circuit on the new-look 2026 grand prix calendar
When Juan Pablo Montoya gets into a car, people sit up and take notice, from F1 to IndyCar and NASCAR to IMSA. As the gifted, instinctive racer turns 50, is there still time for one more dazzling drive?
As F1 expands globally, the future of each grand prix depends on complex, evolving contracts between race promoters and commercial rights holders, with some circuits secured long-term and others facing uncertainty
The streets of Baku didn’t deliver chaos this time, but there was plenty of elation, frustration and vindication as the 2025 Formula 1 season enters its final stretch
What began as a year of hope with Hamilton’s arrival has turned into Ferrari’s bleakest season in years and with the prospect of finishing it without a win
Christian Horner’s disruptive instincts mean his F1 story may be far from over. The only question is where he resurfaces. Mark Hughes looks at his options
Sega’s Formula 1 sponsorship deal with Williams ignited one of racing’s most light-hearted and creative feuds. But no playful graphics could match the moment that Ayrton Senna seized Sonic the Hedgehog as his own
Who should join Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 – Tsunoda, Lawson or Hadjar? Our writers offer their views
Max Verstappen showed his driving genius in steering a flawed F1 car to victory at Baku, just as Ayrton Senna did at Donington in 1993. Or did they? Don’t overlook the full picture, says Mark Hughes
From Australia to Abu Dhabi, here is every F1 circuit on the new-look 2026 grand prix calendar
When Juan Pablo Montoya gets into a car, people sit up and take notice, from F1 to IndyCar and NASCAR to IMSA. As the gifted, instinctive racer turns 50, is there still time for one more dazzling drive?
As F1 expands globally, the future of each grand prix depends on complex, evolving contracts between race promoters and commercial rights holders, with some circuits secured long-term and others facing uncertainty
The streets of Baku didn’t deliver chaos this time, but there was plenty of elation, frustration and vindication as the 2025 Formula 1 season enters its final stretch
As George Russell takes F1 sprint pole in China, Mark Hughes wonders whether Mercedes has a bigger advantage than we’re seeing, and if Red Bull finally has a solution to a long-standing problem
Outspoken drivers say that F1’s new rules are an accident waiting to happen — and there are signs that they are being listened to. Mark Hughes examines the
unrest beneath the Australian GP spectacle
The 2026 Formula 1 season roared into life with a whirlwind of overtaking at the front. But, in the excitement of the lead battle between George Russell and Charles Leclerc, one key element looks to have been lost
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…
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
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
Twenty years ago in Shanghai Michael Schumacher, the greatest driver of his generation, crossed the F1 finish line first for the 91st – and final – time
Two team principals with history, a minority stake, multiple bidders, and a governance question without a proper answer – here’s what the race for the future of the Alpine Formula 1 team actually looks like
Fernando Alonso has seen enough difficult F1 seasons to know there are no shortcuts for Aston Martin, but he hasn’t lost hope
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