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MPH: Why Red Bull had the fastest car in Abu Dhabi
An improved Red Bull and a slightly less than fully fit Mercedes finally swung the balance in the last race of the season, Max Verstappen winning from pole in Abu…
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Does defeat make Mercedes stronger? 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix report
2020 was a season where almost anything seemed like it could happen in Formula 1, but asking for a thrilling Abu Dhabi Grand Prix proved to be a little too…
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Verstappen cruises to victory – 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as it happened
Max Verstappen claimed his second win of the 2020 Formula 1 season, bringing the year to a close by leading every lap of the finale. Mercedes had nothing for the…
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Silverstone to dedicate Hamilton Straight in honour of F1 champion
Silverstone is renaming its main pits straight the Hamilton Straight, in honour of him becoming the most successful Formula 1 driver in history. It will become the only part of…
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Max vs Lewis battle is set: 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying report
Lewis Hamilton was back and after an enticing insight into F1 at the sharp end, poor George Russell, last weekend’s story, was back down to earth with a bump. Back…
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Alonso back in the Renault R25: the car that ended Ferrari’s dominance
Between 2000 and 2004, Michael Schumacher and Ferrari were the team to beat in Formula 1. Schumacher’s relentless talent in a car that was increasingly dominant left rivals trailing in…
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‘Perez has killer instinct like Pedro Rodriguez’ — Mexico’s 2 GP winners
Jo Ramirez helped get the careers of both Pedro Rodriguez and Sergio Perez off the ground, five decades apart. He explains what made Mexico’s two GP winners alike — and what Perez should do next
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Lewis Hamilton back for final race of 2020 after negative Covid test
Lewis Hamilton has tested negative for Covid-19 and will return for Mercedes at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi season finale. George Russell had been preparing to replace the 2020 World Champion…
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Stepping back from intense F1: Ben Edwards on leaving the commentary box
Ben Edwards admits he’s fine with not being in Abu Dhabi this weekend for his final grand prix as Channel 4’s Formula 1 commentator, because he knows it will be…
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MPH: Why Red Bull had the fastest car in Abu Dhabi
An improved Red Bull and a slightly less than fully fit Mercedes finally swung the balance in the last race of the season, Max Verstappen winning from pole in Abu…
F1
Does defeat make Mercedes stronger? 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix report
2020 was a season where almost anything seemed like it could happen in Formula 1, but asking for a thrilling Abu Dhabi Grand Prix proved to be a little too…
F1
Verstappen cruises to victory – 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as it happened
Max Verstappen claimed his second win of the 2020 Formula 1 season, bringing the year to a close by leading every lap of the finale. Mercedes had nothing for the…
F1
Silverstone to dedicate Hamilton Straight in honour of F1 champion
Silverstone is renaming its main pits straight the Hamilton Straight, in honour of him becoming the most successful Formula 1 driver in history. It will become the only part of…
F1
Max vs Lewis battle is set: 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying report
Lewis Hamilton was back and after an enticing insight into F1 at the sharp end, poor George Russell, last weekend’s story, was back down to earth with a bump. Back…
F1
Alonso back in the Renault R25: the car that ended Ferrari’s dominance
Between 2000 and 2004, Michael Schumacher and Ferrari were the team to beat in Formula 1. Schumacher’s relentless talent in a car that was increasingly dominant left rivals trailing in…
F1
‘Perez has killer instinct like Pedro Rodriguez’ — Mexico’s 2 GP winners
Jo Ramirez helped get the careers of both Pedro Rodriguez and Sergio Perez off the ground, five decades apart. He explains what made Mexico’s two GP winners alike — and what Perez should do next
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Lewis Hamilton back for final race of 2020 after negative Covid test
Lewis Hamilton has tested negative for Covid-19 and will return for Mercedes at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi season finale. George Russell had been preparing to replace the 2020 World Champion…
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Stepping back from intense F1: Ben Edwards on leaving the commentary box
Ben Edwards admits he’s fine with not being in Abu Dhabi this weekend for his final grand prix as Channel 4’s Formula 1 commentator, because he knows it will be…
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MPH: If F1 wants equal engines, where does artificial competition stop?
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks Mark Hughes
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MPH: Will youth trump experience in Saudi GP with a tyre twist?
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
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MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
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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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Ferrari ‘scrapyard’ F1 livery and other one-off designs for 2025 Miami GP
There will be some eye-opening special edition F1 car liveries at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend. Here’s a look at the one-off paint schemes that have been announced
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Miami GP
It’s time to make some big chip decisions for your 2025 F1 Fantasy Miami GP line-up. Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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Lando Norris’s long list of mistakes that makes Piastri the new F1 title favourite
Since scoring his maiden Formula 1 win in Miami a year ago, Lando Norris has enjoyed several highs, but also many lows which threaten to relegate him to second fiddle to Oscar Piastri if he doesn’t bounce back quickly
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