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Behind the scenes of the chaotic 1984 Dallas GP: Flashback
This is the McLaren pit at the end of a practice session for the 1984 Dallas Grand Prix. It’s a chaotic scene, in keeping with the weekend itself, mainly because…
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The Editor: Still he’ll arise, whether Lewis Hamilton is knighted or not
Henry Segrave, Malcolm Campbell, Jack Brabham, Frank Williams, Stirling Moss, Jackie Stewart, Patrick Head, Lewis Hamilton? In the aftermath of the boy from Stevenage’s record-equalling seventh world championship and the…
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Formula 1 under fire for Saudi GP
Human rights groups have condemned the decision to hold a grand prix in Saudi Arabia next year and urged drivers and teams to speak out against the decision. The call…
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BRM V16 set to roar again with continuation cars
Fangio described it as a “monster”; Moss said it was “terrifying” and few who heard it in action will ever forget the wail. Now there’s a chance to find out…
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Lewis Hamilton: the seven-time Formula 1 champion
Does the true significance of Lewis Hamilton’s seventh world title stretch beyond just the record-breaking sporting achievement? For it is not just the statistics which are unprecedented, so too are…
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Relentless in seeking any advantage: Mark Donohue – Penske’s first racing muse
Mark Donohue is a nominee for this year’s Motor Sport Hall of Fame Awards, which are decided by readers. Scroll down to read more or click below to vote for…
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MPH: ‘Covid let me focus on my weaknesses… I’m getting better’ — Hamilton
Contracting Covid-19 was the major risk to Lewis Hamilton’s F1 title this year, so he’s obsessively protected himself. Staying isolated has brought benefits, writes Mark Hughes
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‘The mentality and work ethic of a winner’: Story of Schumacher’s success
It’s a record that many thought impossible to come close to, let alone equal. So when Lewis Hamilton added a seventh championship to move alongside Michael Schumacher at the top…
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History repeated? We’ve seen a duo like Hamilton & Mir before…
Mir and Alonso Take the two debut championship winners, for example. Two young Spaniards who rose above the rest with relentless consistency. Alonso’s immense 2005 form meant he finished on…
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Behind the scenes of the chaotic 1984 Dallas GP: Flashback
This is the McLaren pit at the end of a practice session for the 1984 Dallas Grand Prix. It’s a chaotic scene, in keeping with the weekend itself, mainly because…
Opinion
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The Editor: Still he’ll arise, whether Lewis Hamilton is knighted or not
Henry Segrave, Malcolm Campbell, Jack Brabham, Frank Williams, Stirling Moss, Jackie Stewart, Patrick Head, Lewis Hamilton? In the aftermath of the boy from Stevenage’s record-equalling seventh world championship and the…
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Formula 1 under fire for Saudi GP
Human rights groups have condemned the decision to hold a grand prix in Saudi Arabia next year and urged drivers and teams to speak out against the decision. The call…
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BRM V16 set to roar again with continuation cars
Fangio described it as a “monster”; Moss said it was “terrifying” and few who heard it in action will ever forget the wail. Now there’s a chance to find out…
Archive
Lewis Hamilton: the seven-time Formula 1 champion
Does the true significance of Lewis Hamilton’s seventh world title stretch beyond just the record-breaking sporting achievement? For it is not just the statistics which are unprecedented, so too are…
Hall of Fame
Relentless in seeking any advantage: Mark Donohue – Penske’s first racing muse
Mark Donohue is a nominee for this year’s Motor Sport Hall of Fame Awards, which are decided by readers. Scroll down to read more or click below to vote for…
F1
MPH: ‘Covid let me focus on my weaknesses… I’m getting better’ — Hamilton
Contracting Covid-19 was the major risk to Lewis Hamilton’s F1 title this year, so he’s obsessively protected himself. Staying isolated has brought benefits, writes Mark Hughes
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‘The mentality and work ethic of a winner’: Story of Schumacher’s success
It’s a record that many thought impossible to come close to, let alone equal. So when Lewis Hamilton added a seventh championship to move alongside Michael Schumacher at the top…
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History repeated? We’ve seen a duo like Hamilton & Mir before…
Mir and Alonso Take the two debut championship winners, for example. Two young Spaniards who rose above the rest with relentless consistency. Alonso’s immense 2005 form meant he finished on…
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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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Horner: Verstappen the greatest F1 driver Red Bull has had
Horner believes Verstappen is on a different level to Red Bull’s other four-time world champion Vettel
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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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