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Al Unser Jr’s awkward F1 test that ended his hopes of a Williams drive
A phone call from Frank Williams cracked the F1 door open but the test wasn’t what Al Unser Jr had hoped it would be
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How to watch the 2021 Mexican GP: start time and TV channels
All times, TV channels and highlight timings you need for the 2021 Mexican GP
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People power to propel Perez? 2021 Mexican Grand Prix what to watch for
The ever-popular Mexican Grand Prix could prove critical in the title fight between Verstappen and Hamilton
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Don’t blame stewards for racing penalties, F1 needs a ‘common sense’ rule
Norris in Sochi; Alonso at COTA; Räikkönen in Mugello – sport will always have its grey areas, writes Chris Medland, who therefore says it’s right for stewards to assess F1 incidents separately
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Porsche close to a decision on F1 entry and on track for Le Mans in 2023
Porsche “can’t wait too long” to make a decision on its proposed Formula 1 entry – but it isn’t there yet; the company remains fully committed to Formula E and…
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Ross Brawn on F1 sprint races: ‘We could have a mini championship’
Formula 1’s third and final sprint weekend experiment of the 2021 season will take place at Interlagos later this month, following on from the earlier trials at Silverstone and Monza.…
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When will F1 teams stop making boring driver choices?
The young rookie hotshot being given a one-off chance used to be a familiar tale in F1, but not so much recently – why have teams become so conservative?
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Alonso’s ‘competitive paranoia’ fuels his fight against stewards – MPH
Fernando Alonso’s one-man war against the stewards has built up throughout the season, spilling over in Sochi and Austin – but, as Mark Hughes writes, this apparent campaign for on-track justice makes him who he is
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Secrets of the Steering Wheel Club, the ’60s bolt hole for racing drivers
“It was a great club. I’m amazed somebody hasn’t restarted it.” That’s Sir Jackie Stewart’s take on the Steering Wheel Club, Mayfair home from home for racing drivers. In the…
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Al Unser Jr’s awkward F1 test that ended his hopes of a Williams drive
A phone call from Frank Williams cracked the F1 door open but the test wasn’t what Al Unser Jr had hoped it would be
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How to watch the 2021 Mexican GP: start time and TV channels
All times, TV channels and highlight timings you need for the 2021 Mexican GP
F1
People power to propel Perez? 2021 Mexican Grand Prix what to watch for
The ever-popular Mexican Grand Prix could prove critical in the title fight between Verstappen and Hamilton
F1
Don’t blame stewards for racing penalties, F1 needs a ‘common sense’ rule
Norris in Sochi; Alonso at COTA; Räikkönen in Mugello – sport will always have its grey areas, writes Chris Medland, who therefore says it’s right for stewards to assess F1 incidents separately
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Porsche close to a decision on F1 entry and on track for Le Mans in 2023
Porsche “can’t wait too long” to make a decision on its proposed Formula 1 entry – but it isn’t there yet; the company remains fully committed to Formula E and…
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Ross Brawn on F1 sprint races: ‘We could have a mini championship’
Formula 1’s third and final sprint weekend experiment of the 2021 season will take place at Interlagos later this month, following on from the earlier trials at Silverstone and Monza.…
Opinion
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When will F1 teams stop making boring driver choices?
The young rookie hotshot being given a one-off chance used to be a familiar tale in F1, but not so much recently – why have teams become so conservative?
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Alonso’s ‘competitive paranoia’ fuels his fight against stewards – MPH
Fernando Alonso’s one-man war against the stewards has built up throughout the season, spilling over in Sochi and Austin – but, as Mark Hughes writes, this apparent campaign for on-track justice makes him who he is
Great Read
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Secrets of the Steering Wheel Club, the ’60s bolt hole for racing drivers
“It was a great club. I’m amazed somebody hasn’t restarted it.” That’s Sir Jackie Stewart’s take on the Steering Wheel Club, Mayfair home from home for racing drivers. In the…
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MPH: Norris had no sympathy for Russell’s F1 car complaints. Here’s why
Lando Norris responded bluntly to George Russell’s complaints of struggling to adapt to this year’s Mercedes F1 car. It exposed more than just their different driving styles, says Mark Hughes; it shows where their heads are at
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MPH: Decoded – why Russell and Piastri can’t keep up with their F1 team-mates
Hungary revealed how wind and worn tarmac are rewriting the rules of 2026 F1 performance, and why some of the grid’s best drivers are struggling to keep up. Mark Hughes explains
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Formula 1 2026 half-term report. Every driver rated – who deserves an A+?
Kimi Antonelli Astonishing progression from his patchy and underprepared rookie season. Yes, he’s in the best car but he’s doing things with it that stand comparison with the finest. In…
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Kimi Antonelli’s mid-season charge reshapes Formula 1’s 2026 title fight
Monaco Lewis Hamilton Many had written off Lewis Hamilton in F1 – too long in the tooth at 41, a poor fit with Ferrari, the rise of rivals, and so…
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Madring’s La Monumental gives Madrid’s new F1 circuit a distinctive challenge
There was a time when circuit corner names were utilitarian labels, nothing more. Even for the greatest curves, inspiration was drawn from local landmarks or topography: think of Eau Rouge…
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‘Kimi Antonelli was 11 when I saw him race. He amazed me’: when Mercedes’ talent scout discovered the F1 sensation
To call Gwen Lagrue a ’scout’ is reductive. Identifying talent is just part of the equation; he supplements that by developing it, playing a central role in nurturing a plethora…
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F1 isn’t all bad in 2026: what GP racing has gained and lost with its new rules
Six months into Formula 1’s biggest regulation reset in a generation, the new rules have delivered genuine wins and real problems in almost equal measure
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A frightened James Hunt’s brilliant win: the F1 victory that’s easy to forget
Niki Lauda’s blazing Ferrari cast a pall over the 1976 German Grand Prix, so it’s easy to overlook what happened in the F1 race. Matt Bishop recognises James Hunt’s masterful and brave victory at the Nürburgring
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The Beatle who predicted F1’s TV boom decades early
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