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Verstappen storms to 2021 French GP pole ahead of Hamilton: qualifying as it happened
Max Verstappen proved Red Bull has the pace over a single lap to take on Mercedes with a mighty pole lap in France
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Alpine’s hope that Esteban Ocon can be the next Alain Prost
Esteban Ocon’s strong opening to 2021 has been rewarded with a new three-year deal by Alpine – Enstone believes its seen a few shades of another French hero to justify its faith
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Why Paul Ricard’s resurfacing is leading to the F1 car kerb-clattering
F1 teams have been complaining to Michael Masi about Paul Ricard’s harsh kerbs – but as circuit designer Jarno Zaffelli explains, it’s the drivers that have become more aggressive, not the track furniture
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How F1 hopes to rank the best drivers on the 2021 grid without car performance bias
Formula 1 is a game of minute differences and details but the series aims to help fans gain further insight into just how closely-matched the 20 drivers on the grid truly are
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Verstappen lays down gauntlet ahead of qualifying: 2021 French GP practice round-up
Max Verstappen was a massive 0.7sec quicker than anyone else ahead of qualifying at Paul Ricard
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Jan Matsuzaki: the Aston Martin tyre guru set to shape F1 title race — MPH
Why do Red Bull and Aston Martin seem to be able to run their tyres at a lower pressure than F1 rivals? Step forward Jan Matsuzaki who has an uncanny understanding of race rubber
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McLaren runs Mansour Ojjeh’s name on side of F1 car in tribute to key shareholder
McLaren will run ‘Mansour’ on the side of its cars in Paul Ricard in tribute to the late shareholder, who passed away earlier this month
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Not too hot, not too cold: F1 teams’ search for the Pirelli tyre sweet spot
Tyres are a complex thing in Formula 1. They are the only four points of contact with the track and therefore a huge performance influence. More importantly, they have the…
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Russell denies Mercedes deal is done, as Bottas ignores rumours
Valtteri Bottas has dismissed suggestions he has been told he will be replaced at Mercedes for 2022
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Verstappen storms to 2021 French GP pole ahead of Hamilton: qualifying as it happened
Max Verstappen proved Red Bull has the pace over a single lap to take on Mercedes with a mighty pole lap in France
F1
Alpine’s hope that Esteban Ocon can be the next Alain Prost
Esteban Ocon’s strong opening to 2021 has been rewarded with a new three-year deal by Alpine – Enstone believes its seen a few shades of another French hero to justify its faith
F1
Why Paul Ricard’s resurfacing is leading to the F1 car kerb-clattering
F1 teams have been complaining to Michael Masi about Paul Ricard’s harsh kerbs – but as circuit designer Jarno Zaffelli explains, it’s the drivers that have become more aggressive, not the track furniture
F1
How F1 hopes to rank the best drivers on the 2021 grid without car performance bias
Formula 1 is a game of minute differences and details but the series aims to help fans gain further insight into just how closely-matched the 20 drivers on the grid truly are
F1
Verstappen lays down gauntlet ahead of qualifying: 2021 French GP practice round-up
Max Verstappen was a massive 0.7sec quicker than anyone else ahead of qualifying at Paul Ricard
F1
Jan Matsuzaki: the Aston Martin tyre guru set to shape F1 title race — MPH
Why do Red Bull and Aston Martin seem to be able to run their tyres at a lower pressure than F1 rivals? Step forward Jan Matsuzaki who has an uncanny understanding of race rubber
F1
McLaren runs Mansour Ojjeh’s name on side of F1 car in tribute to key shareholder
McLaren will run ‘Mansour’ on the side of its cars in Paul Ricard in tribute to the late shareholder, who passed away earlier this month
F1
Not too hot, not too cold: F1 teams’ search for the Pirelli tyre sweet spot
Tyres are a complex thing in Formula 1. They are the only four points of contact with the track and therefore a huge performance influence. More importantly, they have the…
F1
Russell denies Mercedes deal is done, as Bottas ignores rumours
Valtteri Bottas has dismissed suggestions he has been told he will be replaced at Mercedes for 2022
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MPH: Assessing F1’s rookie class of 2025 – the Mark Hughes verdict
Mark Hughes weighs up an exceptional 2025 rookie class, dissecting four contrasting debut seasons to reveal who truly stood out the most
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Mark Hughes: Andrea Stella finally banished the ghost of 2010 Abu Dhabi disaster
Mark Hughes revisits the race that gave McLaren team principal Andrea Stella a sleepless night ahead of this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: how victory in 2025 was forged from a Ferrari failure 15 years earlier
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Mark Hughes: Piastri pass on Norris was part of McLaren’s bold strategy to foil Verstappen
Mark Hughes explains how McLaren’s pre-planned lap-one swap and split-tyre strategy blunted Verstappen’s threat and laid the groundwork for Norris’s title-winning drive
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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
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…
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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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Return of the Portuguese GP. Is it a placeholder for another F1 street track?
Formula 1’s two-year return to Portimao may be less a long-term endorsement than a holding pattern, as the championship keeps calendar space open for future street races
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Matt Bishop: He was Williams’ first winning driver but so few know his name
Two Australian F1 drivers who came to Europe at the same time: one became world champion, the other faded from memory. But both Alan Jones and Brian McGuire have their place in racing history
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Martin Brundle reveals his F1 driver of 2025
Veteran broadcaster and F1 driver Martin Brundle has picked out the contender he’s been most impressed with this year
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