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Russian GP to move to St Petersburg circuit from 2023
The F1 circus is set to visit St Petersburg from 2023, with the Russian GP moving from Sochi to the Igora Drive circuit
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Hamilton tops timesheets for final session: Styrian GP practice round-up
Lewis Hamilton went fastest in Styrian GP FP3, setting up a thrilling qualifying session showdown with Max Verstappen
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One year on: the man who helped save F1 from Covid
COVID-19 threatened to cancel F1 2020 completely – but Steve Nielsen, in partnership with the forward-thinking organisers of the Austrian GP, was instrumental in saving last year’s remarkable grand prix season
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F1 teams to test more robust Pirelli tyre after Baku blowouts
F1 teams will test a new, more robust Pirelli rear tyre next weekend, in a further measure to prevent the rear tyre blowouts suffered by Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll.…
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Mercedes’ cunning question that reins in Red Bull’s speedy pitstops
There are two ways of getting ahead of rivals in Formula 1: make your car faster, or make theirs slower. It’s not quite as simple as just focusing on the…
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Mercedes won’t develop current F1 car despite trailing in title race
Mercedes will not make more major upgrades to this year’s F1 car, despite the risk that Red Bull will pull away in the championship. The team has shifted most of…
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Wolff says Bottas needs to ‘minimise off weekends’ as threat of Russell looms
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas needs to “minimise” his “off” race weekends, implying that his Mercedes seat is under threat from George Russell if he doesn’t. Wolff…
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Red Bull’s head of aero will defect to Aston Martin — but must see out 2yr contract
Red Bull’s Head of Aerodynamics Dan Fallows will be moving to Aston Martin to take up the Technical Director role
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Turkish GP re-added to 2021 F1 calendar, replacing Singapore
Istanbul has been recalled to the 2021 calendar as a replacement for the now-cancelled Singapore GP on October 1-3
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Russian GP to move to St Petersburg circuit from 2023
The F1 circus is set to visit St Petersburg from 2023, with the Russian GP moving from Sochi to the Igora Drive circuit
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Hamilton tops timesheets for final session: Styrian GP practice round-up
Lewis Hamilton went fastest in Styrian GP FP3, setting up a thrilling qualifying session showdown with Max Verstappen
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One year on: the man who helped save F1 from Covid
COVID-19 threatened to cancel F1 2020 completely – but Steve Nielsen, in partnership with the forward-thinking organisers of the Austrian GP, was instrumental in saving last year’s remarkable grand prix season
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F1 teams to test more robust Pirelli tyre after Baku blowouts
F1 teams will test a new, more robust Pirelli rear tyre next weekend, in a further measure to prevent the rear tyre blowouts suffered by Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll.…
F1
Mercedes’ cunning question that reins in Red Bull’s speedy pitstops
There are two ways of getting ahead of rivals in Formula 1: make your car faster, or make theirs slower. It’s not quite as simple as just focusing on the…
F1
Mercedes won’t develop current F1 car despite trailing in title race
Mercedes will not make more major upgrades to this year’s F1 car, despite the risk that Red Bull will pull away in the championship. The team has shifted most of…
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Wolff says Bottas needs to ‘minimise off weekends’ as threat of Russell looms
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas needs to “minimise” his “off” race weekends, implying that his Mercedes seat is under threat from George Russell if he doesn’t. Wolff…
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Red Bull’s head of aero will defect to Aston Martin — but must see out 2yr contract
Red Bull’s Head of Aerodynamics Dan Fallows will be moving to Aston Martin to take up the Technical Director role
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Turkish GP re-added to 2021 F1 calendar, replacing Singapore
Istanbul has been recalled to the 2021 calendar as a replacement for the now-cancelled Singapore GP on October 1-3
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MPH: ‘Does Mercedes’ power unit break F1 rules? It’s not as simple as that…’
Mercedes’ F1 rivals are united in protesting its new power unit, as the series aims to stamp out “smart rule interpretation”. But it won’t be easy to resolve, explains Mark Hughes
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Podcast: ‘Having the best AI in F1 may be more important than the best engine’
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Why AI is set to become a major factor in F1. Plus: Adrian Newey’s extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner’s potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars
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MPH: ‘Speed chess’ and the new DNA of F1 racing
F1’s new ’50/50′ power units bring the fiendish problem of how to deploy and harvest electrical energy. It’s the ideal scenario for AI, writes Mark Hughes. F1 is on the brink of a significant evolution
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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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Matt Bishop: Modern F1 peaked in 1991 – look at what we’ve lost
As Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso question the complexity of 2026’s new cars, Matt Bishop looks back to 1991 and a Formula 1 season that struck the perfect balance between innovation and joy
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What’s in Drive to Survive S8? Horner’s downfall, Doohan’s firing, Bortoleto’s flatulence
It might be more raw drama, it could be a few reheated off-cuts – we examine what will be in Netflix F1: Drive to Survive Season 8
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Every F1 driver out of contract at the end of 2026
From a seven-time champion chasing redemption to rookies fighting for survival, here is every Formula 1 driver who will be out of contract at the end of the 2026 season
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