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MPH: Horner GP — Will ex-Red Bull boss return as F1 team owner?
Christian Horner’s disruptive instincts mean his F1 story may be far from over. The only question is where he resurfaces. Mark Hughes looks at his options
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Senna vs Sonic: When McLaren taunted Williams with a squashed hedgehog
Sega’s Formula 1 sponsorship deal with Williams ignited one of racing’s most light-hearted and creative feuds. But no playful graphics could match the moment that Ayrton Senna seized Sonic the Hedgehog as his own
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Tsunoda, Lawson, Hadjar – Who should join Verstappen in 2026? Our verdict
Who should join Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 – Tsunoda, Lawson or Hadjar? Our writers offer their views
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Not just genius: Why Verstappen and Senna still needed the right car on the day
Max Verstappen showed his driving genius in steering a flawed F1 car to victory at Baku, just as Ayrton Senna did at Donington in 1993. Or did they? Don’t overlook the full picture, says Mark Hughes
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F1 circuits: every track on the 2026 calendar
From Australia to Abu Dhabi, here is every F1 circuit on the new-look 2026 grand prix calendar
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Matt Bishop: ‘Juan Pablo Montoya raced on gut instinct. It was sublime – when it worked’
When Juan Pablo Montoya gets into a car, people sit up and take notice, from F1 to IndyCar and NASCAR to IMSA. As the gifted, instinctive racer turns 50, is there still time for one more dazzling drive?
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F1 race contracts: How long each circuit will stay on the calendar
As F1 expands globally, the future of each grand prix depends on complex, evolving contracts between race promoters and commercial rights holders, with some circuits secured long-term and others facing uncertainty
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Singing Sainz might have been right all along — Azerbaijan GP takeaways
The streets of Baku didn’t deliver chaos this time, but there was plenty of elation, frustration and vindication as the 2025 Formula 1 season enters its final stretch
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Oscar Piastri is F1’s luckiest man – Up/Down in Azerbaijan 2025
Lando Norris managed to snatch victory form the jaws of defeat in Baku, writes James Elson
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MPH: Horner GP — Will ex-Red Bull boss return as F1 team owner?
Christian Horner’s disruptive instincts mean his F1 story may be far from over. The only question is where he resurfaces. Mark Hughes looks at his options
F1
Senna vs Sonic: When McLaren taunted Williams with a squashed hedgehog
Sega’s Formula 1 sponsorship deal with Williams ignited one of racing’s most light-hearted and creative feuds. But no playful graphics could match the moment that Ayrton Senna seized Sonic the Hedgehog as his own
F1
Tsunoda, Lawson, Hadjar – Who should join Verstappen in 2026? Our verdict
Who should join Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 – Tsunoda, Lawson or Hadjar? Our writers offer their views
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Not just genius: Why Verstappen and Senna still needed the right car on the day
Max Verstappen showed his driving genius in steering a flawed F1 car to victory at Baku, just as Ayrton Senna did at Donington in 1993. Or did they? Don’t overlook the full picture, says Mark Hughes
F1
F1 circuits: every track on the 2026 calendar
From Australia to Abu Dhabi, here is every F1 circuit on the new-look 2026 grand prix calendar
F1
Matt Bishop: ‘Juan Pablo Montoya raced on gut instinct. It was sublime – when it worked’
When Juan Pablo Montoya gets into a car, people sit up and take notice, from F1 to IndyCar and NASCAR to IMSA. As the gifted, instinctive racer turns 50, is there still time for one more dazzling drive?
F1
F1 race contracts: How long each circuit will stay on the calendar
As F1 expands globally, the future of each grand prix depends on complex, evolving contracts between race promoters and commercial rights holders, with some circuits secured long-term and others facing uncertainty
F1
Singing Sainz might have been right all along — Azerbaijan GP takeaways
The streets of Baku didn’t deliver chaos this time, but there was plenty of elation, frustration and vindication as the 2025 Formula 1 season enters its final stretch
Opinion
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Oscar Piastri is F1’s luckiest man – Up/Down in Azerbaijan 2025
Lando Norris managed to snatch victory form the jaws of defeat in Baku, writes James Elson
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Mark Hughes: F1’s last-minute Suzuka fix hasn’t gone far enough
F1 cut Suzuka’s energy limit by a megajoule, but the fundamental problem remains, says Mark Hughes
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MPH: Newey isn’t being demoted. Here’s what’s actually happening at Aston Martin
The real story behind Adrian Newey’s changing role at Aston Martin has nothing to do with the F1 team’s struggles, as Mark Hughes explains
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MPH: Entertainment and old-school racing!? China showed F1 the way
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
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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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The youngest drivers to lead the F1 world championship
Aged 19, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 driver ever to lead the world championship after victory in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. Here’s the new list of the five youngest drivers to top the table
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Can smaller turbo sustain Ferrari’s F1 title challenge?
Ferrari has emerged in front at the start of both 2026 F1 races so far, thanks to its turbo. Does it have enough to challenge Mercedes all season?
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Podcast: Newey out, Wheatley in? What’s actually behind the Aston Martin F1 reshuffle
It began with a clash at the top of Aston Martin. Now Adrian Newey is set to step down as F1 team boss, with Jonathan Wheatley his likely replacement. Mark Hughes explains the full story behind the headlines in our latest podcast
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