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Lando Norris takes one step closer to becoming F1’s modern racing tycoon
As he fights for the F1 title, Lando Norris cements his influence off track with the sale of Quadrant to esports powerhouse Veloce
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The 15 best F1 drivers of all time
With Max Verstappen already on four Formula 1 titles, where should he sit in the list of the greatest Formula 1 drivers in history? Here’s our latest verdict on the top 15
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British drivers can claim first-ever motor sport grand slam in 2025
In a potentially unprecedented year for British motor sport, 2025 could see drivers from the UK claim the world titles in Formula 1, WRC, WEC and Formula E – a clean sweep no nation has ever achieved…
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What are black flags in F1? The drivers disqualified from grands prix
It’s the ultimate sanction in a Formula 1 race: the black flag results in instant disqualification. Here’s when the flag can be waved and the sometimes bizarre cases where it has been shown in a grand prix
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Who are F1’s 10 youngest world champions?
Through the years records have tumbled and world titles have been claimed by increasingly youthful drivers – but who makes the top ten of F1’s youngest ever champions?
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Häkkinen remembers his near-death F1 crash: ‘The pain was unbelievable’
Thirty years on from his nearly-fatal Adelaide F1 crash, Mika Häkkinen has recalled the harrowing journey back to competing on the grid again. The Finn told Motor Sport about the…
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V8 engines back in F1: Realistic or pure fantasy?
A return to V8 engines in Formula 1 may stir nostalgia, but how realistic is it under the sport’s current push for sustainability and hybrid innovation?
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Matt Bishop: Obvious deadline for Max to decide F1 future is looming
Will Max Verstappen decide to leave Red Bull at the end of the year or put his faith in the team that has delivered him four F1 world titles? Decision time is imminent
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Who is Sonny Hayes based on? Real-life F1 comebacks just as dramatic as the movie
Long before Brad Pitt’s F1 movie put the spotlight on fictional driver Sonny Hayes’ return to the grid, Formula 1 was being shaped by the real-life comebacks that inspired many. Plus, more reasons why the character resembles genuine drivers
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Lando Norris takes one step closer to becoming F1’s modern racing tycoon
As he fights for the F1 title, Lando Norris cements his influence off track with the sale of Quadrant to esports powerhouse Veloce
F1
The 15 best F1 drivers of all time
With Max Verstappen already on four Formula 1 titles, where should he sit in the list of the greatest Formula 1 drivers in history? Here’s our latest verdict on the top 15
F1
British drivers can claim first-ever motor sport grand slam in 2025
In a potentially unprecedented year for British motor sport, 2025 could see drivers from the UK claim the world titles in Formula 1, WRC, WEC and Formula E – a clean sweep no nation has ever achieved…
F1
What are black flags in F1? The drivers disqualified from grands prix
It’s the ultimate sanction in a Formula 1 race: the black flag results in instant disqualification. Here’s when the flag can be waved and the sometimes bizarre cases where it has been shown in a grand prix
F1
Who are F1’s 10 youngest world champions?
Through the years records have tumbled and world titles have been claimed by increasingly youthful drivers – but who makes the top ten of F1’s youngest ever champions?
F1
Häkkinen remembers his near-death F1 crash: ‘The pain was unbelievable’
Thirty years on from his nearly-fatal Adelaide F1 crash, Mika Häkkinen has recalled the harrowing journey back to competing on the grid again. The Finn told Motor Sport about the…
F1
V8 engines back in F1: Realistic or pure fantasy?
A return to V8 engines in Formula 1 may stir nostalgia, but how realistic is it under the sport’s current push for sustainability and hybrid innovation?
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Matt Bishop: Obvious deadline for Max to decide F1 future is looming
Will Max Verstappen decide to leave Red Bull at the end of the year or put his faith in the team that has delivered him four F1 world titles? Decision time is imminent
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Who is Sonny Hayes based on? Real-life F1 comebacks just as dramatic as the movie
Long before Brad Pitt’s F1 movie put the spotlight on fictional driver Sonny Hayes’ return to the grid, Formula 1 was being shaped by the real-life comebacks that inspired many. Plus, more reasons why the character resembles genuine drivers
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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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Every 2026 F1 driver number – and why they chose them
Every F1 driver number for the 2026 F1 season, including the inspiration behind their choices, the rules behind choosing numbers, and the ones that can’t be picked
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Explained: The new mode names for active aero and energy boost for F1 2026
The FIA defined clear new terminology for 2026 F1 as radical aero and power changes reshape the series
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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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