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Will too many chiefs at Alpine derail Fernando Alonso’s F1 comeback?
Alonso is back in F1 with Alpine but the French manufacturer continues to evolve behind the scenes which could upset its F1 chances
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Ferrari hopes official esports series can unearth next academy talent
Ferrari’s future might be coming from the virtual side of its Driver Academy
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How much trouble is Mercedes really in?
Mercedes says it’s slower than Red Bull but is it another bluff or could we be in for a championship battle this season?
Mark Hughes
Mercedes is slower than Red Bull — but it could all blow over: MPH
Three days of winter testing at Bahrain two weeks ahead of the race there threw up an intriguing picture, one in which the Honda-powered Red Bull and AlphaTauri teams emerged…
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Sergio Perez: ‘I need 5 races to get the best out of 2021 Red Bull’
A fascinating three-day Formula 1 test in Bahrain ended with Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing topping the overall times, and Mercedes left floundering. Before the Dutchman took over the…
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Lewis Hamilton expects ‘great long battle’ with Red Bull — Mercedes pace ‘completely unknown’
Mercedes’ troubles in preseason testing means that the team’s performance is “completely unknown”, Valtteri Bottas has said on the final day of the Bahrain test. With rivals showing strong performances…
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Hamilton on Murray Walker: ‘No-one else comes close’
Lewis Hamilton has shared his memories of Murray Walker, the day after the iconic commentator’s passing
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F1 Testing 2021 Day 3 (updated): Red Bull and Verstappen end testing fastest
Verstappen put Red Bull top of the F1 pile at the end of testing as Mercedes lagged behind
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Murray Walker obituary 1923-2021
Murray Walker commentated on Formula 1 from 1978 all the way up to 2001 and was an iconic part of the sport’s history
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Will too many chiefs at Alpine derail Fernando Alonso’s F1 comeback?
Alonso is back in F1 with Alpine but the French manufacturer continues to evolve behind the scenes which could upset its F1 chances
Esports
Ferrari hopes official esports series can unearth next academy talent
Ferrari’s future might be coming from the virtual side of its Driver Academy
F1
How much trouble is Mercedes really in?
Mercedes says it’s slower than Red Bull but is it another bluff or could we be in for a championship battle this season?
Mark Hughes
Mercedes is slower than Red Bull — but it could all blow over: MPH
Three days of winter testing at Bahrain two weeks ahead of the race there threw up an intriguing picture, one in which the Honda-powered Red Bull and AlphaTauri teams emerged…
F1
Sergio Perez: ‘I need 5 races to get the best out of 2021 Red Bull’
A fascinating three-day Formula 1 test in Bahrain ended with Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing topping the overall times, and Mercedes left floundering. Before the Dutchman took over the…
F1
Lewis Hamilton expects ‘great long battle’ with Red Bull — Mercedes pace ‘completely unknown’
Mercedes’ troubles in preseason testing means that the team’s performance is “completely unknown”, Valtteri Bottas has said on the final day of the Bahrain test. With rivals showing strong performances…
F1
Hamilton on Murray Walker: ‘No-one else comes close’
Lewis Hamilton has shared his memories of Murray Walker, the day after the iconic commentator’s passing
F1
F1 Testing 2021 Day 3 (updated): Red Bull and Verstappen end testing fastest
Verstappen put Red Bull top of the F1 pile at the end of testing as Mercedes lagged behind
F1
Murray Walker obituary 1923-2021
Murray Walker commentated on Formula 1 from 1978 all the way up to 2001 and was an iconic part of the sport’s history
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Mark Hughes: McLaren ‘conspiracy’ is more likely a push for every microsecond
McLaren’s disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix led to speculation about a conspiracy to bring Max Verstappen back into the title fight. But there’s a more realistic explanation
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MPH: Did Norris find code to crack Vegas at last year’s race?
F1’s 2025 championship leader said he had to go to real set-up extremes to make his car competitive in the final Las Vegas Grand Prix stint last year – could that be key to Lando Norris’s success in the race this season?
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MPH: F1 has its best drivers ever, says McLaren boss. He has a point
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes the current F1 generation is the most competitive in history and called on reporters to scrutinise the claim. Mark Hughes didn’t need any more encouragement
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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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Adrian Newey profile: from F1 design guru to Aston Martin team boss
Over four decades Adrian Newey has become F1’s most successful car designer, his longevity ensured by a host of technological innovations. Now he’s the Aston Martin F1 team boss – read his story
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When Ron Dennis couldn’t handle Haas: ‘He shouted – gave me s***’
In this month’s magazine, Guenther Steiner tells Matt Bishop about the waves Haas made on its F1 entry
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McLaren doesn’t need a Piastri revival now – What to watch out for in Qatar GP
The Qatar Grand Prix will be a pressure-packed penultimate round of the 2025 F1 season. Here’s what to watch out for at the Lusail event
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