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Are new F1 rules really designed to penalise Mercedes?
The new aerodynamic regulations appear to have hit Mercedes and Aston Martin harder than most – but, Chris Medland asks, is it all down to that?
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Imola qualifying moved to avoid Prince Philip funeral clash
Qualifying for this weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix at Imola will be an hour earlier than planned to avoid clashing with the funeral of Prince Philip. The procession at Windsor…
Racing History
Rediscovered Stirling Moss photos offer unique glimpse of driver at his peak
In the scale of Stirling Moss’s sporting achievements, the 1958 International Trophy at Silverstone is barely worth a mention. During the disappointing May weekend, he retired from two races and…
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Danny Sullivan’s drive that lit up final F1 Race of Champions
The 1983 Race of Champions was the last F1 non-points race but also the stage for a sparkling drive from Danny Sullivan, as he tells Paul Fearnley
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How Alpine designed its striking new F1 livery
Sci-fi film influences, billion-dollar brand images and design briefs turned around in minutes: what it took to design the Alpine F1 car livery
Mark Hughes
Will Hülkenberg hire heap more pressure on Sebastian Vettel? — MPH
The confirmation of Nico Hülkenberg as Aston Martin’s official reserve driver might be read as simply the logical continuation of last year’s status quo after he did a fine stand-in…
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James Allison promoted to Mercedes F1 CTO with focus on 2022
Mercedes has announced a change in its technical structure ahead of its attention turning to the 2022 Formula 1 season
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Nico Hülkenberg joins Aston Martin as official reserve driver
Aston Martin has confirmed Nico Hülkenberg as its reserve and development driver for the 2021 Formula 1 season. Hülkenberg has spent the majority of his F1 career with the Silverstone-based…
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Why new teams are needed to keep F1 healthy
If you’re standing still, you’re going backwards. That’s what Formula 1 personnel always say about this sport, so I’m going to use it as the perfect excuse to get ahead…
F1
Are new F1 rules really designed to penalise Mercedes?
The new aerodynamic regulations appear to have hit Mercedes and Aston Martin harder than most – but, Chris Medland asks, is it all down to that?
F1
Imola qualifying moved to avoid Prince Philip funeral clash
Qualifying for this weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix at Imola will be an hour earlier than planned to avoid clashing with the funeral of Prince Philip. The procession at Windsor…
Racing History
Rediscovered Stirling Moss photos offer unique glimpse of driver at his peak
In the scale of Stirling Moss’s sporting achievements, the 1958 International Trophy at Silverstone is barely worth a mention. During the disappointing May weekend, he retired from two races and…
F1
Danny Sullivan’s drive that lit up final F1 Race of Champions
The 1983 Race of Champions was the last F1 non-points race but also the stage for a sparkling drive from Danny Sullivan, as he tells Paul Fearnley
F1
How Alpine designed its striking new F1 livery
Sci-fi film influences, billion-dollar brand images and design briefs turned around in minutes: what it took to design the Alpine F1 car livery
Mark Hughes
Will Hülkenberg hire heap more pressure on Sebastian Vettel? — MPH
The confirmation of Nico Hülkenberg as Aston Martin’s official reserve driver might be read as simply the logical continuation of last year’s status quo after he did a fine stand-in…
F1
James Allison promoted to Mercedes F1 CTO with focus on 2022
Mercedes has announced a change in its technical structure ahead of its attention turning to the 2022 Formula 1 season
F1
Nico Hülkenberg joins Aston Martin as official reserve driver
Aston Martin has confirmed Nico Hülkenberg as its reserve and development driver for the 2021 Formula 1 season. Hülkenberg has spent the majority of his F1 career with the Silverstone-based…
Opinion
Opinions
Why new teams are needed to keep F1 healthy
If you’re standing still, you’re going backwards. That’s what Formula 1 personnel always say about this sport, so I’m going to use it as the perfect excuse to get ahead…
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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MPH: Deployment and deception: decoding F1 testing runs in Bahrain
Mark Hughes unpicks the energy deployment data, the Mercedes engine intrigue and Red Bull Powertrains’ ominous long runs from Bahrain F1 testing to ask who was really fastest
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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
F1 Show
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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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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Why 2026 F1 race starts are a problem waiting to happen
The removal of the MGU-H from Formula 1’s 2026 power units has turned race starts into one of the most technically treacherous moments ahead of the first race, and the paddock is bracing itself
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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
Drive to Survive
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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