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MPH: Can Red Bull close the gap to Mercedes in 2020 — and does it want to?
Take a look at the graphs below. They compare the qualifying form of Mercedes and Red Bull over the last four seasons. Two patterns are immediately obvious: 1) The Mercedes…
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Mystery of the Goodwood lap record: nobody knows what it is
Goodwood’s SpeedWeek festival in 2020 saw sports cars, supercars and prototypes roll onto the Goodwood circuit for a no-holds-barred timed shootout, with all eyes on the timing screen to see…
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Formula 1 2020 Vietnam Grand Prix officially cancelled
The 2020 Formula 1 Vietnam Grand Prix has officially been cancelled, ending hopes of staging the inaugural event this season and leaving six races left of the revamped calendar. Though…
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Formula 1 must be open to change says Chase Carey
Formula 1 cannot afford to close itself off from changing in order to improve the show according to CEO, Chase Carey. F1 has recently looked at the possibility of implementing…
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Schumacher & Hamilton: more than just 91 F1 wins in common
Mick Schumacher’s presenting of one of his father’s crash helmets in touching tribute to Lewis Hamilton at the Nürburgring on Sunday was also a reminder that eras come and go,…
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F1’s replacement drivers: the cameos that made — and ended — careers
As the Formula 1 paddock prepared for race day at this year’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, Nico Hülkenberg posted a picture on Instagram of himself in front of the TV…
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MPH: Valtteri Bottas had the pace… but no hope of Eifel GP victory
The route to Hamilton’s Schumacher-equalling 91st victory wasn’t as swashbuckling as he’d perhaps have chosen. It relied upon a single error and a subsequent series of misfortunes for his only…
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Hamilton’s bold decision that put him on path to Schumacher F1 win record
When you look at the progression of the record for the most Grand Prix victories by one driver, it once appeared as if Alain Prost’s mark of 51 wins was…
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Formula 1 gifts
Motor Sport shop gift guide Formula 1 is the world’s biggest motor racing championship and for good reason. Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Charles Leclerc and Kimi Räikkönen feature in a…
F1
MPH: Can Red Bull close the gap to Mercedes in 2020 — and does it want to?
Take a look at the graphs below. They compare the qualifying form of Mercedes and Red Bull over the last four seasons. Two patterns are immediately obvious: 1) The Mercedes…
Historic Racing News
Mystery of the Goodwood lap record: nobody knows what it is
Goodwood’s SpeedWeek festival in 2020 saw sports cars, supercars and prototypes roll onto the Goodwood circuit for a no-holds-barred timed shootout, with all eyes on the timing screen to see…
F1
Formula 1 2020 Vietnam Grand Prix officially cancelled
The 2020 Formula 1 Vietnam Grand Prix has officially been cancelled, ending hopes of staging the inaugural event this season and leaving six races left of the revamped calendar. Though…
F1
Formula 1 must be open to change says Chase Carey
Formula 1 cannot afford to close itself off from changing in order to improve the show according to CEO, Chase Carey. F1 has recently looked at the possibility of implementing…
F1
Schumacher & Hamilton: more than just 91 F1 wins in common
Mick Schumacher’s presenting of one of his father’s crash helmets in touching tribute to Lewis Hamilton at the Nürburgring on Sunday was also a reminder that eras come and go,…
F1
F1’s replacement drivers: the cameos that made — and ended — careers
As the Formula 1 paddock prepared for race day at this year’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, Nico Hülkenberg posted a picture on Instagram of himself in front of the TV…
F1
MPH: Valtteri Bottas had the pace… but no hope of Eifel GP victory
The route to Hamilton’s Schumacher-equalling 91st victory wasn’t as swashbuckling as he’d perhaps have chosen. It relied upon a single error and a subsequent series of misfortunes for his only…
F1
Hamilton’s bold decision that put him on path to Schumacher F1 win record
When you look at the progression of the record for the most Grand Prix victories by one driver, it once appeared as if Alain Prost’s mark of 51 wins was…
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MPH: Radio calls hinted at Norris conspiracy — if you didn’t spot the hidden meanings
McLaren’s radio calls to Lando Norris were wildly misinterpreted at Spa, as F1 viewers missed the hidden meanings in Norris’s messages and actions that activated various pre-agreed strategies. Mark Hughes explains
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Splash and dash: How Piastri recreated Ricciardo’s greatest race
Oscar Piastri’s masterful Spa-Francorchamps win was reminiscent of Daniel Ricciardo’s finest F1 drive back in 2014, writes Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: How Piastri’s fearless Eau Rouge gamble decided the Belgian GP
A race that began with caution ended in strategic clarity, as Oscar Piastri calmly fended off team-mate Lando Norris to win the Belgian Grand Prix and tighten his grip on the F1 title race. Mark Hughes analyses the Spa event
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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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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Hungarian GP
Should you stick or twist with your F1 Fantasy team at the 2025 Hungarian? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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Norris leads FP2 as McLaren dominates – 2025 Hungarian GP results
Norris goes quickest in second practice in Hungary by nearly three tenths from Piastri
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The change that transformed Hungaroring from Mickey Mouse to magnificent
The twisting, dusty asphalt of Hungaroring rarely made for exciting racing until a layout tweak in the early 2000s set it on a path to being one of F1’s best-loved venues
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