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Martin Brundle on Ayrton Senna: My Greatest Rival
I could have chosen myself as my greatest rival. So much of sport is all in the head, every driver has his demons, the pressures, the insecurities, and I had…
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Murray Walker & James Hunt at the 1986 German GP: Flashback
There were few commentary positions better than this one at Hockenheim. Having gained access to the lofty perch thanks to keeping a lap chart for BBC Radio, I had the…
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Tom Pryce: Memories of a Welsh F1 star book review
In recent years there has been a pleasing trend for authors to pay tribute to bygone stars whose names meant a great deal within the motor sport firmament, and yet…
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1991: the last V12 F1 title and a great sports car — both thanks to McLaren
I suppose it’s true that over time the tint of one’s glasses becomes increasingly rosy. Naturally, it’s always important to keep this in mind when looking back at racing seasons…
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Alpine upheaval could derail rebranded F1 team: Mark Hughes
An F1 team owned by an automotive company is always liable to spring a nasty surprise on that team – as Toyota, Honda and BMW showed a few years ago.…
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Jenson Button goes back in time to Williams as senior adviser
Just over two decades after he made his Formula 1 debut with Williams, Jenson Button has re-signed for the team as its new senior adviser. After quitting F1 at the…
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International races from 1967: You were there
Our recent feature on 1967 prompted Julian Nowell to recall his trips that wonderful season – two UK F1 meets plus one of the great sports car races. And all…
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Parting Shot: 1988 Canadian Grand Prix
June 11, 1988 Montreal, Canada Sparks fly as Derek Warwick gets airborne aboard his Arrows-Megatron during practice for the Canadian Grand Prix. Caused after sliding on dirt into the chicane,…
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‘Friendly assassin’ Carlos Sainz targets title despite Ferrari support role — MPH
Carlos Sainz Jr got his first runs behind the wheel of a Ferrari at Fiorano earlier this week. It was only in a 2018 car, but it’s the beginning of…
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Martin Brundle on Ayrton Senna: My Greatest Rival
I could have chosen myself as my greatest rival. So much of sport is all in the head, every driver has his demons, the pressures, the insecurities, and I had…
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Murray Walker & James Hunt at the 1986 German GP: Flashback
There were few commentary positions better than this one at Hockenheim. Having gained access to the lofty perch thanks to keeping a lap chart for BBC Radio, I had the…
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Tom Pryce: Memories of a Welsh F1 star book review
In recent years there has been a pleasing trend for authors to pay tribute to bygone stars whose names meant a great deal within the motor sport firmament, and yet…
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1991: the last V12 F1 title and a great sports car — both thanks to McLaren
I suppose it’s true that over time the tint of one’s glasses becomes increasingly rosy. Naturally, it’s always important to keep this in mind when looking back at racing seasons…
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Alpine upheaval could derail rebranded F1 team: Mark Hughes
An F1 team owned by an automotive company is always liable to spring a nasty surprise on that team – as Toyota, Honda and BMW showed a few years ago.…
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Jenson Button goes back in time to Williams as senior adviser
Just over two decades after he made his Formula 1 debut with Williams, Jenson Button has re-signed for the team as its new senior adviser. After quitting F1 at the…
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International races from 1967: You were there
Our recent feature on 1967 prompted Julian Nowell to recall his trips that wonderful season – two UK F1 meets plus one of the great sports car races. And all…
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Parting Shot: 1988 Canadian Grand Prix
June 11, 1988 Montreal, Canada Sparks fly as Derek Warwick gets airborne aboard his Arrows-Megatron during practice for the Canadian Grand Prix. Caused after sliding on dirt into the chicane,…
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‘Friendly assassin’ Carlos Sainz targets title despite Ferrari support role — MPH
Carlos Sainz Jr got his first runs behind the wheel of a Ferrari at Fiorano earlier this week. It was only in a 2018 car, but it’s the beginning of…
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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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Newey’s team principal move is Stroll’s riskiest F1 gamble
Aston Martin’s call to make Adrian Newey team principal marks Lawrence Stroll’s boldest decision yet
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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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Every Aston Martin F1 boss under Lawrence Stroll
Adrian Newey is the latest — surprise — appointment to Aston Martin’s F1 team principal role, and the fourth to hold that position under Lawrence Stroll. Here’s the timeline of Aston’s F1 bosses
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