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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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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
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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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Bold, brave and unraced, the F1 cars that never made it to the grid
From the Williams six-wheeler banned before it could race to the Honda that died with its designer, these are the Formula 1 cars that were tested but never made their competitive debut
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Podcast: Sandbagging? Mercedes’ reason to hide F1 testing pace
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Which teams might be hiding their true pace in F1 testing? And why would they be sandbagging? Plus: drivers’ dismay at cornering 20mph off the pace and your questions answered in our latest podcast episode
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Explained: The engine compression row that risks overshadowing F1’s new era
A technical loophole involving thermal expansion has triggered accusations, secret letters to the FIA, and a war of words between teams over who’ll dominate the 2026 F1 season
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