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The giveaway that Bottas is resigned to Russell’s arrival – MPH
Both Mercedes F1 drivers are in a contract year this season but it’s Valtteri Bottas who’s under all of the pressure to perform to save his future
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Portugal confirmed on 2021 F1 calendar
The Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao has been confirmed on the 2021 F1 calendar. With Australia and China both postponing their grands prix due to Covid-19 restrictions, slots were left…
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Haas shows off 2021 livery and announces Uralkali as title sponsor
Haas has revealed its new 2021 livery but its new car will remain under wraps until testing begins in Bahrain
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Can Alpine rebrand help Enstone scale the F1 summit again?
Enstone has a long, storied and successful history in F1 – Adam Cooper examines whether its latest Alpine rebrand can help restore former glories
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Aston Martin launches first F1 car for over 60 years
Aston Martin has revealed its new F1 car, bringing back British Racing Green to the grid for 2021
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2021 Aston Martin F1 launch – see the new car revealed here
Aston Martin reveals its first F1 car for 61 years today – watch the livestream here from 3pm
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The flawed genius of Chapman’s Lotus Esprit Turbo — driven
Reviewed by Andrew Frankel in this month’s edition of Motor Sport, Colin Chapman’s own Lotus Esprit Turbo is as mercurial as the man himself
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Parting shot: 1960 US Grand Prix
November 20, 1960 California, USA Jim Clark leads John Surtees through the streets in their Lotus 18s en route to the Riverside track for the US Grand Prix. With little…
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US Grands Prix 1980-82: You were there
Long Beach wasn’t the most scenic circuit, but racers race hard regardless. Michael Harris attended US GPs in 1980, ’81 and ’82 and was able to capture some candid images…
Mark Hughes
The giveaway that Bottas is resigned to Russell’s arrival – MPH
Both Mercedes F1 drivers are in a contract year this season but it’s Valtteri Bottas who’s under all of the pressure to perform to save his future
F1
Portugal confirmed on 2021 F1 calendar
The Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao has been confirmed on the 2021 F1 calendar. With Australia and China both postponing their grands prix due to Covid-19 restrictions, slots were left…
F1
Haas shows off 2021 livery and announces Uralkali as title sponsor
Haas has revealed its new 2021 livery but its new car will remain under wraps until testing begins in Bahrain
F1
Can Alpine rebrand help Enstone scale the F1 summit again?
Enstone has a long, storied and successful history in F1 – Adam Cooper examines whether its latest Alpine rebrand can help restore former glories
F1
Aston Martin launches first F1 car for over 60 years
Aston Martin has revealed its new F1 car, bringing back British Racing Green to the grid for 2021
F1
2021 Aston Martin F1 launch – see the new car revealed here
Aston Martin reveals its first F1 car for 61 years today – watch the livestream here from 3pm
Road Cars
The flawed genius of Chapman’s Lotus Esprit Turbo — driven
Reviewed by Andrew Frankel in this month’s edition of Motor Sport, Colin Chapman’s own Lotus Esprit Turbo is as mercurial as the man himself
Archive
Parting shot: 1960 US Grand Prix
November 20, 1960 California, USA Jim Clark leads John Surtees through the streets in their Lotus 18s en route to the Riverside track for the US Grand Prix. With little…
Archive
US Grands Prix 1980-82: You were there
Long Beach wasn’t the most scenic circuit, but racers race hard regardless. Michael Harris attended US GPs in 1980, ’81 and ’82 and was able to capture some candid images…
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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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