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Red Bull’s luck turns on the tyres at Silverstone 2020
Red Bull devised a clever tyre strategy for the 70th Anniversary race, one which put the onus on Max Verstappen to deliver a big lap on a single run in…
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Silverstone’s summer blowout
Hungarian GP | British GP | 70th Anniversary GP | Spanish GP The first three of these four races were brought alive by the drama of jeopardy as various misfortunes…
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Renault drops Racing Point brake duct appeal, after “concrete progress” to limit F1 car copying
Renault has withdrawn its appeal in the Racing Point brake duct case, saying that progress is being made to restrict teams from copying parts from rivals. The team said that…
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Turkish Grand Prix returns — along with spectators, as F1 announces end-of-season schedule
Formula 1 will head to Istanbul Park for the first time in almost 10 years, as part of the final leg of the 2020 F1 calendar, which has been announced…
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Doug Nye: When the wheels fall off
Over long decades major manufacturers and their sponsors have invested colossal sums of money and expertise in what used to be called Grand Prix racing. Lucrative payback has come from…
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Mark Hughes: Vettel and Ferrari’s lost partnership
Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel are clearly just seeing out the terms of their contract. Any idea of a partnership has been irretrievably lost, as was made crystal clear when Vettel…
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Silverstone’s 2020 grands prix pique interest
Despite the fact fans were not allowed to attend either of the recent Formula 1 grands prix at Silverstone, the Northamptonshire venue still appears to have benefited from the exposure…
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Back from the blueprints: Brands debut for six-wheeled Tyrrell P34 ‘continuation’
When crazy-keen American historic racer Jonathan Holtzman’s attempts to buy a Tyrrell P34 were thwarted, he posed the six-wheeled question: ‘Why can’t we just build one?’ That was in July/August…
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MPH: The greatest F1 driver in history — why the debate rumbles on
F1’s own attempt at ranking the fastest drivers of the last 40 years has involved probably the most sophisticated algorithm yet at this sort of thing. It’s almost certainly a…
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Red Bull’s luck turns on the tyres at Silverstone 2020
Red Bull devised a clever tyre strategy for the 70th Anniversary race, one which put the onus on Max Verstappen to deliver a big lap on a single run in…
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Silverstone’s summer blowout
Hungarian GP | British GP | 70th Anniversary GP | Spanish GP The first three of these four races were brought alive by the drama of jeopardy as various misfortunes…
F1
Renault drops Racing Point brake duct appeal, after “concrete progress” to limit F1 car copying
Renault has withdrawn its appeal in the Racing Point brake duct case, saying that progress is being made to restrict teams from copying parts from rivals. The team said that…
F1
Turkish Grand Prix returns — along with spectators, as F1 announces end-of-season schedule
Formula 1 will head to Istanbul Park for the first time in almost 10 years, as part of the final leg of the 2020 F1 calendar, which has been announced…
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Doug Nye: When the wheels fall off
Over long decades major manufacturers and their sponsors have invested colossal sums of money and expertise in what used to be called Grand Prix racing. Lucrative payback has come from…
Archive
Mark Hughes: Vettel and Ferrari’s lost partnership
Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel are clearly just seeing out the terms of their contract. Any idea of a partnership has been irretrievably lost, as was made crystal clear when Vettel…
Archive
Silverstone’s 2020 grands prix pique interest
Despite the fact fans were not allowed to attend either of the recent Formula 1 grands prix at Silverstone, the Northamptonshire venue still appears to have benefited from the exposure…
Historic Racing News
Back from the blueprints: Brands debut for six-wheeled Tyrrell P34 ‘continuation’
When crazy-keen American historic racer Jonathan Holtzman’s attempts to buy a Tyrrell P34 were thwarted, he posed the six-wheeled question: ‘Why can’t we just build one?’ That was in July/August…
F1
MPH: The greatest F1 driver in history — why the debate rumbles on
F1’s own attempt at ranking the fastest drivers of the last 40 years has involved probably the most sophisticated algorithm yet at this sort of thing. It’s almost certainly a…
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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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Tomorrow’s F1 starting grid for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc will start on pole for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix after a surprise result in qualifying, but Lewis Hamilton described his own efforts as “useless”. Here’s how the starting grid looks for Sunday’s race at the Hungaroring
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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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