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Verstappen storms to 2021 French GP pole ahead of Hamilton: qualifying as it happened
Max Verstappen proved Red Bull has the pace over a single lap to take on Mercedes with a mighty pole lap in France
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Alpine’s hope that Esteban Ocon can be the next Alain Prost
Esteban Ocon’s strong opening to 2021 has been rewarded with a new three-year deal by Alpine – Enstone believes its seen a few shades of another French hero to justify its faith
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Why Paul Ricard’s resurfacing is leading to the F1 car kerb-clattering
F1 teams have been complaining to Michael Masi about Paul Ricard’s harsh kerbs – but as circuit designer Jarno Zaffelli explains, it’s the drivers that have become more aggressive, not the track furniture
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How F1 hopes to rank the best drivers on the 2021 grid without car performance bias
Formula 1 is a game of minute differences and details but the series aims to help fans gain further insight into just how closely-matched the 20 drivers on the grid truly are
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Verstappen lays down gauntlet ahead of qualifying: 2021 French GP practice round-up
Max Verstappen was a massive 0.7sec quicker than anyone else ahead of qualifying at Paul Ricard
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Jan Matsuzaki: the Aston Martin tyre guru set to shape F1 title race — MPH
Why do Red Bull and Aston Martin seem to be able to run their tyres at a lower pressure than F1 rivals? Step forward Jan Matsuzaki who has an uncanny understanding of race rubber
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McLaren runs Mansour Ojjeh’s name on side of F1 car in tribute to key shareholder
McLaren will run ‘Mansour’ on the side of its cars in Paul Ricard in tribute to the late shareholder, who passed away earlier this month
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Not too hot, not too cold: F1 teams’ search for the Pirelli tyre sweet spot
Tyres are a complex thing in Formula 1. They are the only four points of contact with the track and therefore a huge performance influence. More importantly, they have the…
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Russell denies Mercedes deal is done, as Bottas ignores rumours
Valtteri Bottas has dismissed suggestions he has been told he will be replaced at Mercedes for 2022
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Verstappen storms to 2021 French GP pole ahead of Hamilton: qualifying as it happened
Max Verstappen proved Red Bull has the pace over a single lap to take on Mercedes with a mighty pole lap in France
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Alpine’s hope that Esteban Ocon can be the next Alain Prost
Esteban Ocon’s strong opening to 2021 has been rewarded with a new three-year deal by Alpine – Enstone believes its seen a few shades of another French hero to justify its faith
F1
Why Paul Ricard’s resurfacing is leading to the F1 car kerb-clattering
F1 teams have been complaining to Michael Masi about Paul Ricard’s harsh kerbs – but as circuit designer Jarno Zaffelli explains, it’s the drivers that have become more aggressive, not the track furniture
F1
How F1 hopes to rank the best drivers on the 2021 grid without car performance bias
Formula 1 is a game of minute differences and details but the series aims to help fans gain further insight into just how closely-matched the 20 drivers on the grid truly are
F1
Verstappen lays down gauntlet ahead of qualifying: 2021 French GP practice round-up
Max Verstappen was a massive 0.7sec quicker than anyone else ahead of qualifying at Paul Ricard
F1
Jan Matsuzaki: the Aston Martin tyre guru set to shape F1 title race — MPH
Why do Red Bull and Aston Martin seem to be able to run their tyres at a lower pressure than F1 rivals? Step forward Jan Matsuzaki who has an uncanny understanding of race rubber
F1
McLaren runs Mansour Ojjeh’s name on side of F1 car in tribute to key shareholder
McLaren will run ‘Mansour’ on the side of its cars in Paul Ricard in tribute to the late shareholder, who passed away earlier this month
F1
Not too hot, not too cold: F1 teams’ search for the Pirelli tyre sweet spot
Tyres are a complex thing in Formula 1. They are the only four points of contact with the track and therefore a huge performance influence. More importantly, they have the…
F1
Russell denies Mercedes deal is done, as Bottas ignores rumours
Valtteri Bottas has dismissed suggestions he has been told he will be replaced at Mercedes for 2022
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MPH: Norris had no sympathy for Russell’s F1 car complaints. Here’s why
Lando Norris responded bluntly to George Russell’s complaints of struggling to adapt to this year’s Mercedes F1 car. It exposed more than just their different driving styles, says Mark Hughes; it shows where their heads are at
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MPH: Decoded – why Russell and Piastri can’t keep up with their F1 team-mates
Hungary revealed how wind and worn tarmac are rewriting the rules of 2026 F1 performance, and why some of the grid’s best drivers are struggling to keep up. Mark Hughes explains
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Formula 1 2026 half-term report. Every driver rated – who deserves an A+?
Kimi Antonelli Astonishing progression from his patchy and underprepared rookie season. Yes, he’s in the best car but he’s doing things with it that stand comparison with the finest. In…
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Kimi Antonelli’s mid-season charge reshapes Formula 1’s 2026 title fight
Monaco Lewis Hamilton Many had written off Lewis Hamilton in F1 – too long in the tooth at 41, a poor fit with Ferrari, the rise of rivals, and so…
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Madring’s La Monumental gives Madrid’s new F1 circuit a distinctive challenge
There was a time when circuit corner names were utilitarian labels, nothing more. Even for the greatest curves, inspiration was drawn from local landmarks or topography: think of Eau Rouge…
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‘Kimi Antonelli was 11 when I saw him race. He amazed me’: when Mercedes’ talent scout discovered the F1 sensation
To call Gwen Lagrue a ’scout’ is reductive. Identifying talent is just part of the equation; he supplements that by developing it, playing a central role in nurturing a plethora…
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F1 isn’t all bad in 2026: what GP racing has gained and lost with its new rules
Six months into Formula 1’s biggest regulation reset in a generation, the new rules have delivered genuine wins and real problems in almost equal measure
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A frightened James Hunt’s brilliant win: the F1 victory that’s easy to forget
Niki Lauda’s blazing Ferrari cast a pall over the 1976 German Grand Prix, so it’s easy to overlook what happened in the F1 race. Matt Bishop recognises James Hunt’s masterful and brave victory at the Nürburgring
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The Beatle who predicted F1’s TV boom decades early
Long before Drive to Survive, an ex-Beatle and lifelong racing obsessive told Barry Sheene how F1 would find its biggest audience
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