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Porsche 917 engineer Hans Mezger dies aged 90
Hans Mezger, the Porsche engineer who masterminded the 911’s flat six, the 917 and its engine, as well as the TAG McLaren F1 turbo, has died, aged 90
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Gallery: Best of Martini Racing
In the July 2020 edition of Motor Sport, a collection of Lancia’s Martini-liveried racers are front and centre. Martini’s involvement in motor sport has produced some of the most striking,…
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Mercedes begins F1 testing at Silverstone with Covid-19 safety measures
Mercedes has conducted a private test ahead of F1’s return in July, with pit crew and drivers in masks
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MPH Grand Prix debuts: Alain Prost
Alain Prost created a big impression by finishing sixth on his F1 debut in Argentina 1980 in an uncompetitive McLaren, having out-performed his senior team mate John Watson. But it…
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Ferrari’s IndyCar: Could unraced 637 have won Indy 500?
The Transatlantic tale of Ferrari’s unraced IndyCar – the 637, as tested by Bobby Rahal: “It seemed like this was something they really were gonna do”
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Ferrari has had discussions about 2022 IndyCar entry
Ferrari considering 2022 IndyCar entry with hybrid engine, to avoid redundancies when F1 cost cap is introduced
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F1’s great drives: James Hunt – 1976 Japanese Grand Prix
With everything to lose, in treacherous conditions, and with late drama, James Hunt’s drive in the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix was one of the greatest of all time. It all began a week before…
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Mercedes drivers to test at Silverstone ahead of F1 return
Mercedes has announced a private test session at Silverstone to “practice protocols” ahead of F1’s return in July
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The creative and confusing history of qualifying formats
Formula 1’s latest attempt to test a reverse-grid qualifying session looks to have been blocked once more, ending the prospect of starting line-ups being decided by a sprint race, where…
Sports Car News
Porsche 917 engineer Hans Mezger dies aged 90
Hans Mezger, the Porsche engineer who masterminded the 911’s flat six, the 917 and its engine, as well as the TAG McLaren F1 turbo, has died, aged 90
Sports Car News
Gallery: Best of Martini Racing
In the July 2020 edition of Motor Sport, a collection of Lancia’s Martini-liveried racers are front and centre. Martini’s involvement in motor sport has produced some of the most striking,…
F1
Mercedes begins F1 testing at Silverstone with Covid-19 safety measures
Mercedes has conducted a private test ahead of F1’s return in July, with pit crew and drivers in masks
Great Read
F1
MPH Grand Prix debuts: Alain Prost
Alain Prost created a big impression by finishing sixth on his F1 debut in Argentina 1980 in an uncompetitive McLaren, having out-performed his senior team mate John Watson. But it…
Indycar Racing News
Ferrari’s IndyCar: Could unraced 637 have won Indy 500?
The Transatlantic tale of Ferrari’s unraced IndyCar – the 637, as tested by Bobby Rahal: “It seemed like this was something they really were gonna do”
Indycar Racing News
Ferrari has had discussions about 2022 IndyCar entry
Ferrari considering 2022 IndyCar entry with hybrid engine, to avoid redundancies when F1 cost cap is introduced
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F1’s great drives: James Hunt – 1976 Japanese Grand Prix
With everything to lose, in treacherous conditions, and with late drama, James Hunt’s drive in the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix was one of the greatest of all time. It all began a week before…
F1
Mercedes drivers to test at Silverstone ahead of F1 return
Mercedes has announced a private test session at Silverstone to “practice protocols” ahead of F1’s return in July
F1
The creative and confusing history of qualifying formats
Formula 1’s latest attempt to test a reverse-grid qualifying session looks to have been blocked once more, ending the prospect of starting line-ups being decided by a sprint race, where…
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MPH: Ferrari to sack Vasseur? It’s the same cycle of F1 failure
Reports that Fred Vasseur is under pressure don’t seem to bode well for the Ferrari F1 boss. Will the team once more take the short-term approach and ignore its tested blueprint for success, says Mark Hughes
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MPH: Verstappen’s self-destructive rage has put him on brink of F1 race ban
Max Verstappen is just one offence away from an F1 race ban and a pattern has emerged in the way he’s racked up penalty points, says Mark Hughes
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MPH: Why science alone can’t unlock secrets of ground effect F1 cars
As F1 enters the final year of its ground effect era, teams are discovering that success now depends as much on intuition and adaptability as on traditional engineering precision, as Mark Hughes explains
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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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Russell wins as Piastri and Norris clash – 2025 Canadian GP results
Russell takes first F1 win of 2025 as Piastri and Norris clash
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Verstappen vs Russell: how the the explosive F1 rivalry began
Max Verstappen and George Russell are set to fight for the lead of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix from the front row. This is why their rivalry is so charged
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Tomorrow’s F1 starting grid for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix
George Russell will start on pole for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. Here’s how the starting grid — with only 19 drivers — looks for Sunday’s race in Montreal
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