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MPH: Six years of star chasing — speed gains in F1’s hybrid era
In this enforced pause in F1 on-track activity, it’s as good as time as any to reflect on the first six years of the turbo hybrid formula from a competitive…
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The designer behind Sebastian Vettel’s Formula 1 crash helmets
What do Formula 1 drivers do when racing is suspended? There’s a good chance that more than a few will be picking up the phone to Jens Munser. Now that…
F1 at 70
Silverstone 1950: were you there?
As Giuseppe Farina drove to victory in the first Formula 1 World Championship race, a Silverstone crowd, estimated to number 120,000 people, looked on. Among those were the King, Queen…
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Aston Martin return to F1 made official despite financial uncertainty
Aston Martin’s return to the Formula 1 grid has been officially confirmed, with the team taking over the Racing Point entry. The move will go ahead despite concerns surrounding the…
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Best racing films and box sets to stream on Netflix, Amazon and iPlayer — updated
With the longest season in Formula 1 history now done and dusted, and many other motor sport series wrapping up before the Christmas break, what is there to watch? We’ve selected…
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F1 in the 2010s: The identity crisis
It was the decade of domination. Never had Formula 1 been so one-sided. At the same time, it was the decade in which F1 turned its relationship with the world…
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F1 in the 2000s: Boom then bust
It was Michael Schumacher at his peak for the first few years of the new millennium, rattling off World Championship titles as if it was child’s play. All previous markers…
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F1 in the 1990s: New order – tech revolution
Few things evolve at the same speed as motor sport, but for once the wider world was almost keeping pace. The 1980s had concluded with the collapse of the Berlin…
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Nelson Piquet: the underrated three-time F1 champion
Being a three-time Formula 1 world champion puts you in a select band. Only 10 have done it. And, of the 10, one stands apart, but for the wrong reasons.…
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MPH: Six years of star chasing — speed gains in F1’s hybrid era
In this enforced pause in F1 on-track activity, it’s as good as time as any to reflect on the first six years of the turbo hybrid formula from a competitive…
F1
The designer behind Sebastian Vettel’s Formula 1 crash helmets
What do Formula 1 drivers do when racing is suspended? There’s a good chance that more than a few will be picking up the phone to Jens Munser. Now that…
F1 at 70
Silverstone 1950: were you there?
As Giuseppe Farina drove to victory in the first Formula 1 World Championship race, a Silverstone crowd, estimated to number 120,000 people, looked on. Among those were the King, Queen…
F1
Aston Martin return to F1 made official despite financial uncertainty
Aston Martin’s return to the Formula 1 grid has been officially confirmed, with the team taking over the Racing Point entry. The move will go ahead despite concerns surrounding the…
Opinion
Opinions
Best racing films and box sets to stream on Netflix, Amazon and iPlayer — updated
With the longest season in Formula 1 history now done and dusted, and many other motor sport series wrapping up before the Christmas break, what is there to watch? We’ve selected…
Archive
F1 in the 2010s: The identity crisis
It was the decade of domination. Never had Formula 1 been so one-sided. At the same time, it was the decade in which F1 turned its relationship with the world…
Archive
F1 in the 2000s: Boom then bust
It was Michael Schumacher at his peak for the first few years of the new millennium, rattling off World Championship titles as if it was child’s play. All previous markers…
Archive
F1 in the 1990s: New order – tech revolution
Few things evolve at the same speed as motor sport, but for once the wider world was almost keeping pace. The 1980s had concluded with the collapse of the Berlin…
F1
Nelson Piquet: the underrated three-time F1 champion
Being a three-time Formula 1 world champion puts you in a select band. Only 10 have done it. And, of the 10, one stands apart, but for the wrong reasons.…
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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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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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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Canadian GP
Don’t be rushed into a hasty change ahead of the 2025 Canadian F1 Fantasy round. Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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F1 title contenders prepare for fireworks: what the drivers said ahead of the Canadian GP
The 2025 Canadian GP media day was packed with headline moments. Here’s what you may have missed
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