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Norris was lucky, Piastri was better driver – British GP Up/Down
Was Oscar Piastri the real winner in the long run after Silverstone? asks James Elson
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Norris and Piastri F1 clash was only a matter of time
“Yes, we said a few times that it wasn’t a matter of ‘if’ there was going to be contact between Oscar and Lando but ‘when’ and we now know the…
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McLaren dodges pitfall to tighten grip on F1 title
With McLaren’s advantage very apparent into the nitty-gritty mid-part of the season, there was hope among rivals that the new technical directive regarding front wing flex (which took effect from…
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Oscar Piastri is probably the next F1 champion, thanks to a dose of Aussie grit
Cricket’s inaugural Test of March 1877 set the tone. An England party that was already exhausted by a hectic schedule – this match in Melbourne was to be the 19th…
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Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri: it’s crunch time in F1 title race
Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris? Unless Max Verstappen pulls off an Alain Prost 1986-style miracle, this year’s world championship battle will answer that question. The Australian seized the initiative in…
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A long-time injustice is rectified – British GP takeaways
From long-overdue milestones to costly misjudgements, the 2025 British Grand Prix delivered plenty of drama and emotion
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Does F1: The Movie have the winning formula?
Racing films have always had a reputation for being comedically unrealistic, and unfortunately this production is another to add to the list.There’s no denying that it is beautifully shot, with…
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Longford circuit: Australia’s original, terrifying, high-speed arena
Sometimes known as the ‘Reims of the South Pacific’ due to its long, fast straights and undulations, Longford has a special place in the hearts of Australian motor racing fans…
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Karun Chandhok: Have Max Verstappen’s rivals sensed his weakness?
Legacy is a fascinating topic in the motor racing world. For knowledgeable and passionate Formula 1 fans, which the readers of Motor Sport magazine are, ranking a driver in the…
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Norris was lucky, Piastri was better driver – British GP Up/Down
Was Oscar Piastri the real winner in the long run after Silverstone? asks James Elson
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Norris and Piastri F1 clash was only a matter of time
“Yes, we said a few times that it wasn’t a matter of ‘if’ there was going to be contact between Oscar and Lando but ‘when’ and we now know the…
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McLaren dodges pitfall to tighten grip on F1 title
With McLaren’s advantage very apparent into the nitty-gritty mid-part of the season, there was hope among rivals that the new technical directive regarding front wing flex (which took effect from…
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Oscar Piastri is probably the next F1 champion, thanks to a dose of Aussie grit
Cricket’s inaugural Test of March 1877 set the tone. An England party that was already exhausted by a hectic schedule – this match in Melbourne was to be the 19th…
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Archive
Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri: it’s crunch time in F1 title race
Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris? Unless Max Verstappen pulls off an Alain Prost 1986-style miracle, this year’s world championship battle will answer that question. The Australian seized the initiative in…
F1
A long-time injustice is rectified – British GP takeaways
From long-overdue milestones to costly misjudgements, the 2025 British Grand Prix delivered plenty of drama and emotion
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Archive
Does F1: The Movie have the winning formula?
Racing films have always had a reputation for being comedically unrealistic, and unfortunately this production is another to add to the list.There’s no denying that it is beautifully shot, with…
Subscriber
Archive
Longford circuit: Australia’s original, terrifying, high-speed arena
Sometimes known as the ‘Reims of the South Pacific’ due to its long, fast straights and undulations, Longford has a special place in the hearts of Australian motor racing fans…
Subscriber
Archive
Karun Chandhok: Have Max Verstappen’s rivals sensed his weakness?
Legacy is a fascinating topic in the motor racing world. For knowledgeable and passionate Formula 1 fans, which the readers of Motor Sport magazine are, ranking a driver in the…
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MPH: Assessing F1’s rookie class of 2025 – the Mark Hughes verdict
Mark Hughes weighs up an exceptional 2025 rookie class, dissecting four contrasting debut seasons to reveal who truly stood out the most
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Mark Hughes: Andrea Stella finally banished the ghost of 2010 Abu Dhabi disaster
Mark Hughes revisits the race that gave McLaren team principal Andrea Stella a sleepless night ahead of this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: how victory in 2025 was forged from a Ferrari failure 15 years earlier
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Mark Hughes: Piastri pass on Norris was part of McLaren’s bold strategy to foil Verstappen
Mark Hughes explains how McLaren’s pre-planned lap-one swap and split-tyre strategy blunted Verstappen’s threat and laid the groundwork for Norris’s title-winning drive
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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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Every 2026 F1 driver number – and why they chose them
Every F1 driver number for the 2026 F1 season, including the inspiration behind their choices, the rules behind choosing numbers, and the ones that can’t be picked
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Explained: The new mode names for active aero and energy boost for F1 2026
The FIA defined clear new terminology for 2026 F1 as radical aero and power changes reshape the series
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Return of the Portuguese GP. Is it a placeholder for another F1 street track?
Formula 1’s two-year return to Portimao may be less a long-term endorsement than a holding pattern, as the championship keeps calendar space open for future street races
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