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F1’s Great Drives: Ayrton Senna – 1988 Japanese Grand Prix
A title showdown at Suzuka between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. A familiar narrative but in 1988, it was to be Senna’s day
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Imola cleared for F1 return after new medical centre is approved
Imola’s hopes of hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2020 are boosted as the circuit’s Grade 1 licence is renewed
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Back-up teams, virtual grid kids & no F1 podium: racing in the Covid era
Guidance from motor racing’s governing body suggests that grid procedures could be abandoned, and separation enforced within teams to minimise the risk of coronavirus infections in the paddock
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Singapore, Azerbaijan and Japanese Grands Prix are cancelled for 2020 F1 season
Construction delays caused by Covid-19 restrictions mean that there’s not enough time left to build the 2020 Singapore Grand Prix street circuit in time for the Formula 1 race
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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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F1’s Great Drives: Ayrton Senna – 1988 Japanese Grand Prix
A title showdown at Suzuka between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. A familiar narrative but in 1988, it was to be Senna’s day
F1
Imola cleared for F1 return after new medical centre is approved
Imola’s hopes of hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2020 are boosted as the circuit’s Grade 1 licence is renewed
F1
Back-up teams, virtual grid kids & no F1 podium: racing in the Covid era
Guidance from motor racing’s governing body suggests that grid procedures could be abandoned, and separation enforced within teams to minimise the risk of coronavirus infections in the paddock
F1
Singapore, Azerbaijan and Japanese Grands Prix are cancelled for 2020 F1 season
Construction delays caused by Covid-19 restrictions mean that there’s not enough time left to build the 2020 Singapore Grand Prix street circuit in time for the Formula 1 race
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,…
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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
Great Read
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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…
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”
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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Why did Ferrari fade in high-pressure Hungarian GP?
Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole for the 2025 Hungarian GP, but his chances of a race win went awry in the second half of the race
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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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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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Matt Bishop: How many F1 titles would Didier Pironi have won?
Didier Pironi’s devil-may-care attitude brought tragedy and disaster to his short career. What could he have achieved in an alternate version of his story? asks Matt Bishop
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Will Apple shake up F1 coverage? What you missed at the Hungarian GP
Is Apple looking global as it bids for F1 broadcasting rights? Plus: Lots of love for Laurent Mekies, and James Vowles’ juggling act
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Stoffel Vandoorne: ‘I guess my Mclaren F1 career is a classic case of right place, wrong time’
A hard-earned grand prix career may have ended in tears, but there’s much more to this Belgian star than being just another F1 nearly-man. From single-seater success to tackling Le…
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