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Word on the beat, November 2020
The Racing Point brake duct appeal was finally dropped during the weekend of the Italian Grand Prix. Ferrari is satisfied that the FIA’s latest directives restricting the possibility of reverse…
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Lunch with… Johnny Herbert & Damon Hill
Dumb and dumber. That’s how Sky Formula 1 presenter Simon Lazenby once chose to refer to our guests for lunch this month. The question is, which one is which? Let’s…
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2020 Russian Grand Prix preview: Will Hamilton equal Schumacher’s 91-win record?
We are now officially in the second half of the 2020 Formula 1 season and after a what must feel like a luxury week off for the teams and drivers,…
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Deadline day blow for Sergio Perez
Sebastian Vettel will lead Aston Martin’s new F1 programme next year. The speculation began before the season, from the moment the announcement came that the Vettel-Ferrari partnership would not continue…
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Ferrari puts on a show for its 1000th Grand Prix
While its outcome on track was less than ideal, Ferrari’s 1000th grand prix still provided an impressive show both in and around the Maranello circuit. The team began proceedings by…
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Family F1 now a thing of the past after Williams exit
Family-run Formula 1 teams are sadly no more after Claire and Sir Frank Williams stepped back from the running of their team following the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. In…
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MPH: The technical battles raging on behind-the-scenes in Formula 1
Amid the flurry of nine grands prix in 11 weekends, there have been a few developments in the regulations and as we catch a rare pause for breath before next…
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The first Brazilian to blaze a trail in F1: Emerson Fittipaldi
Two-time title-winner Emerson Fittipaldi was the first Brazilian to win the F1 championship and went on to secure two Indy 500 wins. Should he stand alongside the greats in the Motor Sport Hall of Fame?
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The story of Ferrari: from race to road
As Ferrari marks its 1000th Formula 1 Grand Prix, we celebrate its illustrious history with new articles, features, interviews and analysis that tell the story of the brand. The Ferrari…
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Word on the beat, November 2020
The Racing Point brake duct appeal was finally dropped during the weekend of the Italian Grand Prix. Ferrari is satisfied that the FIA’s latest directives restricting the possibility of reverse…
Great Read
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Lunch with… Johnny Herbert & Damon Hill
Dumb and dumber. That’s how Sky Formula 1 presenter Simon Lazenby once chose to refer to our guests for lunch this month. The question is, which one is which? Let’s…
F1
2020 Russian Grand Prix preview: Will Hamilton equal Schumacher’s 91-win record?
We are now officially in the second half of the 2020 Formula 1 season and after a what must feel like a luxury week off for the teams and drivers,…
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Deadline day blow for Sergio Perez
Sebastian Vettel will lead Aston Martin’s new F1 programme next year. The speculation began before the season, from the moment the announcement came that the Vettel-Ferrari partnership would not continue…
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Ferrari puts on a show for its 1000th Grand Prix
While its outcome on track was less than ideal, Ferrari’s 1000th grand prix still provided an impressive show both in and around the Maranello circuit. The team began proceedings by…
Archive
Family F1 now a thing of the past after Williams exit
Family-run Formula 1 teams are sadly no more after Claire and Sir Frank Williams stepped back from the running of their team following the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. In…
F1
MPH: The technical battles raging on behind-the-scenes in Formula 1
Amid the flurry of nine grands prix in 11 weekends, there have been a few developments in the regulations and as we catch a rare pause for breath before next…
F1
The first Brazilian to blaze a trail in F1: Emerson Fittipaldi
Two-time title-winner Emerson Fittipaldi was the first Brazilian to win the F1 championship and went on to secure two Indy 500 wins. Should he stand alongside the greats in the Motor Sport Hall of Fame?
F1
The story of Ferrari: from race to road
As Ferrari marks its 1000th Formula 1 Grand Prix, we celebrate its illustrious history with new articles, features, interviews and analysis that tell the story of the brand. The Ferrari…
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MPH: Deployment and deception – decoding F1 testing runs in Bahrain
Mark Hughes unpicks the energy deployment data, the Mercedes engine intrigue and Red Bull Powertrains’ ominous long runs from Bahrain F1 testing to ask who was really fastest
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MPH: ‘Does Mercedes’ power unit break F1 rules? It’s not as simple as that…’
Mercedes’ F1 rivals are united in protesting its new power unit, as the series aims to stamp out “smart rule interpretation”. But it won’t be easy to resolve, explains Mark Hughes
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Podcast: ‘Having the best AI in F1 may be more important than the best engine’
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Why AI is set to become a major factor in F1. Plus: Adrian Newey’s extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner’s potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars
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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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Podcast: Sandbagging? Mercedes’ reason to hide F1 testing pace
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Which teams might be hiding their true pace in F1 testing? And why would they be sandbagging? Plus: drivers’ dismay at cornering 20mph off the pace and your questions answered in our latest podcast episode
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Schumacher in a Ligier? F1’s most unlikely testing stories
Alain Prost adopted a disguise; Kimi Räikkönen was “Eskimo”; and Ayrton Senna was bizarrely unsuccessful: the strange and secret stories of F1 drivers who tested cars they were never meant to drive
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Why 2026 F1 race starts are a problem waiting to happen
The removal of the MGU-H from Formula 1’s 2026 power units has turned race starts into one of the most technically treacherous moments ahead of the first race, and the paddock is bracing itself
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