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Sainz on ‘very complicated’ 2026 F1 car: ‘It occupies a lot of brain space’
Next year’s new-generation F1 cars will overload drivers with their technical demands in the first part of the 2026 season, says Carlos Sainz
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Hamilton issues Ferrari with written demands in urgent chase for F1 title
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he’s leading the charge to win an F1 championship with Ferrari, submitting reports and summoning bosses to meetings as he challenges the team in “every area”
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Spa circuit: How safety and speed shaped an F1 classic
Carved into the Ardennes forest and steeped in over a century of speed, danger, and evolution, Spa is not just a circuit – it’s a living monument to the changing face of motor sport
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The day Eau Rouge humbled an F1 world champion and a rookie
One one afternoon in 1999, Eau Rouge proved why it was one of the most feared corners in Formula 1
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The questions behind F1’s Net Zero claims
Formula 1 has made real progress in cutting its carbon footprint – but staying on track to Net Zero by 2030 might demand tougher decisions
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McLaren backs F1 champions display at 2025 Silverstone Festival
McLaren will play a major role in this summer’s Silverstone Festival as it backs a landmark exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Formula 1 world championship. The Woking-based team…
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2025 Belgian Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream, F1 schedule and weather
F1 returns from a three-week break for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. Here’s your quick guide to the start time, how to watch, live stream options, full F1 schedule, and weather forecast
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Matt Bishop: The truly brilliant racer who’s been largely forgotten
Even those who recognise the name will know him simply as ‘The other Ascari’, but this pre-war racer who died a century ago was one of the all-time greats. Matt Bishop tells the tragically short tale of Antonio Ascari
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Red Bull’s first ever F1 weekend without Horner – What to watch for at Belgian GP
With Red Bull reeling from Christian Horner’s departure, Lando Norris on a hot streak, and Max Verstappen facing swirling rumours, the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix promises drama both on and off the track
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Sainz on ‘very complicated’ 2026 F1 car: ‘It occupies a lot of brain space’
Next year’s new-generation F1 cars will overload drivers with their technical demands in the first part of the 2026 season, says Carlos Sainz
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Hamilton issues Ferrari with written demands in urgent chase for F1 title
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he’s leading the charge to win an F1 championship with Ferrari, submitting reports and summoning bosses to meetings as he challenges the team in “every area”
F1
Spa circuit: How safety and speed shaped an F1 classic
Carved into the Ardennes forest and steeped in over a century of speed, danger, and evolution, Spa is not just a circuit – it’s a living monument to the changing face of motor sport
F1
The day Eau Rouge humbled an F1 world champion and a rookie
One one afternoon in 1999, Eau Rouge proved why it was one of the most feared corners in Formula 1
F1
The questions behind F1’s Net Zero claims
Formula 1 has made real progress in cutting its carbon footprint – but staying on track to Net Zero by 2030 might demand tougher decisions
F1
McLaren backs F1 champions display at 2025 Silverstone Festival
McLaren will play a major role in this summer’s Silverstone Festival as it backs a landmark exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Formula 1 world championship. The Woking-based team…
F1
2025 Belgian Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream, F1 schedule and weather
F1 returns from a three-week break for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. Here’s your quick guide to the start time, how to watch, live stream options, full F1 schedule, and weather forecast
F1
Matt Bishop: The truly brilliant racer who’s been largely forgotten
Even those who recognise the name will know him simply as ‘The other Ascari’, but this pre-war racer who died a century ago was one of the all-time greats. Matt Bishop tells the tragically short tale of Antonio Ascari
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Red Bull’s first ever F1 weekend without Horner – What to watch for at Belgian GP
With Red Bull reeling from Christian Horner’s departure, Lando Norris on a hot streak, and Max Verstappen facing swirling rumours, the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix promises drama both on and off the track
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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MPH: F1’s big fears fade as a new era begins smoothly
Mark Hughes dissects F1’s first shakedown, revealing why the opening signs are far more positive than expected
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MPH: McLaren set out 2026 F1 ‘battlegrounds’ – they’re just 200mm long
F1’s 2026 regulations severely restrict designers, says McLaren. But the reigning champions have identified small areas of this year’s car where there’s an opportunity to find the ‘performance honey’
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MPH: How FIA can intervene immediately over ‘trick’ Mercedes F1 engine
Mercedes is rumoured to have an engine innovation promising a significant advantage over other Formula 1 power units. It could mean rivals are allowed extra benefits to catch up, explains Mark Hughes
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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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Girls on Track UK celebrates 10 years of success at RAC
Girls on Track, Motorsport UK’s initiative to get more women involved in motor sport, marked ten years of progress with a triumphant event at London’s Royal Automobile Club
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Williams in F1 2026: Serious contender or just a feel-good story?
Three years into James Vowles’ tenure, Williams’ 2026 F1 car is no longer about recovery, but about whether the rebuild is capable of going any further
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How the Barcelona test went for every F1 team
The Barcelona Formula 1 ‘shakedown’ came to an end on Friday with varying fortunes for the teams who were putting this year’s all-new cars through their paces for the first time
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