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MPH: The case for Valtteri Bottas as 2020 F1 world champion
With an F1 calendar of sorts beginning to evolve, and the scheduled beginning of the season little more than a couple of weeks away, focus is finally coming back to…
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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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MPH: The case for Valtteri Bottas as 2020 F1 world champion
With an F1 calendar of sorts beginning to evolve, and the scheduled beginning of the season little more than a couple of weeks away, focus is finally coming back to…
F1
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,…
F1
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…
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Mark Hughes: McLaren ‘conspiracy’ is more likely a push for every microsecond
McLaren’s disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix led to speculation about a conspiracy to bring Max Verstappen back into the title fight. But there’s a more realistic explanation
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MPH: Did Norris find code to crack Vegas at last year’s race?
F1’s 2025 championship leader said he had to go to real set-up extremes to make his car competitive in the final Las Vegas Grand Prix stint last year – could that be key to Lando Norris’s success in the race this season?
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MPH: F1 has its best drivers ever, says McLaren boss. He has a point
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes the current F1 generation is the most competitive in history and called on reporters to scrutinise the claim. Mark Hughes didn’t need any more encouragement
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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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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Qatar GP
Who will win F1 Fantasy’s duel in the desert at the 2025 Qatar GP? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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Newey’s team principal move is Stroll’s riskiest F1 gamble
Aston Martin’s call to make Adrian Newey team principal marks Lawrence Stroll’s boldest decision yet
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Adrian Newey profile: from F1 design guru to Aston Martin team boss
Over four decades Adrian Newey has become F1’s most successful car designer, his longevity ensured by a host of technological innovations. Now he’s the Aston Martin F1 team boss – read his story
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