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F1 innovations: Brabham’s carbon brake revolution
In its 70 year history, Formula 1 has led the race to stop quickly, not least when Gordon Murray and Brabham introduced carbon brakes
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How Vettel’s Ferrari dream fell apart and what comes next
Sebastian Vettel’s aspiration of emulating his compatriot and hero, Michael Schumacher by winning a world championship with Ferrari looks to be over. Indeed, if the Covid-19 pandemic continues on and…
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Art that takes you to 200mph: Stefan Johansson on his F1-inspired paintings
Few drivers will ever feel the power of a 1,000bhp+ Formula 1 engine behind them, let alone the exhilaration of piloting one of the cars on a legendary circuit, such…
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Sebastian Vettel to leave Ferrari at end of 2020 season
Sebastian Vettel will leave Ferrari at the end of this year, saying that there is no longer a “common desire to stay together”. Talks are understood to have broken down…
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MPH Grand Prix debuts: Gilles Villeneuve marks his arrival
Gilles Villeneuve had barely been heard of on the international stage when McLaren entered him in a third car for the 1977 British Grand Prix. ‘Who?’ was not an uncommon…
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Honda’s paradigm shifter that flew in the face of convention
If or when they ever arrive, the new Formula 1 regulations will place tight limits on teams updating their transmissions. However, if we scroll back 15 years, no such restrictions…
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Formula 1 to cut budget cap to $145m according to Brawn
Formula 1’s plans for a budget cap that is set to be introduced next season will be $30m less than originally planned, with the new total lowering the ceiling to…
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MPH Grand Prix debuts: the sensational arrival of Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti was instantly quick in his first F1 practice session at Monza in 1968. Perhaps too quick, as he found himself banned from the race – Mark Hughes looks back at a delayed Grand Prix debut
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Racing in a bubble: How F1 is planning on starting the 2020 season
Few would envy Chase Carey right now. As the CEO and chairman of Formula 1, he is the man who has to try and navigate these extremely uncertain times, all…
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F1 innovations: Brabham’s carbon brake revolution
In its 70 year history, Formula 1 has led the race to stop quickly, not least when Gordon Murray and Brabham introduced carbon brakes
F1
How Vettel’s Ferrari dream fell apart and what comes next
Sebastian Vettel’s aspiration of emulating his compatriot and hero, Michael Schumacher by winning a world championship with Ferrari looks to be over. Indeed, if the Covid-19 pandemic continues on and…
F1
Art that takes you to 200mph: Stefan Johansson on his F1-inspired paintings
Few drivers will ever feel the power of a 1,000bhp+ Formula 1 engine behind them, let alone the exhilaration of piloting one of the cars on a legendary circuit, such…
F1
Sebastian Vettel to leave Ferrari at end of 2020 season
Sebastian Vettel will leave Ferrari at the end of this year, saying that there is no longer a “common desire to stay together”. Talks are understood to have broken down…
Great Read
Great Read
MPH Grand Prix debuts: Gilles Villeneuve marks his arrival
Gilles Villeneuve had barely been heard of on the international stage when McLaren entered him in a third car for the 1977 British Grand Prix. ‘Who?’ was not an uncommon…
F1
Honda’s paradigm shifter that flew in the face of convention
If or when they ever arrive, the new Formula 1 regulations will place tight limits on teams updating their transmissions. However, if we scroll back 15 years, no such restrictions…
F1
Formula 1 to cut budget cap to $145m according to Brawn
Formula 1’s plans for a budget cap that is set to be introduced next season will be $30m less than originally planned, with the new total lowering the ceiling to…
Mark Hughes
MPH Grand Prix debuts: the sensational arrival of Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti was instantly quick in his first F1 practice session at Monza in 1968. Perhaps too quick, as he found himself banned from the race – Mark Hughes looks back at a delayed Grand Prix debut
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Racing in a bubble: How F1 is planning on starting the 2020 season
Few would envy Chase Carey right now. As the CEO and chairman of Formula 1, he is the man who has to try and navigate these extremely uncertain times, all…
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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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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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Matt Bishop: He was Williams’ first winning driver but so few know his name
Two Australian F1 drivers who came to Europe at the same time: one became world champion, the other faded from memory. But both Alan Jones and Brian McGuire have their place in racing history
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Martin Brundle reveals his F1 driver of 2025
Veteran broadcaster and F1 driver Martin Brundle has picked out the contender he’s been most impressed with this year
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