Mark Hughes: Vettel and Ferrari’s lost partnership
Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel are clearly just seeing out the terms of their contract. Any idea of a partnership has been irretrievably lost, as was made crystal clear when Vettel…
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Despite the fact fans were not allowed to attend either of the recent Formula 1 grands prix at Silverstone, the Northamptonshire venue still appears to have benefited from the exposure…
When crazy-keen American historic racer Jonathan Holtzman’s attempts to buy a Tyrrell P34 were thwarted, he posed the six-wheeled question: ‘Why can’t we just build one?’ That was in July/August…
F1’s own attempt at ranking the fastest drivers of the last 40 years has involved probably the most sophisticated algorithm yet at this sort of thing. It’s almost certainly a…
With the news that Williams Racing has been sold to US investment firm Dorilton Capital, Sir Frank Williams’ tenure overseeing Formula 1’s third most successful outfit of all time has…
The Williams Racing team has been sold to a private investment firm, ending 43 years of control by Sir Frank Williams. Dorilton Capital has taken over ownership of the team…
In recent weeks, as the early sign-on deadline loomed, there were growing references to the Concorde Agreement, with the majority of teams publicly stating their willingness to sign and commit…
All ten Formula 1 teams have signed up to the new Formula 1 Concorde Agreement, which will keep them racing in F1 through to 2025. The new contract, which governs…
The debate used to be fuelled by beer and crisps; now analysis and an algorithm has been used in an attempt to identify Formula 1’s fastest driver of the past…
Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel are clearly just seeing out the terms of their contract. Any idea of a partnership has been irretrievably lost, as was made crystal clear when Vettel…
Despite the fact fans were not allowed to attend either of the recent Formula 1 grands prix at Silverstone, the Northamptonshire venue still appears to have benefited from the exposure…
When crazy-keen American historic racer Jonathan Holtzman’s attempts to buy a Tyrrell P34 were thwarted, he posed the six-wheeled question: ‘Why can’t we just build one?’ That was in July/August…
F1’s own attempt at ranking the fastest drivers of the last 40 years has involved probably the most sophisticated algorithm yet at this sort of thing. It’s almost certainly a…
With the news that Williams Racing has been sold to US investment firm Dorilton Capital, Sir Frank Williams’ tenure overseeing Formula 1’s third most successful outfit of all time has…
The Williams Racing team has been sold to a private investment firm, ending 43 years of control by Sir Frank Williams. Dorilton Capital has taken over ownership of the team…
In recent weeks, as the early sign-on deadline loomed, there were growing references to the Concorde Agreement, with the majority of teams publicly stating their willingness to sign and commit…
All ten Formula 1 teams have signed up to the new Formula 1 Concorde Agreement, which will keep them racing in F1 through to 2025. The new contract, which governs…
The debate used to be fuelled by beer and crisps; now analysis and an algorithm has been used in an attempt to identify Formula 1’s fastest driver of the past…
F1 has trimmed its 2026 regulations ahead of Miami. Mark Hughes points out that these minor changes don’t address the real issues — and pretending otherwise helps no-one
As F1 prepares to vote on a package of 2026 regulation tweaks, Mark Hughes argues the most meaningful fix is the one it’s least likely to try
Charles Leclerc has mastered F1’s new regulations by rooting out the best deployment tricks, while Max Verstappen has been stripped of his advantage, writes Mark Hughes
He wasn’t the fastest driver in Kenya – he failed to win a single stage – but traditionalists will tell you that speed is not the most important thing on…
China March 13–15 Like Round 1, the season’s second race was another Mercedes lockout, but the outcome at Shanghai differed from Albert Park: a 2-1 rather than a 1-2. Make…
March 21, 2026 Nürburgring, Germany A hero’s welcome for Max Verstappen in the Nürburgring pitlane after what appeared to have been victory in NLS2 as the four-time Formula 1 champion…
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Could too much criticism damage F1? Mark and special guest Matt Bishop explore the latest in the new rules saga, and consider why Ferrari GP winner Michele Alboreto doesn’t get the credit he deserves
Formula 1 has seen a big increase in overtaking under the 2026 rules. But is that reason for celebration?
On the 25th anniversary of Michele Alboreto’s death, Matt Bishop makes a case for the former Ferrari F1 driver and Le Mans winner as one of racing’s most unjustly forgotten talents
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