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Watch: Niki Lauda on his “biggest mistake”
As he celebrates his 70th birthday watch Lauda outline his regret at walking out on dominant Ferrari at the end of 1977 Niki Lauda celebrates his 70th birthday today, and he…
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MPH: Why Ferrari’s on top after F1 test 1
We crunch the numbers from 2019’s opening Formula 1 preseason Barcelona test to find out who’s quick and who’s not The weather was kind to F1’s first test week, the…
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Hülkenberg tops the final day of F1’s opening test
Renault takes first and third places as F1’s 2019 preseason testing at Barcelona hits its halfway point Nico Hülkenberg set the pace for Renault on the final day of Formula…
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When F1 teams were fashionably late
Teams used to regularly deliver their Formula 1 cars late, including Williams. Nowadays it’s a different story… Alarm bells are ringing for Williams. Not that it’s slept much, I don’t…
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Late surge gives Kvyat fastest time in F1 testing day 3
A late stunner by the Toro Rosso returnee deprives Kimi Räikkönen of top spot at Barcelona A stunning late lap by Daniil Kvyat in the Toro Rosso meant he was a…
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F1 Drive to Survive trailer: new documentary of 2018 season on Netflix
A 10-part documentary of the 2018 Formula 1 season – Formula 1: Drive to Survive – will launch on March 8 on Netflix. Written by James Gay Rees, who penned Senna, this new…
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Could F1 get standardised gearboxes?
Formula 1 has submitted a tender for standardised gearboxes for 2021, but will teams support the idea? The FIA has opened a tender for gearboxes from the 2021 season onwards as…
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Leclerc fastest for Ferrari on F1 testing day 2
Ferrari continues to dominate with new recruit Charles Leclerc topping the second day of 2019 F1 preseason running at Barcelona Ferrari led the way in 2019’s Formula 1 preseason testing…
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Ask Roger Penske
The legendary Roger Penske is our latest Royal Automobile Club Talk Show podcast guest, and here’s your chance to ask him your questions The term ‘motor sport legend’ can be…
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Watch: Niki Lauda on his “biggest mistake”
As he celebrates his 70th birthday watch Lauda outline his regret at walking out on dominant Ferrari at the end of 1977 Niki Lauda celebrates his 70th birthday today, and he…
Opinion
F1
MPH: Why Ferrari’s on top after F1 test 1
We crunch the numbers from 2019’s opening Formula 1 preseason Barcelona test to find out who’s quick and who’s not The weather was kind to F1’s first test week, the…
F1
Hülkenberg tops the final day of F1’s opening test
Renault takes first and third places as F1’s 2019 preseason testing at Barcelona hits its halfway point Nico Hülkenberg set the pace for Renault on the final day of Formula…
F1
When F1 teams were fashionably late
Teams used to regularly deliver their Formula 1 cars late, including Williams. Nowadays it’s a different story… Alarm bells are ringing for Williams. Not that it’s slept much, I don’t…
F1
Late surge gives Kvyat fastest time in F1 testing day 3
A late stunner by the Toro Rosso returnee deprives Kimi Räikkönen of top spot at Barcelona A stunning late lap by Daniil Kvyat in the Toro Rosso meant he was a…
F1
F1 Drive to Survive trailer: new documentary of 2018 season on Netflix
A 10-part documentary of the 2018 Formula 1 season – Formula 1: Drive to Survive – will launch on March 8 on Netflix. Written by James Gay Rees, who penned Senna, this new…
F1
Could F1 get standardised gearboxes?
Formula 1 has submitted a tender for standardised gearboxes for 2021, but will teams support the idea? The FIA has opened a tender for gearboxes from the 2021 season onwards as…
F1
Leclerc fastest for Ferrari on F1 testing day 2
Ferrari continues to dominate with new recruit Charles Leclerc topping the second day of 2019 F1 preseason running at Barcelona Ferrari led the way in 2019’s Formula 1 preseason testing…
F1
Ask Roger Penske
The legendary Roger Penske is our latest Royal Automobile Club Talk Show podcast guest, and here’s your chance to ask him your questions The term ‘motor sport legend’ can be…
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MPH: If F1 wants equal engines, where does artificial competition stop?
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks Mark Hughes
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MPH: Will youth trump experience in Saudi GP with a tyre twist?
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
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MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
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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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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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How to win the Miami Grand Prix
Set against the backdrop of the Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Autodrome challenges Formula 1 teams and drivers with a mix of high-speed straights and tight chicanes. So what does it take to win there?
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The tragic Montjuich ’75 race that was platform for F1 trailblazer
The 1975 Spanish Grand Prix became one of F1’s darkest days – but it was also where a groundbreaking female racer made history
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Can Hamilton repeat his F1 sprint win? What to watch for at Miami GP
Formula 1 crosses the Atlantic for the second sprint weekend of 2025 before the European season kicks off. Here are the main storylines ahead of the Miami Grand Prix
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