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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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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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
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…
In its 70 year history, Formula 1 has led the race to stop quickly, not least when Gordon Murray and Brabham introduced carbon brakes
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
Mark Hughes unpicks the energy deployment data, the Mercedes engine intrigue and Red Bull Powertrains’ ominous long runs from Bahrain F1 testing to ask who was really fastest
Mercedes’ F1 rivals are united in protesting its new power unit, as the series aims to stamp out “smart rule interpretation”. But it won’t be easy to resolve, explains Mark Hughes
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Why AI is set to become a major factor in F1. Plus: Adrian Newey’s extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner’s potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars
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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
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
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
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