Priority 1: F1’s survival — teams face tough decisions in crisis talks
A crisis meeting between teams and F1 ended without a decision on cost-saving measures. Teams will have to compromise to secure F1’s future, writes Chris Medland
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The Canadian Grand Prix is the latest Formula 1 race to be postponed, pushing the provisional start of the season well into summer. It leaves the French Grand Prix on…
The FIA has announced that the Formula 1 shutdown period currently being observed will extend from three to five weeks after an agreement was reached with the teams. The shutdown…
Mercedes has repurposed its entire Formula 1 engine factory to produce breathing apparatus for hospitals. Up to 1,000 devices per day are being produced for the NHS in Brixworth, Northamptonshire,…
In this enforced pause in F1 on-track activity, it’s as good as time as any to reflect on the first six years of the turbo hybrid formula from a competitive…
What do Formula 1 drivers do when racing is suspended? There’s a good chance that more than a few will be picking up the phone to Jens Munser. Now that…
As Giuseppe Farina drove to victory in the first Formula 1 World Championship race, a Silverstone crowd, estimated to number 120,000 people, looked on. Among those were the King, Queen…
Aston Martin’s return to the Formula 1 grid has been officially confirmed, with the team taking over the Racing Point entry. The move will go ahead despite concerns surrounding the…
With the longest season in Formula 1 history now done and dusted, and many other motor sport series wrapping up before the Christmas break, what is there to watch? We’ve selected…
A crisis meeting between teams and F1 ended without a decision on cost-saving measures. Teams will have to compromise to secure F1’s future, writes Chris Medland
The Canadian Grand Prix is the latest Formula 1 race to be postponed, pushing the provisional start of the season well into summer. It leaves the French Grand Prix on…
The FIA has announced that the Formula 1 shutdown period currently being observed will extend from three to five weeks after an agreement was reached with the teams. The shutdown…
Mercedes has repurposed its entire Formula 1 engine factory to produce breathing apparatus for hospitals. Up to 1,000 devices per day are being produced for the NHS in Brixworth, Northamptonshire,…
In this enforced pause in F1 on-track activity, it’s as good as time as any to reflect on the first six years of the turbo hybrid formula from a competitive…
What do Formula 1 drivers do when racing is suspended? There’s a good chance that more than a few will be picking up the phone to Jens Munser. Now that…
As Giuseppe Farina drove to victory in the first Formula 1 World Championship race, a Silverstone crowd, estimated to number 120,000 people, looked on. Among those were the King, Queen…
Aston Martin’s return to the Formula 1 grid has been officially confirmed, with the team taking over the Racing Point entry. The move will go ahead despite concerns surrounding the…
With the longest season in Formula 1 history now done and dusted, and many other motor sport series wrapping up before the Christmas break, what is there to watch? We’ve selected…
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
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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
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…
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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