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Gordon Murray receives CBE
Legendary F1 designer awarded CBE in Queen’s 2019 New Year honours list In recognition of Gordon Murray’s ‘services to motoring’, the Formula 1 designer and engineer has been awarded a…
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Watch: A young Stirling Moss and his model cars
Stirling Moss and his partner play with slot cars in this 60-year-old news footage While you gaze longingly at your Christmas gifts, watch Stirling Moss play with his slot car…
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MPH: McLaren gears up for 2019 amid Alonso return rumours
Mark Hughes on how McLaren is aiming to fix the mistakes of its past few seasons in preparation for the 2019 Formula 1 championship This time last year there was…
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McLaren P1 ‘Beco’ pays homage to Senna
Special McLaren P1 GTR celebrates 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s first Formula 1 title Although McLaren has already paid tribute to Ayrton Senna with its aggressive hypercar, this P1 GTR…
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Piquet’s Williams FW11 joins Race Retro line-up
First turbo-powered Formula 1 victory marked with Nelson Piquet’s Williams leading the display Race Retro, powered by Motor Sport, is marking the 40th anniversary of the first turbocharged Formula 1 win…
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F1 looking at race on London’s outskirts
Ross Brawn and London mayor boost the prospect of an F1 race in Greater London Ross Brawn has confirmed that Formula 1 is exploring the prospect of a Grand Prix…
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Jean-Pierre Van Rossem: F1’s wildcard Onyx backer
“It’s easy to forget that he spent barely a year in Formula 1 because everybody remembers him.” Stefan Johansson refers to the Belgian academic (slash economist/financier/novelist/philosopher/politician/self-publicist) – and convicted fraudster…
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Watch: Senna’s 1992 IndyCar test
On this day in 1992, Ayrton Senna made a brief IndyCar cameo when he tested a Penske PC21 Ayrton Senna is synonymous with the McLaren Formula 1 team where he…
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Schumacher exhibition planned at Ferrari Museum
Michael Schumacher’s 50th birthday to be celebrated in Maranello Ferrari will celebrate the 50th birthday of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher with an exhibition at the Ferrari Museum. The ‘Michael…
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Gordon Murray receives CBE
Legendary F1 designer awarded CBE in Queen’s 2019 New Year honours list In recognition of Gordon Murray’s ‘services to motoring’, the Formula 1 designer and engineer has been awarded a…
F1
Watch: A young Stirling Moss and his model cars
Stirling Moss and his partner play with slot cars in this 60-year-old news footage While you gaze longingly at your Christmas gifts, watch Stirling Moss play with his slot car…
Opinion
F1
MPH: McLaren gears up for 2019 amid Alonso return rumours
Mark Hughes on how McLaren is aiming to fix the mistakes of its past few seasons in preparation for the 2019 Formula 1 championship This time last year there was…
F1
McLaren P1 ‘Beco’ pays homage to Senna
Special McLaren P1 GTR celebrates 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s first Formula 1 title Although McLaren has already paid tribute to Ayrton Senna with its aggressive hypercar, this P1 GTR…
F1
Piquet’s Williams FW11 joins Race Retro line-up
First turbo-powered Formula 1 victory marked with Nelson Piquet’s Williams leading the display Race Retro, powered by Motor Sport, is marking the 40th anniversary of the first turbocharged Formula 1 win…
F1
F1 looking at race on London’s outskirts
Ross Brawn and London mayor boost the prospect of an F1 race in Greater London Ross Brawn has confirmed that Formula 1 is exploring the prospect of a Grand Prix…
Great Read
F1
Jean-Pierre Van Rossem: F1’s wildcard Onyx backer
“It’s easy to forget that he spent barely a year in Formula 1 because everybody remembers him.” Stefan Johansson refers to the Belgian academic (slash economist/financier/novelist/philosopher/politician/self-publicist) – and convicted fraudster…
Opinion
F1
Watch: Senna’s 1992 IndyCar test
On this day in 1992, Ayrton Senna made a brief IndyCar cameo when he tested a Penske PC21 Ayrton Senna is synonymous with the McLaren Formula 1 team where he…
F1
Schumacher exhibition planned at Ferrari Museum
Michael Schumacher’s 50th birthday to be celebrated in Maranello Ferrari will celebrate the 50th birthday of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher with an exhibition at the Ferrari Museum. The ‘Michael…
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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Splash and dash: How Piastri recreated Ricciardo’s greatest race
Oscar Piastri’s masterful Spa-Francorchamps win was reminiscent of Daniel Ricciardo’s finest F1 drive back in 2014, writes Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: How Piastri’s fearless Eau Rouge gamble decided the Belgian GP
A race that began with caution ended in strategic clarity, as Oscar Piastri calmly fended off team-mate Lando Norris to win the Belgian Grand Prix and tighten his grip on the F1 title race. Mark Hughes analyses the Spa event
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MPH: Ferrari’s hopes hinge on Hamilton’s hands-on overhaul
With time running out, Lewis Hamilton is driving a radical internal push at Ferrari — and the team’s future success may hinge on how it responds, 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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Does Antonelli risk burning out? – What to watch for at the Hungarian GP
The Hungarian Grand Prix weekend will feature the intense McLaren title battle and the risk of rain shaking up the race. Here are the main storylines ahead of the Hungaroring race
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Matt Bishop: Sparks fly when genius meets brilliance at the Hungarian GP
Hungary has hosted thrilling duels between Tazio Nuvolari and Bernd Rosemeyer; between Ayrton Senna and Nelson Piquet. Will 2025 bring another battle between Formula 1’s brightest talents? asks Matt Bishop
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Spa F1 race doomed by extreme caution – Belgian GP takeaways
The 2025 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa was defined by a risk-averse approach. By the time the subdued F1 race had begun, all thrilling unpredictability had evaporated. Here are the main conclusions from the weekend
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