McLaren dodges pitfall to tighten grip on F1 title
With McLaren’s advantage very apparent into the nitty-gritty mid-part of the season, there was hope among rivals that the new technical directive regarding front wing flex (which took effect from…
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Cricket’s inaugural Test of March 1877 set the tone. An England party that was already exhausted by a hectic schedule – this match in Melbourne was to be the 19th…
Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris? Unless Max Verstappen pulls off an Alain Prost 1986-style miracle, this year’s world championship battle will answer that question. The Australian seized the initiative in…
From long-overdue milestones to costly misjudgements, the 2025 British Grand Prix delivered plenty of drama and emotion
Racing films have always had a reputation for being comedically unrealistic, and unfortunately this production is another to add to the list.There’s no denying that it is beautifully shot, with…
Sometimes known as the ‘Reims of the South Pacific’ due to its long, fast straights and undulations, Longford has a special place in the hearts of Australian motor racing fans…
Legacy is a fascinating topic in the motor racing world. For knowledgeable and passionate Formula 1 fans, which the readers of Motor Sport magazine are, ranking a driver in the…
The inability of the rear damper to control the Ferrari’s ride height has snowballed into a tricky political situation for team principal Frédéric Vasseur, one in which he may be…
From a Sauber fairytale to a Lego trophy, political tremors to paddock surprises, the 2025 British Grand Prix weekend delivered drama, emotion and headlines on and off the track that few saw coming
With McLaren’s advantage very apparent into the nitty-gritty mid-part of the season, there was hope among rivals that the new technical directive regarding front wing flex (which took effect from…
Cricket’s inaugural Test of March 1877 set the tone. An England party that was already exhausted by a hectic schedule – this match in Melbourne was to be the 19th…
Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris? Unless Max Verstappen pulls off an Alain Prost 1986-style miracle, this year’s world championship battle will answer that question. The Australian seized the initiative in…
From long-overdue milestones to costly misjudgements, the 2025 British Grand Prix delivered plenty of drama and emotion
Racing films have always had a reputation for being comedically unrealistic, and unfortunately this production is another to add to the list.There’s no denying that it is beautifully shot, with…
Sometimes known as the ‘Reims of the South Pacific’ due to its long, fast straights and undulations, Longford has a special place in the hearts of Australian motor racing fans…
Legacy is a fascinating topic in the motor racing world. For knowledgeable and passionate Formula 1 fans, which the readers of Motor Sport magazine are, ranking a driver in the…
The inability of the rear damper to control the Ferrari’s ride height has snowballed into a tricky political situation for team principal Frédéric Vasseur, one in which he may be…
From a Sauber fairytale to a Lego trophy, political tremors to paddock surprises, the 2025 British Grand Prix weekend delivered drama, emotion and headlines on and off the track that few saw coming
Mark Hughes dissects F1’s first shakedown, revealing why the opening signs are far more positive than expected
F1’s 2026 regulations severely restrict designers, says McLaren. But the reigning champions have identified small areas of this year’s car where there’s an opportunity to find the ‘performance honey’
Mercedes is rumoured to have an engine innovation promising a significant advantage over other Formula 1 power units. It could mean rivals are allowed extra benefits to catch up, explains Mark Hughes
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
Girls on Track, Motorsport UK’s initiative to get more women involved in motor sport, marked ten years of progress with a triumphant event at London’s Royal Automobile Club
Three years into James Vowles’ tenure, Williams’ 2026 F1 car is no longer about recovery, but about whether the rebuild is capable of going any further
The Barcelona Formula 1 ‘shakedown’ came to an end on Friday with varying fortunes for the teams who were putting this year’s all-new cars through their paces for the first time
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