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Cracking F1’s curtain raisers
Paul Fearnley explores the stories and statistics of Formula 1’s first rounds and asks whether it’s essential to hit the ground running Ding-ding! Round one. …
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Should Lotus relocate?
Will Norfolk-based Lotus bloom under Geely’s new ownership? Certain companies become indivisible from the location in which they were founded: It would be hard indeed to think…
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Australian F1 GP gets third DRS zone
Albert Park gets another DRS zone in attempt to stop season-opener from dragging on (ahem) A new DRS zone has been added to the Australian Grand Prix circuit layout at…
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F1 2018: softer tyres, harder racing
Pirelli’s Mario Isola explains the 2018 F1 tyre changes and whether it will remain sole supplier post-2019 Pirelli was tasked with creating a more captivating season of racing in 2018,…
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Introducing the Grand Prix Trust
The Grand Prix Trust has been quietly going about its important business for the past 30 years, supporting Formula 1’s unsung heroes. Now under the stewardship of Martin Brundle, who…
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Taki Inoue’s fleeting F1 foray
1995 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix: the strange case of Taki Inoue Then and now, it’s among the most bewildering images I can recall at any motor race on any…
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Martin Brundle podcast, in association with Mercedes-Benz
Former F1 racer and sports car champion Martin Brundle discusses modern Formula 1, the new breed of superstars, sustainability of Grand Prix racing, the halo, plus he looks back on…
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The power of Ferrari’s F1 veto
Grand Prix editor Mark Hughes explains how Ferrari’s veto power came to be, and whether the FIA will continue to entertain its F1 quit threats The nagging…
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The 2018 McLaren enigma
Change of engine, change of fortune? Mark Hughes examines McLaren’s preseason It’s probably fair to say McLaren’s pre-season testing could’ve gone a lot better. Punctuated with regular…
F1
Cracking F1’s curtain raisers
Paul Fearnley explores the stories and statistics of Formula 1’s first rounds and asks whether it’s essential to hit the ground running Ding-ding! Round one. …
Opinion
F1
Should Lotus relocate?
Will Norfolk-based Lotus bloom under Geely’s new ownership? Certain companies become indivisible from the location in which they were founded: It would be hard indeed to think…
F1
Australian F1 GP gets third DRS zone
Albert Park gets another DRS zone in attempt to stop season-opener from dragging on (ahem) A new DRS zone has been added to the Australian Grand Prix circuit layout at…
Opinion
F1
F1 2018: softer tyres, harder racing
Pirelli’s Mario Isola explains the 2018 F1 tyre changes and whether it will remain sole supplier post-2019 Pirelli was tasked with creating a more captivating season of racing in 2018,…
F1
Introducing the Grand Prix Trust
The Grand Prix Trust has been quietly going about its important business for the past 30 years, supporting Formula 1’s unsung heroes. Now under the stewardship of Martin Brundle, who…
Opinion
F1
Taki Inoue’s fleeting F1 foray
1995 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix: the strange case of Taki Inoue Then and now, it’s among the most bewildering images I can recall at any motor race on any…
Opinion
F1
Martin Brundle podcast, in association with Mercedes-Benz
Former F1 racer and sports car champion Martin Brundle discusses modern Formula 1, the new breed of superstars, sustainability of Grand Prix racing, the halo, plus he looks back on…
Opinion
F1
The power of Ferrari’s F1 veto
Grand Prix editor Mark Hughes explains how Ferrari’s veto power came to be, and whether the FIA will continue to entertain its F1 quit threats The nagging…
Opinion
F1
The 2018 McLaren enigma
Change of engine, change of fortune? Mark Hughes examines McLaren’s preseason It’s probably fair to say McLaren’s pre-season testing could’ve gone a lot better. Punctuated with regular…
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MPH: F1 2025’s competitive landscape after six races
Six races into the Formula 1 season, McLaren has taken an early lead as Max Verstappen has kept Red Bull competitive and Mercedes and Ferrari try to gain ground. Mark Hughes analyses the field’s form in the first quarter of 2025
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Miami showed Verstappen exploiting F1 rules to max – again
Max Verstappen preserved his lead at the start of the Miami GP by knowing the letter of the F1 law – probably costing Lando Norris the win
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The two key questions posed by McLaren’s Miami GP dominance
McLaren crushed the opposition in the Miami Grand Prix, with Piastri taking his third straight win in a race that looked like Norris’s to lose. Mark Hughes answers the main questions from the sixth round of the 2025 season
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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 Imola deserve its F1 slot? Our verdict on its most recent races
Since Imola returned to the F1 calendar in 2020 it has served up a mixed bag of grands prix. With its future in doubt, we give our verdict on each of the races this decade
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Can Piastri match a Senna F1 record? – What to watch out for at Imola
The Emilia Romagna GP will kick off the European F1 season, and the second triple-header of 2025, this weekend. Here are the main topics to watch out for at Imola
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Matt Bishop: The comedy amid one of F1’s most traumatic weekends
The danger of Formula 1 in the 1980s was all too apparent during a tragic weekend at Zolder 44 years ago, writes Matt Bishop. But even that Belgian Grand Prix had its lighter moments
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