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The Lamborghini-powered F1 Lola that couldn’t
This 1989 Larrousse Lola Formula 1 car could have achieved more, if not for its temperamental engine Formula 1 cars generally gain more traction than this when put on the…
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Aston Martin replaces McLaren as BRDC award sponsor
Aston Martin new sponsor of Autosport BRDC award as McLaren pulls out, Red Bull to give junior drivers an F1 chance Aston Martin is the new partner of the Autosport BRDC Award…
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Watson: Penske is the “greatest president the USA never had”
The 1981 British Grand Prix winner John Watson picks his fantasy US President John Watson says that Roger Penske is the “greatest president that America has never had” in a…
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Watch Jim Clark take on the RAC Rally
Clark’s driving skills were put to use well beyond Formula 1, and they shone even on the exacting RAC Rally There will never be another like Jim Clark. Born on this…
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MPH: Ranking the F1 teams heading to Melbourne, updated
We analyse the Formula 1 preseason lap times to provide a pecking order in advance of 2019’s round one So later today preseason testing will be over and the reality of Melbourne…
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Ferrari pips Mercedes as 2019 F1 preseason testing ends
Sebastian Vettel finishes on top at Barcelona, but Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes almost matches his time Ferrari ended 2019’s Formula 1 preseason testing still ahead of the pack as Sebastian Vettel…
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Ferrari returns to the top in second F1 test
Charles Leclerc sets the pace with the best time of 2019 Formula 1 preseason testing so far Ferrari returned to the top of 2019 Formula 1 preseason testing at Barcelona,…
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Roger Penske: Royal Automobile Club Talk Show
Roger Penske joins us at the Royal Automobile Club The Roger Penske Royal Automobile Club Talk Show took place at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London. Motor Sport…
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Watch Mario Andretti recall his “biggest test”
The great motor sport all-rounder remembers having to push in NASCAR qualifying immediately after his best friend’s fatal accident The inimitable Mario Andretti celebrates his birthday today. He has good claim…
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The Lamborghini-powered F1 Lola that couldn’t
This 1989 Larrousse Lola Formula 1 car could have achieved more, if not for its temperamental engine Formula 1 cars generally gain more traction than this when put on the…
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Aston Martin replaces McLaren as BRDC award sponsor
Aston Martin new sponsor of Autosport BRDC award as McLaren pulls out, Red Bull to give junior drivers an F1 chance Aston Martin is the new partner of the Autosport BRDC Award…
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Watson: Penske is the “greatest president the USA never had”
The 1981 British Grand Prix winner John Watson picks his fantasy US President John Watson says that Roger Penske is the “greatest president that America has never had” in a…
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Watch Jim Clark take on the RAC Rally
Clark’s driving skills were put to use well beyond Formula 1, and they shone even on the exacting RAC Rally There will never be another like Jim Clark. Born on this…
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MPH: Ranking the F1 teams heading to Melbourne, updated
We analyse the Formula 1 preseason lap times to provide a pecking order in advance of 2019’s round one So later today preseason testing will be over and the reality of Melbourne…
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Ferrari pips Mercedes as 2019 F1 preseason testing ends
Sebastian Vettel finishes on top at Barcelona, but Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes almost matches his time Ferrari ended 2019’s Formula 1 preseason testing still ahead of the pack as Sebastian Vettel…
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Ferrari returns to the top in second F1 test
Charles Leclerc sets the pace with the best time of 2019 Formula 1 preseason testing so far Ferrari returned to the top of 2019 Formula 1 preseason testing at Barcelona,…
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Roger Penske: Royal Automobile Club Talk Show
Roger Penske joins us at the Royal Automobile Club The Roger Penske Royal Automobile Club Talk Show took place at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London. Motor Sport…
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Watch Mario Andretti recall his “biggest test”
The great motor sport all-rounder remembers having to push in NASCAR qualifying immediately after his best friend’s fatal accident The inimitable Mario Andretti celebrates his birthday today. He has good claim…
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MPH: ‘Does Mercedes’ power unit break F1 rules? It’s not as simple as that…’
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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Podcast: ‘Having the best AI in F1 may be more important than the best engine’
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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MPH: ‘Speed chess’ and the new DNA of F1 racing
F1’s new ’50/50′ power units bring the fiendish problem of how to deploy and harvest electrical energy. It’s the ideal scenario for AI, writes Mark Hughes. F1 is on the brink of a significant evolution
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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
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…
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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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Why 2026 F1 race starts are a problem waiting to happen
The removal of the MGU-H from Formula 1’s 2026 power units has turned race starts into one of the most technically treacherous moments ahead of the first race, and the paddock is bracing itself
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Matt Bishop: Modern F1 peaked in 1991 – look at what we’ve lost
As Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso question the complexity of 2026’s new cars, Matt Bishop looks back to 1991 and a Formula 1 season that struck the perfect balance between innovation and joy
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What’s in Drive to Survive S8? Horner’s downfall, Doohan’s firing, Bortoleto’s flatulence
It might be more raw drama, it could be a few reheated off-cuts – we examine what will be in Netflix F1: Drive to Survive Season 8
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