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Watch: Niki Lauda on his “biggest mistake”
As he celebrates his 70th birthday watch Lauda outline his regret at walking out on dominant Ferrari at the end of 1977 Niki Lauda celebrates his 70th birthday today, and he…
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MPH: Why Ferrari’s on top after F1 test 1
We crunch the numbers from 2019’s opening Formula 1 preseason Barcelona test to find out who’s quick and who’s not The weather was kind to F1’s first test week, the…
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Hülkenberg tops the final day of F1’s opening test
Renault takes first and third places as F1’s 2019 preseason testing at Barcelona hits its halfway point Nico Hülkenberg set the pace for Renault on the final day of Formula…
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When F1 teams were fashionably late
Teams used to regularly deliver their Formula 1 cars late, including Williams. Nowadays it’s a different story… Alarm bells are ringing for Williams. Not that it’s slept much, I don’t…
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Late surge gives Kvyat fastest time in F1 testing day 3
A late stunner by the Toro Rosso returnee deprives Kimi Räikkönen of top spot at Barcelona A stunning late lap by Daniil Kvyat in the Toro Rosso meant he was a…
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F1 Drive to Survive trailer: new documentary of 2018 season on Netflix
A 10-part documentary of the 2018 Formula 1 season – Formula 1: Drive to Survive – will launch on March 8 on Netflix. Written by James Gay Rees, who penned Senna, this new…
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Could F1 get standardised gearboxes?
Formula 1 has submitted a tender for standardised gearboxes for 2021, but will teams support the idea? The FIA has opened a tender for gearboxes from the 2021 season onwards as…
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Leclerc fastest for Ferrari on F1 testing day 2
Ferrari continues to dominate with new recruit Charles Leclerc topping the second day of 2019 F1 preseason running at Barcelona Ferrari led the way in 2019’s Formula 1 preseason testing…
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Ask Roger Penske
The legendary Roger Penske is our latest Royal Automobile Club Talk Show podcast guest, and here’s your chance to ask him your questions The term ‘motor sport legend’ can be…
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Watch: Niki Lauda on his “biggest mistake”
As he celebrates his 70th birthday watch Lauda outline his regret at walking out on dominant Ferrari at the end of 1977 Niki Lauda celebrates his 70th birthday today, and he…
Opinion
F1
MPH: Why Ferrari’s on top after F1 test 1
We crunch the numbers from 2019’s opening Formula 1 preseason Barcelona test to find out who’s quick and who’s not The weather was kind to F1’s first test week, the…
F1
Hülkenberg tops the final day of F1’s opening test
Renault takes first and third places as F1’s 2019 preseason testing at Barcelona hits its halfway point Nico Hülkenberg set the pace for Renault on the final day of Formula…
F1
When F1 teams were fashionably late
Teams used to regularly deliver their Formula 1 cars late, including Williams. Nowadays it’s a different story… Alarm bells are ringing for Williams. Not that it’s slept much, I don’t…
F1
Late surge gives Kvyat fastest time in F1 testing day 3
A late stunner by the Toro Rosso returnee deprives Kimi Räikkönen of top spot at Barcelona A stunning late lap by Daniil Kvyat in the Toro Rosso meant he was a…
F1
F1 Drive to Survive trailer: new documentary of 2018 season on Netflix
A 10-part documentary of the 2018 Formula 1 season – Formula 1: Drive to Survive – will launch on March 8 on Netflix. Written by James Gay Rees, who penned Senna, this new…
F1
Could F1 get standardised gearboxes?
Formula 1 has submitted a tender for standardised gearboxes for 2021, but will teams support the idea? The FIA has opened a tender for gearboxes from the 2021 season onwards as…
F1
Leclerc fastest for Ferrari on F1 testing day 2
Ferrari continues to dominate with new recruit Charles Leclerc topping the second day of 2019 F1 preseason running at Barcelona Ferrari led the way in 2019’s Formula 1 preseason testing…
F1
Ask Roger Penske
The legendary Roger Penske is our latest Royal Automobile Club Talk Show podcast guest, and here’s your chance to ask him your questions The term ‘motor sport legend’ can be…
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MPH: Deployment and deception – decoding F1 testing runs in Bahrain
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
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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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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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Bold, brave and unraced, the F1 cars that never made it to the grid
From the Williams six-wheeler banned before it could race to the Honda that died with its designer, these are the Formula 1 cars that were tested but never made their competitive debut
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Podcast: Sandbagging? Mercedes’ reason to hide F1 testing pace
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Which teams might be hiding their true pace in F1 testing? And why would they be sandbagging? Plus: drivers’ dismay at cornering 20mph off the pace and your questions answered in our latest podcast episode
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Schumacher in a Ligier? F1’s most unlikely testing stories
Alain Prost adopted a disguise; Kimi Räikkönen was “Eskimo”; and Ayrton Senna was bizarrely unsuccessful: the strange and secret stories of F1 drivers who tested cars they were never meant to drive
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