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MPH: Cliff Allison, Britain’s forgotten F1 ace
Before the Formula 1 circus kicks into gear, grand prix editor Mark Hughes looks back at the life and career of Cliff Allison
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Watson, Fitzpatrick and Aaltonen at 2019 Race Retro
‘Wattie’ joins John Fitzpatrick and ‘The Rally Professor’ at Race Retro in late February Race Retro, powered by Motor Sport, will welcome John Watson, John Fitzpatrick and Rauno Aaltonen for the event…
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Gallery: Sauber – F1’s favourite underdog
With the popular Sauber name disappearing from Formula 1, we look at some of its most memorable moments With one door opening another closes. As with the announcement that the…
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Updated: The 2019 F1 car reveal dates
Wondering when the 2019 Formula 1 cars will be revealed? Here’s our calendar, including 2019 F1 preseason dates 2019 Formula 1 car launch dates Team Date Venue Haas February 7…
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The Alan Henry Tapes: Ayrton Senna on driving Eau Rouge
Read and listen to an extract from the exclusive Alan Henry Tapes, in which Ayrton Senna talks to Alan Henry and Denis Jenkinson about overtaking on one of the most…
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Brendon Hartley returns to WEC with SMP Racing
Two-time WEC champion Hartley makes his LMP1 comeback, replacing Jenson Button in the next two rounds Ex-Toro Rosso Formula 1 driver Brendon Hartley is returning to LMP1 racing in the…
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The original Merc vs Alfa grand prix battle
Mercedes versus Alfa Romeo is reconveined in grand prix racing this year – but it will have to go some to beat that from pre-war racing Merc versus Alfa; Three-pointed…
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Gallery: Haas’ 2019 F1 livery
Haas F1 team’s new colours from title sponsor Rich Energy revealed in London event The Haas Formula 1 team has unveiled its new livery, based on the black-and-gold colours of…
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Extract 2: ‘Inside Track: Phil Hill with Doug Nye’
The second in a series of extracts from Inside Track: Phil Hill with Doug Nye. Phil Hill explains the moment he crashed his Cadillac in the 1953 Carrera PanAmericana, and…
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F1
MPH: Cliff Allison, Britain’s forgotten F1 ace
Before the Formula 1 circus kicks into gear, grand prix editor Mark Hughes looks back at the life and career of Cliff Allison
Car Culture
Watson, Fitzpatrick and Aaltonen at 2019 Race Retro
‘Wattie’ joins John Fitzpatrick and ‘The Rally Professor’ at Race Retro in late February Race Retro, powered by Motor Sport, will welcome John Watson, John Fitzpatrick and Rauno Aaltonen for the event…
F1
Gallery: Sauber – F1’s favourite underdog
With the popular Sauber name disappearing from Formula 1, we look at some of its most memorable moments With one door opening another closes. As with the announcement that the…
F1
Updated: The 2019 F1 car reveal dates
Wondering when the 2019 Formula 1 cars will be revealed? Here’s our calendar, including 2019 F1 preseason dates 2019 Formula 1 car launch dates Team Date Venue Haas February 7…
F1
The Alan Henry Tapes: Ayrton Senna on driving Eau Rouge
Read and listen to an extract from the exclusive Alan Henry Tapes, in which Ayrton Senna talks to Alan Henry and Denis Jenkinson about overtaking on one of the most…
F1
Brendon Hartley returns to WEC with SMP Racing
Two-time WEC champion Hartley makes his LMP1 comeback, replacing Jenson Button in the next two rounds Ex-Toro Rosso Formula 1 driver Brendon Hartley is returning to LMP1 racing in the…
Opinion
F1
The original Merc vs Alfa grand prix battle
Mercedes versus Alfa Romeo is reconveined in grand prix racing this year – but it will have to go some to beat that from pre-war racing Merc versus Alfa; Three-pointed…
F1
Gallery: Haas’ 2019 F1 livery
Haas F1 team’s new colours from title sponsor Rich Energy revealed in London event The Haas Formula 1 team has unveiled its new livery, based on the black-and-gold colours of…
Car Culture
Extract 2: ‘Inside Track: Phil Hill with Doug Nye’
The second in a series of extracts from Inside Track: Phil Hill with Doug Nye. Phil Hill explains the moment he crashed his Cadillac in the 1953 Carrera PanAmericana, and…
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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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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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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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