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Gordon Murray receives CBE
Legendary F1 designer awarded CBE in Queen’s 2019 New Year honours list In recognition of Gordon Murray’s ‘services to motoring’, the Formula 1 designer and engineer has been awarded a…
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Watch: A young Stirling Moss and his model cars
Stirling Moss and his partner play with slot cars in this 60-year-old news footage While you gaze longingly at your Christmas gifts, watch Stirling Moss play with his slot car…
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MPH: McLaren gears up for 2019 amid Alonso return rumours
Mark Hughes on how McLaren is aiming to fix the mistakes of its past few seasons in preparation for the 2019 Formula 1 championship This time last year there was…
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McLaren P1 ‘Beco’ pays homage to Senna
Special McLaren P1 GTR celebrates 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s first Formula 1 title Although McLaren has already paid tribute to Ayrton Senna with its aggressive hypercar, this P1 GTR…
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Piquet’s Williams FW11 joins Race Retro line-up
First turbo-powered Formula 1 victory marked with Nelson Piquet’s Williams leading the display Race Retro, powered by Motor Sport, is marking the 40th anniversary of the first turbocharged Formula 1 win…
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F1 looking at race on London’s outskirts
Ross Brawn and London mayor boost the prospect of an F1 race in Greater London Ross Brawn has confirmed that Formula 1 is exploring the prospect of a Grand Prix…
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Jean-Pierre Van Rossem: F1’s wildcard Onyx backer
“It’s easy to forget that he spent barely a year in Formula 1 because everybody remembers him.” Stefan Johansson refers to the Belgian academic (slash economist/financier/novelist/philosopher/politician/self-publicist) – and convicted fraudster…
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Watch: Senna’s 1992 IndyCar test
On this day in 1992, Ayrton Senna made a brief IndyCar cameo when he tested a Penske PC21 Ayrton Senna is synonymous with the McLaren Formula 1 team where he…
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Schumacher exhibition planned at Ferrari Museum
Michael Schumacher’s 50th birthday to be celebrated in Maranello Ferrari will celebrate the 50th birthday of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher with an exhibition at the Ferrari Museum. The ‘Michael…
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Gordon Murray receives CBE
Legendary F1 designer awarded CBE in Queen’s 2019 New Year honours list In recognition of Gordon Murray’s ‘services to motoring’, the Formula 1 designer and engineer has been awarded a…
F1
Watch: A young Stirling Moss and his model cars
Stirling Moss and his partner play with slot cars in this 60-year-old news footage While you gaze longingly at your Christmas gifts, watch Stirling Moss play with his slot car…
Opinion
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MPH: McLaren gears up for 2019 amid Alonso return rumours
Mark Hughes on how McLaren is aiming to fix the mistakes of its past few seasons in preparation for the 2019 Formula 1 championship This time last year there was…
F1
McLaren P1 ‘Beco’ pays homage to Senna
Special McLaren P1 GTR celebrates 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s first Formula 1 title Although McLaren has already paid tribute to Ayrton Senna with its aggressive hypercar, this P1 GTR…
F1
Piquet’s Williams FW11 joins Race Retro line-up
First turbo-powered Formula 1 victory marked with Nelson Piquet’s Williams leading the display Race Retro, powered by Motor Sport, is marking the 40th anniversary of the first turbocharged Formula 1 win…
F1
F1 looking at race on London’s outskirts
Ross Brawn and London mayor boost the prospect of an F1 race in Greater London Ross Brawn has confirmed that Formula 1 is exploring the prospect of a Grand Prix…
Great Read
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Jean-Pierre Van Rossem: F1’s wildcard Onyx backer
“It’s easy to forget that he spent barely a year in Formula 1 because everybody remembers him.” Stefan Johansson refers to the Belgian academic (slash economist/financier/novelist/philosopher/politician/self-publicist) – and convicted fraudster…
Opinion
F1
Watch: Senna’s 1992 IndyCar test
On this day in 1992, Ayrton Senna made a brief IndyCar cameo when he tested a Penske PC21 Ayrton Senna is synonymous with the McLaren Formula 1 team where he…
F1
Schumacher exhibition planned at Ferrari Museum
Michael Schumacher’s 50th birthday to be celebrated in Maranello Ferrari will celebrate the 50th birthday of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher with an exhibition at the Ferrari Museum. The ‘Michael…
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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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