On this day in motor sport – May 11-17
This week in motor sport, from the database May 12 // May 13 // May 14 // May 15 // May 16 // May 17 May 11 1940 Swiss amateur sports car driver Herbert Müller was born. Early success came…
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Mercedes leads FP1 ahead of Spanish Grand Prix weekend ahead of Ferrari, while Red Bull has mixed session Valtteri Bottas set the fastest time in first practice for the Formula…
Miami’s voted in favour of F1’s proposed Grand Prix in the city in 2019 Formula 1’s proposed Miami Grand Prix has moved a step closer as the City of Miami…
Mike Spence’s potential was never truly realised, and his 1968 season – which could have been his breakout – ended in tragedy Mike Spence was a new man in 1968.…
Williams chief designer Ed Wood departs 10th place Formula 1 constructor Ed Wood’s departure from his role as chief designer at Williams reflects the FW41’s hugely disappointing performance in the…
Grand Prix editor Mark Hughes explores the repercussions of Red Bull’s disastrous Azerbaijan Formula 1 Grand Prix collision It’s interesting to ponder if there will be ramifications from the…
This week in motor sport, from the database May 5 // May 6 // May 7 // May 8 // May 9 // May 10 May 4 1928 Wolfgang von Trips was born 90 years ago.…
Behind the cover story of our June 2018 magazine: ‘Being Jack’ – a world exclusive track test of Brabham’s greatest Formula 1 racers Most assignments for Motor…
The next podcast with Mercedes-Benz will be centred around the life and career of James Hunt Freddie Hunt and Alastair Caldwell will be joining us for the…
This week in motor sport, from the database May 12 // May 13 // May 14 // May 15 // May 16 // May 17 May 11 1940 Swiss amateur sports car driver Herbert Müller was born. Early success came…
Mercedes leads FP1 ahead of Spanish Grand Prix weekend ahead of Ferrari, while Red Bull has mixed session Valtteri Bottas set the fastest time in first practice for the Formula…
Miami’s voted in favour of F1’s proposed Grand Prix in the city in 2019 Formula 1’s proposed Miami Grand Prix has moved a step closer as the City of Miami…
Mike Spence’s potential was never truly realised, and his 1968 season – which could have been his breakout – ended in tragedy Mike Spence was a new man in 1968.…
Williams chief designer Ed Wood departs 10th place Formula 1 constructor Ed Wood’s departure from his role as chief designer at Williams reflects the FW41’s hugely disappointing performance in the…
Grand Prix editor Mark Hughes explores the repercussions of Red Bull’s disastrous Azerbaijan Formula 1 Grand Prix collision It’s interesting to ponder if there will be ramifications from the…
This week in motor sport, from the database May 5 // May 6 // May 7 // May 8 // May 9 // May 10 May 4 1928 Wolfgang von Trips was born 90 years ago.…
Behind the cover story of our June 2018 magazine: ‘Being Jack’ – a world exclusive track test of Brabham’s greatest Formula 1 racers Most assignments for Motor…
The next podcast with Mercedes-Benz will be centred around the life and career of James Hunt Freddie Hunt and Alastair Caldwell will be joining us for the…
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in 2026 but behind the announcement of their renewed F1 commitment, both sides are looking at alternative options
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
When Lando Norris pitted to avoid being overtaken by Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix, he closed off the strategy that could have won him the F1 race; one that was proven by Lewis Hamilton back in 2014
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…
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
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
Max Verstappen dominated again as he clinched pole position for the 2025 US Grand Prix, while championship leader Oscar Piastri was just sixth fastest. Here’s the starting grid for Sunday’s race at Circuit of the Americas
A catastrophic start to the 2025 United States Grand Prix sprint race saw Oscar Piastri bumped into Lando Norris, taking both McLarens out of the race. Victory for Max Verstappen saw him close in the title race
The next sprint race on the 2025 Formula 1 calendar takes place in November at Interlagos in Brazil, before the Sao Paulo GP. See the full sprint schedule for this season, as well as circuit guides and details on the format
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