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‘You’ll never guess what’s just happened’
1999 Belgian Grand Prix – when an all-nighter meant what it said on the tin On the surface all was bluster. The new British American Racing team had launched amid…
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John Barnard: ‘McLaren should change its F1 structure’
Former Ferrari and McLaren designer John Barnard speaks out on why McLaren is struggling, and how it could change its F1 fortunes. Adapted from the latest Royal Automobile Club Talk…
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Miami Grand Prix dropped from 2019 F1 calendar
Plans fall through for second F1 race in America – for now Formula 1 will not race in Miami in 2019 as planned but Liberty Media hasn’t ruled out a 2020 race…
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2018 German Grand Prix report
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Marchionne leaves Ferrari following illness
Ferrari boss Sergio Marchionne steps down from role Update: Ferrari has confirmed Sergio Marchionne is unable to return to the company following surgery. A statement said: ‘The Board of Directors…
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On this day in motor sport – July 20-26
This week in motor sport, from the database July 20 // July 21 // July 22 // July 23 // July 24 // July 25 // July 26 // July 20 1943 Chris Amon (above) was born 75 years ago on New Zealand’s…
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MPH: F1 2019’s midfield merry-go-round
The front of the 2019 F1 grid is all but sewn up, the rest? Much less so… The confirmation of Lewis Hamilton’s contract extension at Mercedes yesterday…
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Bottas gets new Mercedes F1 deal
Valtteri Bottas will remain with Mercedes Formula 1 squad for another year Finnish Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas will partner Lewis Hamilton for at least another year, having penned…
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Hamilton extends Mercedes F1 contract
Lewis Hamilton pens contract extension to remain in Formula 1 with Mercedes until 2020 Defending Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at Mercedes…
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‘You’ll never guess what’s just happened’
1999 Belgian Grand Prix – when an all-nighter meant what it said on the tin On the surface all was bluster. The new British American Racing team had launched amid…
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John Barnard: ‘McLaren should change its F1 structure’
Former Ferrari and McLaren designer John Barnard speaks out on why McLaren is struggling, and how it could change its F1 fortunes. Adapted from the latest Royal Automobile Club Talk…
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Miami Grand Prix dropped from 2019 F1 calendar
Plans fall through for second F1 race in America – for now Formula 1 will not race in Miami in 2019 as planned but Liberty Media hasn’t ruled out a 2020 race…
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2018 German Grand Prix report
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Marchionne leaves Ferrari following illness
Ferrari boss Sergio Marchionne steps down from role Update: Ferrari has confirmed Sergio Marchionne is unable to return to the company following surgery. A statement said: ‘The Board of Directors…
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On this day in motor sport – July 20-26
This week in motor sport, from the database July 20 // July 21 // July 22 // July 23 // July 24 // July 25 // July 26 // July 20 1943 Chris Amon (above) was born 75 years ago on New Zealand’s…
Opinion
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MPH: F1 2019’s midfield merry-go-round
The front of the 2019 F1 grid is all but sewn up, the rest? Much less so… The confirmation of Lewis Hamilton’s contract extension at Mercedes yesterday…
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Bottas gets new Mercedes F1 deal
Valtteri Bottas will remain with Mercedes Formula 1 squad for another year Finnish Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas will partner Lewis Hamilton for at least another year, having penned…
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Hamilton extends Mercedes F1 contract
Lewis Hamilton pens contract extension to remain in Formula 1 with Mercedes until 2020 Defending Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at Mercedes…
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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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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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Every F1 driver out of contract at the end of 2026
From a seven-time champion chasing redemption to rookies fighting for survival, here is every Formula 1 driver who will be out of contract at the end of the 2026 season
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