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The F1 drivers who left their teams before their contracts expired
In Formula 1, driver contracts may look iron-clad on paper, but history shows that some of its biggest stars have made dramatic early exits
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Coulthard: ‘George Harrison played me unheard Bernie Ecclestone F1 song’
Former McLaren F1 ace told James Elson about his private audience with The Beatles’ George Harrison, who played an unreleased grand prix-themed song
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Lando Norris takes one step closer to becoming F1’s modern racing tycoon
As he fights for the F1 title, Lando Norris cements his influence off track with the sale of Quadrant to esports powerhouse Veloce
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The 15 best F1 drivers of all time
With Max Verstappen already on four Formula 1 titles, where should he sit in the list of the greatest Formula 1 drivers in history? Here’s our latest verdict on the top 15
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British drivers can claim first-ever motor sport grand slam in 2025
In a potentially unprecedented year for British motor sport, 2025 could see drivers from the UK claim the world titles in Formula 1, WRC, WEC and Formula E – a clean sweep no nation has ever achieved…
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What are black flags in F1? The drivers disqualified from grands prix
It’s the ultimate sanction in a Formula 1 race: the black flag results in instant disqualification. Here’s when the flag can be waved and the sometimes bizarre cases where it has been shown in a grand prix
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Who are F1’s 10 youngest world champions?
Through the years records have tumbled and world titles have been claimed by increasingly youthful drivers – but who makes the top ten of F1’s youngest ever champions?
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Häkkinen remembers his near-death F1 crash: ‘The pain was unbelievable’
Thirty years on from his nearly-fatal Adelaide F1 crash, Mika Häkkinen has recalled the harrowing journey back to competing on the grid again. The Finn told Motor Sport about the…
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V8 engines back in F1: Realistic or pure fantasy?
A return to V8 engines in Formula 1 may stir nostalgia, but how realistic is it under the sport’s current push for sustainability and hybrid innovation?
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The F1 drivers who left their teams before their contracts expired
In Formula 1, driver contracts may look iron-clad on paper, but history shows that some of its biggest stars have made dramatic early exits
F1
Coulthard: ‘George Harrison played me unheard Bernie Ecclestone F1 song’
Former McLaren F1 ace told James Elson about his private audience with The Beatles’ George Harrison, who played an unreleased grand prix-themed song
F1
Lando Norris takes one step closer to becoming F1’s modern racing tycoon
As he fights for the F1 title, Lando Norris cements his influence off track with the sale of Quadrant to esports powerhouse Veloce
F1
The 15 best F1 drivers of all time
With Max Verstappen already on four Formula 1 titles, where should he sit in the list of the greatest Formula 1 drivers in history? Here’s our latest verdict on the top 15
F1
British drivers can claim first-ever motor sport grand slam in 2025
In a potentially unprecedented year for British motor sport, 2025 could see drivers from the UK claim the world titles in Formula 1, WRC, WEC and Formula E – a clean sweep no nation has ever achieved…
F1
What are black flags in F1? The drivers disqualified from grands prix
It’s the ultimate sanction in a Formula 1 race: the black flag results in instant disqualification. Here’s when the flag can be waved and the sometimes bizarre cases where it has been shown in a grand prix
F1
Who are F1’s 10 youngest world champions?
Through the years records have tumbled and world titles have been claimed by increasingly youthful drivers – but who makes the top ten of F1’s youngest ever champions?
F1
Häkkinen remembers his near-death F1 crash: ‘The pain was unbelievable’
Thirty years on from his nearly-fatal Adelaide F1 crash, Mika Häkkinen has recalled the harrowing journey back to competing on the grid again. The Finn told Motor Sport about the…
F1
V8 engines back in F1: Realistic or pure fantasy?
A return to V8 engines in Formula 1 may stir nostalgia, but how realistic is it under the sport’s current push for sustainability and hybrid innovation?
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MPH: Entertainment and old-school racing!? China showed F1 the way
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
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Epic racing in Chinese GP was boosted by F1’s new button
After artificial-looking overtaking in Melbourne, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix saw a return to F1 drivers following closely and then out-braking each other. Mark Hughes on the Shanghai spectacle
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Still sandbagging? Why Mercedes F1 car may be even faster than we’ve seen
As George Russell takes F1 sprint pole in China, Mark Hughes wonders whether Mercedes has a bigger advantage than we’re seeing, and if Red Bull finally has a solution to a long-standing problem
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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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What Audi F1 team loses with Wheatley’s sudden exit
As Aston Martin rushes to deny speculation about its own leadership structure, Audi quietly loses the man who would have filled that gap
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Oliver Bearman ‘a contender for the title’ in top F1 car
Two races into 2026, the Haas driver sits fifth in the championship
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Fire, fury and what Steiner said: The highs and lows of Haas’s 10 years in F1
From an against-the-odds debut in Melbourne to a fireball in Bahrain, a fertiliser company, and a quiet resurgence under new management, Haas has survived ten years in Formula 1 – and has a unique story to tell
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