On this day in motor sport – September 21-26
This week’s major milestones from the Archive and Database September 21 1953 Double Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk is born. The son of Jaap Luyendyk, who raced with some success…
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No longer fighting for his drive at Ferrari, Räikkönen’s attention could turn fully to ending his win drought Now that Ferrari’s dropping of Kimi Räikkönen for Charles Leclerc – and…
It’s possible to separate Lewis Hamilton from the PR machine that he’s hooked up to, writes Andrew Frankel. The problem is that it’s very difficult to do so… I have…
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes peeled Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari apart again in the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix, just as at Monza. In terms of the championship, it’s difficult to…
New concept renders have given a glimpse of the future of Formula 1 As has been established for some time, 2021 sees the introduction of radically different aerodynamic regulations that…
This week’s major milestones, via the Archive and Database September 14 // September 15 // September 16 // September 17 // September 18 // September 19 // September 20 September…
Senna vs Prost. Tyrrell, Jackie Stewart and Francois Cevert. The Rodriguez brothers, Pedro and Ricardo. Dan Gurney and Eagle. Senna vs Schumacher. John Wyer Automotive and Gulf Racing. Jo Ramirez…
Why did Kimi choose Sauber? What does Vettel make of Leclerc joining him at Ferrari? Answers are here, sort of… Charles Leclerc received the phone call confirming he’d be a…
Part two of Paul Fearnley looking back on Ronnie Peterson, via his number one mechanic Read part one Keith Leighton was the engineer/fabricator/mechanic whom Ronnie Peterson insisted join him at…
This week’s major milestones from the Archive and Database September 21 1953 Double Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk is born. The son of Jaap Luyendyk, who raced with some success…
No longer fighting for his drive at Ferrari, Räikkönen’s attention could turn fully to ending his win drought Now that Ferrari’s dropping of Kimi Räikkönen for Charles Leclerc – and…
It’s possible to separate Lewis Hamilton from the PR machine that he’s hooked up to, writes Andrew Frankel. The problem is that it’s very difficult to do so… I have…
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes peeled Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari apart again in the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix, just as at Monza. In terms of the championship, it’s difficult to…
New concept renders have given a glimpse of the future of Formula 1 As has been established for some time, 2021 sees the introduction of radically different aerodynamic regulations that…
This week’s major milestones, via the Archive and Database September 14 // September 15 // September 16 // September 17 // September 18 // September 19 // September 20 September…
Senna vs Prost. Tyrrell, Jackie Stewart and Francois Cevert. The Rodriguez brothers, Pedro and Ricardo. Dan Gurney and Eagle. Senna vs Schumacher. John Wyer Automotive and Gulf Racing. Jo Ramirez…
Why did Kimi choose Sauber? What does Vettel make of Leclerc joining him at Ferrari? Answers are here, sort of… Charles Leclerc received the phone call confirming he’d be a…
Part two of Paul Fearnley looking back on Ronnie Peterson, via his number one mechanic Read part one Keith Leighton was the engineer/fabricator/mechanic whom Ronnie Peterson insisted join him at…
F1 has trimmed its 2026 regulations ahead of Miami. Mark Hughes points out that these minor changes don’t address the real issues — and pretending otherwise helps no-one
As F1 prepares to vote on a package of 2026 regulation tweaks, Mark Hughes argues the most meaningful fix is the one it’s least likely to try
Charles Leclerc has mastered F1’s new regulations by rooting out the best deployment tricks, while Max Verstappen has been stripped of his advantage, writes Mark Hughes
He wasn’t the fastest driver in Kenya – he failed to win a single stage – but traditionalists will tell you that speed is not the most important thing on…
China March 13–15 Like Round 1, the season’s second race was another Mercedes lockout, but the outcome at Shanghai differed from Albert Park: a 2-1 rather than a 1-2. Make…
March 21, 2026 Nürburgring, Germany A hero’s welcome for Max Verstappen in the Nürburgring pitlane after what appeared to have been victory in NLS2 as the four-time Formula 1 champion…
A Formula 1 world championship is meant to identify the best-of-the best. But being among the greatest drivers of your era is no guarantee of a title: here are some of the legendary characters never to be crowned a world champion
Istanbul Park’s return to the calendar is welcome news, and a reminder that other venues are still available
As F1 expands globally, the future of each grand prix depends on complex, evolving contracts between race promoters and commercial rights holders, with some circuits secured long-term and others facing uncertainty
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