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The latest chapter in the Force India F1 saga
Billed as the best ‘bang for buck’ team in Formula 1, Force India is now in administration – but it’s been in a similar position before “Sahara’s problems, and my…
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2018 Hungarian Grand Prix report
Lap 26-30: this was Sebastian Vettel’s crucial time as he stayed out there on his harder tyres, trying to put right what had gone wrong in the rain of qualifying.…
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On this day in motor sport: July 27-August 2
This week in motor sport, from the database July 27 // July 28 // July 29 // July 30 // July 31 // August 1 // August 2 // July 27 1953 French Formula 1 driver Philippe Alliot celebrates his 65th birthday today.…
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MPH: Marchionne’s high-powered command of Ferrari F1
Sergio Marchionne was often ruthless, unafraid to ruffle feathers, and ultimately the catalyst of a remarkable change at Ferrari F1 Even in the relatively short time that Sergio Marchionne was…
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Daniel Ricciardo: on F1 frustrations, Formula Ford… and banjos.
There’s more to life than F1 for Daniel Ricciardo… “Patches O-Houlihan!” beams Daniel Ricciardo, bounding into the room, quoting from Dodgeball and spying a board of cookies. “They know me too…
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McLaren confirms appointment of James Key from Toro Rosso F1
Toro Rosso technical chief moves to rebuilding McLaren squad After the departures of Eric Boullier and Tim Goss, McLaren has begun its efforts to rebuild with the appointment of Toro…
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Former Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne dies
Ferrari F1 chief and chairman of Fiat Chrysler credited with rescue of Italian carmaker dies aged 66 Sergio Marchionne, former CEO of Fiat Chrysler, has died following complications from shoulder surgery,…
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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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The latest chapter in the Force India F1 saga
Billed as the best ‘bang for buck’ team in Formula 1, Force India is now in administration – but it’s been in a similar position before “Sahara’s problems, and my…
F1
2018 Hungarian Grand Prix report
Lap 26-30: this was Sebastian Vettel’s crucial time as he stayed out there on his harder tyres, trying to put right what had gone wrong in the rain of qualifying.…
F1
On this day in motor sport: July 27-August 2
This week in motor sport, from the database July 27 // July 28 // July 29 // July 30 // July 31 // August 1 // August 2 // July 27 1953 French Formula 1 driver Philippe Alliot celebrates his 65th birthday today.…
Opinion
F1
MPH: Marchionne’s high-powered command of Ferrari F1
Sergio Marchionne was often ruthless, unafraid to ruffle feathers, and ultimately the catalyst of a remarkable change at Ferrari F1 Even in the relatively short time that Sergio Marchionne was…
Opinion
F1
Daniel Ricciardo: on F1 frustrations, Formula Ford… and banjos.
There’s more to life than F1 for Daniel Ricciardo… “Patches O-Houlihan!” beams Daniel Ricciardo, bounding into the room, quoting from Dodgeball and spying a board of cookies. “They know me too…
F1
McLaren confirms appointment of James Key from Toro Rosso F1
Toro Rosso technical chief moves to rebuilding McLaren squad After the departures of Eric Boullier and Tim Goss, McLaren has begun its efforts to rebuild with the appointment of Toro…
F1
Former Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne dies
Ferrari F1 chief and chairman of Fiat Chrysler credited with rescue of Italian carmaker dies aged 66 Sergio Marchionne, former CEO of Fiat Chrysler, has died following complications from shoulder surgery,…
F1
‘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…
F1
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…
Standings – 2026 F1 World Championship
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Mercedes seizes early 2026 F1 advantage as Russell and Antonelli dominate opening two races
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…
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MPH: Antonelli vs Russell – is this F1’s next epic title battle?
He’s only 19, but Kimi Antonelli has shown F1 championship-winning pace and may never get a better title shot. The ingredients are there for another historic battle between one experienced team-mate and a thrusting newcomer, says Mark Hughes
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Flawed F1 exposed again at Suzuka, but searing Antonelli would win in any era
Kimi Antonelli looked like he’d have blasted to victory in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, no matter what rules F1 was racing under, says Mark Hughes. However, the result was once again overshadowed by the shortcomings of the series’ new regulations
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Katsuta triumphs in Safari Rally as Toyota driver ends 94-start wait with grit and resilience
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…
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Verstappen’s Nürburgring pole and battle overshadowed by tyre rule exclusion in NLS2
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…
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Porsche Penske’s Sebring win marred by team orders dispute in Florida endurance double
March 21, 2026 Sebring, Florida, USA Porsche Penske Motorsport trio Felipe Nasr, Julien Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich completed a double in the ‘36 Hours of Florida’ when they added Sebring…
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Lock in fans, then make everything worse: F1 risks falling into Big Tech trap
There is a word for what happens when platforms stop serving the people who made them great. Should Formula 1 learn it?
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Ready for the F1 title fight: How Kimi Antonelli revealed he has what it takes
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Leading the world championship aged 19, Kimi Antonelli has proved he has the pace to win the title — and this could be his best shot. Plus: how GPs could be shortened over safety fears, and why Max Verstappen is serious in threatening to quit
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Stewart and Jenkinson clash over safety as Rindt wins at Clermont-Ferrand
July 5, 1970 Clermont-Ferrand, France Smiles here, but the reigning Formula 1 champion Jackie Stewart and Motor Sport’s continental correspondent Denis Jenkinson were embroiled in a bitter war of words…
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