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Is Max Verstappen’s F1 crown slipping?
The new season is upon us; the intrigue of the reshuffled driver line-ups about to play out, Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, some exciting new rookie talent, etc. But at the…
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Lotus 97T: Ayrton Senna’s Estoril annihilator
A proper gobsmack moment. That’s the best way to describe the sensation of seeing Ayrton Senna’s 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix-winning Lotus 97T being wheeled through the car park towards the…
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Brundle & Warwick: our front row seats for Ayrton Senna’s 1985 Estoril masterclass
Martin Brundle “It’s 40 years ago but naturally I remember Ayrton Senna’s performance in the rain. I was very familiar with his talent in the wet having fought him for…
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Ayrton Senna’s rain dance: his sensational first F1 win
Murray Walker is peering at the small screen in the BBC TV commentary box, bracing himself for what is likely to be an eventful 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix. At the…
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Karun Chandhok: Is Red Bull’s problem Liam Lawson or the car?
After months of heightened anticipation ahead of 2025’s Formula 1 season, we had the first look into what the year may bring. I absolutely love going to the Australian Grand…
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Mark Hughes: Clamour for return of V10s suggests F1 took a wrong turn
Unbelievably, the possibility is being discussed of scrapping the planned Formula 1 2026 power unit and its associated chassis. The suggestion is that the current formula be extended for a…
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Which drivers have had the most success at Suzuka?
Formula 1 returns to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix on 6 April 2025, but which drivers have had the most success at this iconic circuit before? From the highest number of podiums, pole positions and wins, we have all the answers
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Working for Eddie Jordan: ‘He shut the door in my face. I’ve worked there ever since’
Andy Stevenson worked for Eddie Jordan’s team throughout its time in Formula 1. He tells Adam Cooper exactly what made the man such a force of nature in the paddock — and a surprisingly effective manager
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MPH: Will Verstappen leave next, as slow Red Bull trails F1 leaders?
Red Bull has reshuffled its drivers and changed development direction but its car is still too slow and months behind the progress of F1 rivals, writes Mark Hughes. Max Verstappen’s uncertain future makes the way forward even murkier
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Is Max Verstappen’s F1 crown slipping?
The new season is upon us; the intrigue of the reshuffled driver line-ups about to play out, Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, some exciting new rookie talent, etc. But at the…
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Lotus 97T: Ayrton Senna’s Estoril annihilator
A proper gobsmack moment. That’s the best way to describe the sensation of seeing Ayrton Senna’s 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix-winning Lotus 97T being wheeled through the car park towards the…
Archive
Brundle & Warwick: our front row seats for Ayrton Senna’s 1985 Estoril masterclass
Martin Brundle “It’s 40 years ago but naturally I remember Ayrton Senna’s performance in the rain. I was very familiar with his talent in the wet having fought him for…
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Ayrton Senna’s rain dance: his sensational first F1 win
Murray Walker is peering at the small screen in the BBC TV commentary box, bracing himself for what is likely to be an eventful 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix. At the…
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Karun Chandhok: Is Red Bull’s problem Liam Lawson or the car?
After months of heightened anticipation ahead of 2025’s Formula 1 season, we had the first look into what the year may bring. I absolutely love going to the Australian Grand…
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Mark Hughes: Clamour for return of V10s suggests F1 took a wrong turn
Unbelievably, the possibility is being discussed of scrapping the planned Formula 1 2026 power unit and its associated chassis. The suggestion is that the current formula be extended for a…
F1
Which drivers have had the most success at Suzuka?
Formula 1 returns to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix on 6 April 2025, but which drivers have had the most success at this iconic circuit before? From the highest number of podiums, pole positions and wins, we have all the answers
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Working for Eddie Jordan: ‘He shut the door in my face. I’ve worked there ever since’
Andy Stevenson worked for Eddie Jordan’s team throughout its time in Formula 1. He tells Adam Cooper exactly what made the man such a force of nature in the paddock — and a surprisingly effective manager
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MPH: Will Verstappen leave next, as slow Red Bull trails F1 leaders?
Red Bull has reshuffled its drivers and changed development direction but its car is still too slow and months behind the progress of F1 rivals, writes Mark Hughes. Max Verstappen’s uncertain future makes the way forward even murkier
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Mark Hughes: Can Piastri cling on to title like Button did in 2009?
Caught out by his own car, and facing a resurgent Red Bull: Oscar Piastri’s 2025 season is increasingly resembling Jenson Button’s 2009 championship winning year
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Mark Hughes: How Verstappen crushed McLaren after Norris took ‘consequences’
Behind Max Verstappen’s perfect 2025 United States GP weekend was a much-improved Red Bull, some rapid sim work, and a bit of strategic luck. But how much did Lando Norris’s ‘consequences’ play in McLaren’s defeat?
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MPH: Russell deal leaves Mercedes F1 door ajar for Verstappen
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in 2026 but behind the announcement of their renewed F1 commitment, both sides are looking at alternative options
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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: Strange tale of the F1 podium with just one driver
Accompanied by a yellow-suited mechanic, third-placed Patrick Depailler was the only driver on the podium after James Hunt won the 1977 Japanese Grand Prix: an F1 moment that sums up the unpredictable, magnificent and tragic F1 circus of the 1970s
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Who can win the 2025 F1 title — how Verstappen can beat Piastri and Norris
Max Verstappen has reignited his 2025 F1 championship chances after a dominant US Grand Prix weekend. Here’s how he can win it — along with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris’s paths to victory
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Verstappen nears historic F1 comeback – US GP takeaways
Verstappen’s double win in Austin moved him closer to a historic comeback while McLaren faced tough questions over its strategy and the fans were left to watch another processional race
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