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Everything you need to know about the F1 safety car
A definitive guide to how Formula 1’s safety car works, when it is deployed, and why it so often reshapes the outcome of grands prix
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How fast is Formula 1’s safety car? Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series specs
Formula 1 uses both Mercedes and Aston Martin safety cars. Here’s why – and how they are different
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12 moments that defined the first 12 F1 races of 2025
From dramatic races to shocking plot twists and standout performances, these are the 12 pivotal moments that shaped the opening half the 2025 Formula 1 season
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MPH: To the man trying to fill Christian Horner’s shoes: good luck!
Laurent Mekies arrives as Red Bull F1 team principal with a series of immediate challenges to solve and long-term issues to tackle. He’ll either sink or swim, says Mark Hughes
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‘It got frosty!’ Häkkinen and Coulthard to take F1 rivalry on tour
Former McLaren F1 team-mates Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard are set to renew old rivalries in a new Evening with… tour – they told James Elson all about it
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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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Everything you need to know about the F1 safety car
A definitive guide to how Formula 1’s safety car works, when it is deployed, and why it so often reshapes the outcome of grands prix
F1
How fast is Formula 1’s safety car? Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series specs
Formula 1 uses both Mercedes and Aston Martin safety cars. Here’s why – and how they are different
F1
12 moments that defined the first 12 F1 races of 2025
From dramatic races to shocking plot twists and standout performances, these are the 12 pivotal moments that shaped the opening half the 2025 Formula 1 season
F1
MPH: To the man trying to fill Christian Horner’s shoes: good luck!
Laurent Mekies arrives as Red Bull F1 team principal with a series of immediate challenges to solve and long-term issues to tackle. He’ll either sink or swim, says Mark Hughes
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‘It got frosty!’ Häkkinen and Coulthard to take F1 rivalry on tour
Former McLaren F1 team-mates Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard are set to renew old rivalries in a new Evening with… tour – they told James Elson all about it
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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
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
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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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Mark Hughes: F1’s last-minute Suzuka fix hasn’t gone far enough
F1 cut Suzuka’s energy limit by a megajoule, but the fundamental problem remains, says Mark Hughes
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MPH: Newey isn’t being demoted. Here’s what’s actually happening at Aston Martin
The real story behind Adrian Newey’s changing role at Aston Martin has nothing to do with the F1 team’s struggles, as Mark Hughes explains
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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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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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The youngest drivers to lead the F1 world championship
Aged 19, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 driver ever to lead the world championship after victory in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. Here’s the new list of the five youngest drivers to top the table
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Can smaller turbo sustain Ferrari’s F1 title challenge?
Ferrari has emerged in front at the start of both 2026 F1 races so far, thanks to its turbo. Does it have enough to challenge Mercedes all season?
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Podcast: Newey out, Wheatley in? What’s actually behind the Aston Martin F1 reshuffle
It began with a clash at the top of Aston Martin. Now Adrian Newey is set to step down as F1 team boss, with Jonathan Wheatley his likely replacement. Mark Hughes explains the full story behind the headlines in our latest podcast
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