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F1’s open oil burn loophole
With Formula 1 teams still suspicious of a gaping loophole, the oil burn debate rages on “We’d like to see the [oil burn] rules go further because it…
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Vettel fastest on F1 testing day two
Ferrari’s Vettel goes quickest in the Barcelona cold Sebastian Vettel beat Valtteri Bottas to top spot on day two of Formula 1’s 2018 testing by 0.3sec, with the pair the…
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Liberty launches F1 TV
Formula 1 has confirmed it is to launch F1 TV in 2018, a subscription service of live streams, onboards and support series available across Europe and Latin America. F1 TV Pro,…
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Martini drops Williams – but not because of ‘under 25 rule’
Williams and Martini will part ways at the end of 2018 Williams and Martini will split at the end of 2018, but the decision is unrelated to the team’s young…
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Ricciardo fastest on opening day of testing
Bad weather leaves Ricciardo’s morning time untouched Daniel Ricciardo claimed the bragging rights on the opening day of Formula 1’s 2018 testing by setting the benchmark time in the day’s…
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Ricciardo tops first session of 2018
First blood to Red Bull, as McLaren hits early trouble Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo headed the timesheets as Formula 1 began in earnest at Barcelona for the opening test…
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Pace notes
From the 50 shades of McLaren to the dank Welsh forests, Joe Dunn casts his eyes over recent news McLaren launched its 2018 Formula 1 car last…
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How (not) to solve F1’s halo problem
The halo has divided opinion, so Andrew Frankel is thinking outside the box – and in the cockpit – to fix it… I have the answer to all Formula 1’s problems. Bear…
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Toro Rosso officially launches STR13
Having leaked its own photo last week, Toro Rosso has become the final team to officially launch its 2018 Formula 1 car. The STR13 is the first of the new…
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F1
F1’s open oil burn loophole
With Formula 1 teams still suspicious of a gaping loophole, the oil burn debate rages on “We’d like to see the [oil burn] rules go further because it…
Opinion
F1
Vettel fastest on F1 testing day two
Ferrari’s Vettel goes quickest in the Barcelona cold Sebastian Vettel beat Valtteri Bottas to top spot on day two of Formula 1’s 2018 testing by 0.3sec, with the pair the…
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F1
Liberty launches F1 TV
Formula 1 has confirmed it is to launch F1 TV in 2018, a subscription service of live streams, onboards and support series available across Europe and Latin America. F1 TV Pro,…
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F1
Martini drops Williams – but not because of ‘under 25 rule’
Williams and Martini will part ways at the end of 2018 Williams and Martini will split at the end of 2018, but the decision is unrelated to the team’s young…
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F1
Ricciardo fastest on opening day of testing
Bad weather leaves Ricciardo’s morning time untouched Daniel Ricciardo claimed the bragging rights on the opening day of Formula 1’s 2018 testing by setting the benchmark time in the day’s…
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F1
Ricciardo tops first session of 2018
First blood to Red Bull, as McLaren hits early trouble Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo headed the timesheets as Formula 1 began in earnest at Barcelona for the opening test…
Opinion
Car Culture
Pace notes
From the 50 shades of McLaren to the dank Welsh forests, Joe Dunn casts his eyes over recent news McLaren launched its 2018 Formula 1 car last…
Opinion
F1
How (not) to solve F1’s halo problem
The halo has divided opinion, so Andrew Frankel is thinking outside the box – and in the cockpit – to fix it… I have the answer to all Formula 1’s problems. Bear…
Opinion
F1
Toro Rosso officially launches STR13
Having leaked its own photo last week, Toro Rosso has become the final team to officially launch its 2018 Formula 1 car. The STR13 is the first of the new…
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MPH: ‘Does Mercedes’ power unit break F1 rules? It’s not as simple as that…’
Mercedes’ F1 rivals are united in protesting its new power unit, as the series aims to stamp out “smart rule interpretation”. But it won’t be easy to resolve, explains Mark Hughes
F1 Show
Podcast: ‘Having the best AI in F1 may be more important than the best engine’
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Why AI is set to become a major factor in F1. Plus: Adrian Newey’s extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner’s potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars
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MPH: ‘Speed chess’ and the new DNA of F1 racing
F1’s new ’50/50′ power units bring the fiendish problem of how to deploy and harvest electrical energy. It’s the ideal scenario for AI, writes Mark Hughes. F1 is on the brink of a significant evolution
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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’s in Drive to Survive S8? Horner’s downfall, Doohan’s firing, Bortoleto’s flatulence
It might be more raw drama, it could be a few reheated off-cuts – we examine what will be in Netflix F1: Drive to Survive Season 8
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Every F1 driver out of contract at the end of 2026
From a seven-time champion chasing redemption to rookies fighting for survival, here is every Formula 1 driver who will be out of contract at the end of the 2026 season
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Bahrain F1 test stats: Total laps and combined fastest times
The first pre-season test of the 2026 Formula 1 season is complete – here is every lap turned at Bahrain, broken down by driver, team and engine supplier
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