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Farewell Felipe Massa
As Felipe Massa heads into his final Formula 1 weekend as a driver, he ponders his retirement and what he has acheived.
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Farewell Felipe Massa
As Felipe Massa heads into his final Formula 1 weekend as a driver, he ponders his retirement and what he has acheived.
Opinion
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Mike Costin podcast in association with Mercedes-Benz
Mike Costin, as half of the revolutionary Cosworth, all but dominated Formula 1 during the late ’60s and throughout the ’70s. The Cosworth DFV won 12 drivers’ titles, helped win 10…
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Will Zak Brown turn McLaren’s fortunes around?
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This week in motor sport – November 14
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