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Sauber’s 2017 prospects
It looked grim in 2016, but what of 2017? Where it’s been Sauber almost went out of business last year. The British Grand Prix would have been its last had…
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Sauber’s 2017 F1 C36
Car launch week has started. Sauber has released the first images of its C36-Ferrari, which will be driven in 2017 by Marcus Ericsson and Pascal Werhlein. With no Felipe Nasr in…
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F1 2017 tyre changes explained
Pirelli launched its 2017 season this week in Turin to provide more information about its brand new Formula 1 tyres. The wider tyres are taking F1 back to something more…
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This week in motor sport – February 13
Featuring cult heroes, two of the greatest riders of all time, a five-time Monaco winner and the youngest winner of Le Mans – this week’s milestones in motor sport from the Archive and…
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Williams shows first 2017 F1 car
After months of speculation of what the new breed of Formula 1 cars will look like, Williams has provided the first answers by releasing renders of its 2017 car. With…
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How Allison differs from Lowe
Allison is a different proposition for Mercedes, what difference will he make? As reported in the magazine a couple of months ago, James Allison takes the reins as technical chief…
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The snow in Pau falls mainly…
Paul Fearnley unpicks the surprising history of the Pau Grand Prix The winter health resort with a breathtaking Pyrénéan panorama got more than it bargained for on the occasion of…
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James Allison joins Mercedes
The reshuffle at Mercedes may have concluded – James Allison officially joins Mercedes has confirmed James Allison will join the team as technical director on March 1. He takes up…
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Is Lance Stroll ready for Formula 1?
The second youngest man to race in Formula 1, Lance Stroll is worthy of a seat despite what some say. His father may have paid the 18 year old’s way, but…
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Sauber’s 2017 prospects
It looked grim in 2016, but what of 2017? Where it’s been Sauber almost went out of business last year. The British Grand Prix would have been its last had…
Opinion
F1
Sauber’s 2017 F1 C36
Car launch week has started. Sauber has released the first images of its C36-Ferrari, which will be driven in 2017 by Marcus Ericsson and Pascal Werhlein. With no Felipe Nasr in…
Opinion
F1
F1 2017 tyre changes explained
Pirelli launched its 2017 season this week in Turin to provide more information about its brand new Formula 1 tyres. The wider tyres are taking F1 back to something more…
Opinion
F1
This week in motor sport – February 13
Featuring cult heroes, two of the greatest riders of all time, a five-time Monaco winner and the youngest winner of Le Mans – this week’s milestones in motor sport from the Archive and…
Opinion
F1
Williams shows first 2017 F1 car
After months of speculation of what the new breed of Formula 1 cars will look like, Williams has provided the first answers by releasing renders of its 2017 car. With…
Opinion
F1
How Allison differs from Lowe
Allison is a different proposition for Mercedes, what difference will he make? As reported in the magazine a couple of months ago, James Allison takes the reins as technical chief…
Opinion
F1
The snow in Pau falls mainly…
Paul Fearnley unpicks the surprising history of the Pau Grand Prix The winter health resort with a breathtaking Pyrénéan panorama got more than it bargained for on the occasion of…
Opinion
F1
James Allison joins Mercedes
The reshuffle at Mercedes may have concluded – James Allison officially joins Mercedes has confirmed James Allison will join the team as technical director on March 1. He takes up…
Opinion
F1
Is Lance Stroll ready for Formula 1?
The second youngest man to race in Formula 1, Lance Stroll is worthy of a seat despite what some say. His father may have paid the 18 year old’s way, but…
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MPH: Last-placed Alpine could fight for wins in 2026. Two corners show why
Alpine sits at the bottom of the F1 championship table this year; its drivers struggling with the car. But one change due in 2026 could transform its fortunes, says Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: When first’s the worst. Why F1 drivers lose to slower team-mates
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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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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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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F1 2025 team-mate battles – Who’s leading each pair at the summer break?
As Formula 1’s summer break starts, who’s winning the most revealing battle – the one against their own team-mate?
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Matt Bishop: How many F1 titles would Didier Pironi have won?
Didier Pironi’s devil-may-care attitude brought tragedy and disaster to his short career. What could he have achieved in an alternate version of his story? asks Matt Bishop
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Will Apple shake up F1 coverage? What you missed at the Hungarian GP
Is Apple looking global as it bids for F1 broadcasting rights? Plus: Lots of love for Laurent Mekies, and James Vowles’ juggling act
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