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Defiance and drama: Dutch Grands Prix
The Netherlands hasn’t hosted a Formula 1 Grand Prix since 1985, but the tides may soon be turning to form a sea of orange Not since Niki Lauda’s last show…
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2018 Hungary F1 testing recap
Ferrari and Mercedes trade places, teams fit new front wings and Williams goes multicoloured Mercedes’ George Russell set the track record at the Hungaroring in the final day of Formula 1 testing on Wednesday,…
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Who is Bob Bell, Renault’s newly named technical advisor?
Renault makes seasoned F1 engineer its technical advisor Bob Bell, aerodynamicist in charge of the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 and technical director in charge of the 2014 Mercedes W05, has been…
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Force India’s F1 decade
A timeline of Force India – and team principal Vijay Mallya’s – ups and downs over the last 10 years in Formula 1 2007-08 Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya buys Spyker…
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F1 2018 first impressions
What to expect from Codemasters’ F1 2018, out August 24 on Xbox One, PC and PS4 With a reassuring focus on its single-player career mode, F1 2018 brings in some…
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The latest chapter in the Force India F1 saga
Billed as the best ‘bang for buck’ team in Formula 1, Force India is now in administration – but it’s been in a similar position before “Sahara’s problems, and my…
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2018 Hungarian Grand Prix report
Lap 26-30: this was Sebastian Vettel’s crucial time as he stayed out there on his harder tyres, trying to put right what had gone wrong in the rain of qualifying.…
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On this day in motor sport: July 27-August 2
This week in motor sport, from the database July 27 // July 28 // July 29 // July 30 // July 31 // August 1 // August 2 // July 27 1953 French Formula 1 driver Philippe Alliot celebrates his 65th birthday today.…
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MPH: Marchionne’s high-powered command of Ferrari F1
Sergio Marchionne was often ruthless, unafraid to ruffle feathers, and ultimately the catalyst of a remarkable change at Ferrari F1 Even in the relatively short time that Sergio Marchionne was…
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Defiance and drama: Dutch Grands Prix
The Netherlands hasn’t hosted a Formula 1 Grand Prix since 1985, but the tides may soon be turning to form a sea of orange Not since Niki Lauda’s last show…
F1
2018 Hungary F1 testing recap
Ferrari and Mercedes trade places, teams fit new front wings and Williams goes multicoloured Mercedes’ George Russell set the track record at the Hungaroring in the final day of Formula 1 testing on Wednesday,…
F1
Who is Bob Bell, Renault’s newly named technical advisor?
Renault makes seasoned F1 engineer its technical advisor Bob Bell, aerodynamicist in charge of the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 and technical director in charge of the 2014 Mercedes W05, has been…
F1
Force India’s F1 decade
A timeline of Force India – and team principal Vijay Mallya’s – ups and downs over the last 10 years in Formula 1 2007-08 Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya buys Spyker…
Opinion
Car Culture
F1 2018 first impressions
What to expect from Codemasters’ F1 2018, out August 24 on Xbox One, PC and PS4 With a reassuring focus on its single-player career mode, F1 2018 brings in some…
F1
The latest chapter in the Force India F1 saga
Billed as the best ‘bang for buck’ team in Formula 1, Force India is now in administration – but it’s been in a similar position before “Sahara’s problems, and my…
F1
2018 Hungarian Grand Prix report
Lap 26-30: this was Sebastian Vettel’s crucial time as he stayed out there on his harder tyres, trying to put right what had gone wrong in the rain of qualifying.…
F1
On this day in motor sport: July 27-August 2
This week in motor sport, from the database July 27 // July 28 // July 29 // July 30 // July 31 // August 1 // August 2 // July 27 1953 French Formula 1 driver Philippe Alliot celebrates his 65th birthday today.…
Opinion
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MPH: Marchionne’s high-powered command of Ferrari F1
Sergio Marchionne was often ruthless, unafraid to ruffle feathers, and ultimately the catalyst of a remarkable change at Ferrari F1 Even in the relatively short time that Sergio Marchionne was…
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MPH: Decoded – why Russell and Piastri can’t keep up with their F1 team-mates
Hungary revealed how wind and worn tarmac are rewriting the rules of 2026 F1 performance, and why some of the grid’s best drivers are struggling to keep up. Mark Hughes explains
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Formula 1’s 2026 half-term report. Every driver rated – who deserves an A+?
Kimi Antonelli Astonishing progression from his patchy and underprepared rookie season. Yes, he’s in the best car but he’s doing things with it that stand comparison with the finest. In…
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Gwen Lagrue explains why Mercedes backed Kimi Antonelli long before the results came
To call Gwen Lagrue a ’scout’ is reductive. Identifying talent is just part of the equation; he supplements that by developing it, playing a central role in nurturing a plethora…
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Kimi Antonelli’s mid-season charge reshapes Formula 1’s 2026 title fight
Monaco Lewis Hamilton Many had written off Lewis Hamilton in F1 – too long in the tooth at 41, a poor fit with Ferrari, the rise of rivals, and so…
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Madring’s La Monumental gives Madrid’s new F1 circuit a distinctive challenge
There was a time when circuit corner names were utilitarian labels, nothing more. Even for the greatest curves, inspiration was drawn from local landmarks or topography: think of Eau Rouge…
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Scott Dixon leaves Ganassi after 25 years as Arrow McLaren reshapes its IndyCar future
The 2025 IndyCar championship was a snoozer, as Álex Palou clinched the title with several rounds remaining. The most compelling storyline in the closing weeks of the season was whether…
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Fernando Alonso turns 45. Is Aston Martin really the best use of what’s left?
As Fernando Alonso turns 45, his Aston Martin gamble still hasn’t paid off. We weigh it against four other ways the most veteran active driver in the sport could be spending what’s left of his prime
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F1’s next calendar puzzle: what replaces Qatar and Abu Dhabi?
As the Middle East conflict threatens F1’s season finale, several candidates are being considered as possible replacement options
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‘The Germans said if I raced, they’d kill me’: the GP driver who defied Hitler
A New Zealand farm boy turned Cambridge law student turned grand prix driver – Matt Bishop tells the quietly remarkable story of a man history nearly forgot
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