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Who owns Formula 1?
The Formula 1 World Championship is ultimately owned by racing’s governing body, the FIA — but it’s not quite that simple because the FIA has sold off the lucrative commercial…
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Bernie: a businessman being a brilliant one
F1’s new owner Liberty Media has announced Bernie Ecclestone will no longer be involved in the running of the sport So it’s happened. Bernie Ecclestone is no longer running Formula 1.…
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Ross Brawn set for F1 return
Ross Brawn, January 23: “It’s fantastic to be returning to the world of Formula 1. I’ve enjoyed consulting with Liberty Media these last few months and I’m looking forward to…
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Watch: An insight, an idea with Nico Rosberg
Reigning world champion Nico Rosberg has been in Davos taking part in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting discussing how to reach the top of your game, and knowing when to call it…
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An optical illusion? Clark’s final start
One eagle-eyed reader has spotted what may offer a clue to what happened on that fateful day at Hockenheim Following the recent Kurt Ahrens interview in the November issue of…
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This week in motor sport – January 16
This week in motor sport from the Archive and Database, as Ligier begins the season with victory, plus nods to Gilles, Pedro and Foyt and more. January 16 1903: Resistance fighter and…
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Where does Bernie fit into F1’s new order?
The final obstacle of Liberty’s takeover has been passed, but questions remain The FIA World Motor Sport Council today gave its approval for the purchase by Liberty Media of the majority shareholding in…
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A life of Ferrari
In Ferrari’s 70th year, Andrew Frankel turns nostalgic Seventy years ago a well-known team manager decided to build his own cars. Actually, he’d made up his mind many years earlier,…
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Why Bottas fits the bill
An easy fit, and why Wehrlein missed out So finally one of Formula 1’s worst-kept secrets was confirmed: Valtteri Bottas is Nico Rosberg’s replacement at Mercedes alongside Lewis Hamilton. Given…
F1
Who owns Formula 1?
The Formula 1 World Championship is ultimately owned by racing’s governing body, the FIA — but it’s not quite that simple because the FIA has sold off the lucrative commercial…
Opinion
F1
Bernie: a businessman being a brilliant one
F1’s new owner Liberty Media has announced Bernie Ecclestone will no longer be involved in the running of the sport So it’s happened. Bernie Ecclestone is no longer running Formula 1.…
Opinion
F1
Ross Brawn set for F1 return
Ross Brawn, January 23: “It’s fantastic to be returning to the world of Formula 1. I’ve enjoyed consulting with Liberty Media these last few months and I’m looking forward to…
Opinion
F1
Watch: An insight, an idea with Nico Rosberg
Reigning world champion Nico Rosberg has been in Davos taking part in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting discussing how to reach the top of your game, and knowing when to call it…
Opinion
F1
An optical illusion? Clark’s final start
One eagle-eyed reader has spotted what may offer a clue to what happened on that fateful day at Hockenheim Following the recent Kurt Ahrens interview in the November issue of…
Opinion
F1
This week in motor sport – January 16
This week in motor sport from the Archive and Database, as Ligier begins the season with victory, plus nods to Gilles, Pedro and Foyt and more. January 16 1903: Resistance fighter and…
Opinion
F1
Where does Bernie fit into F1’s new order?
The final obstacle of Liberty’s takeover has been passed, but questions remain The FIA World Motor Sport Council today gave its approval for the purchase by Liberty Media of the majority shareholding in…
Opinion
F1
A life of Ferrari
In Ferrari’s 70th year, Andrew Frankel turns nostalgic Seventy years ago a well-known team manager decided to build his own cars. Actually, he’d made up his mind many years earlier,…
Opinion
F1
Why Bottas fits the bill
An easy fit, and why Wehrlein missed out So finally one of Formula 1’s worst-kept secrets was confirmed: Valtteri Bottas is Nico Rosberg’s replacement at Mercedes alongside Lewis Hamilton. Given…
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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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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