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2016 Italian Grand Prix
“Area under the curve, Nico,” was the congratulatory remark to Nico Rosberg from his race engineer on the Monza victory lap. And in that comment is: a) the encapsulation of…
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16 – 1969 Italian GP
You’ll notice that Bruce McLaren’s name doesn’t feature in the top three… even though he finished less than two tenths behind Jackie Stewart’s winning Matra. At pre-chicane Monza, such margins…
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Three into two goes at McLaren
Jenson Button at Monza post-qualifying: “In the summer break I had a pretty awesome time with friends and family – living on my schedule, which is something I haven’t done…
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Lotus 43-BRM returns to Oulton Park
Fifty years after it blew up in practice, Jim Clark’s BRM H16-engined Lotus 43 returned to Oulton Park to be demonstrated during the Gold Cup race weekend. Photo – Simon Arron…
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17 – 1908 French GP
A series taken from the 162-page Motor Sport special 100 Greatest Grands Prix (other specials are available here). What would Jacques Laffite have thought? The Frenchman arrived in his pyjamas before the 1984 Dallas…
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This week in motor sport – August 29
This week in motor sport from the Archive and Database, featuring first wins for Michael Schumacher and Keke Rosberg and more. August 29 1933: Alan Stacey is born. In profile 1976: With…
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Lauda’s comeback
Jackie Stewart called it the bravest sporting comeback. Monza’s tifosi was appreciative, too. Some observers, however, were dismayed or disgusted by it: Dead Man Driving. Even his team seemed embarrassed.…
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18 – 1924 French GP
A series taken from the 162-page Motor Sport special 100 Greatest Grands Prix (other specials are available here). It meant an early start on central France’s eastern fringe – but the reward justified the…
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Felipe Massa retires
Felipe Massa announced at Monza that he is to retire from Formula 1 at the end of this season, thus concluding a 15-year career that will primarily be recalled for that…
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2016 Italian Grand Prix
“Area under the curve, Nico,” was the congratulatory remark to Nico Rosberg from his race engineer on the Monza victory lap. And in that comment is: a) the encapsulation of…
Opinion
F1
16 – 1969 Italian GP
You’ll notice that Bruce McLaren’s name doesn’t feature in the top three… even though he finished less than two tenths behind Jackie Stewart’s winning Matra. At pre-chicane Monza, such margins…
Opinion
F1
Three into two goes at McLaren
Jenson Button at Monza post-qualifying: “In the summer break I had a pretty awesome time with friends and family – living on my schedule, which is something I haven’t done…
Opinion
F1
Lotus 43-BRM returns to Oulton Park
Fifty years after it blew up in practice, Jim Clark’s BRM H16-engined Lotus 43 returned to Oulton Park to be demonstrated during the Gold Cup race weekend. Photo – Simon Arron…
Opinion
F1
17 – 1908 French GP
A series taken from the 162-page Motor Sport special 100 Greatest Grands Prix (other specials are available here). What would Jacques Laffite have thought? The Frenchman arrived in his pyjamas before the 1984 Dallas…
Opinion
F1
This week in motor sport – August 29
This week in motor sport from the Archive and Database, featuring first wins for Michael Schumacher and Keke Rosberg and more. August 29 1933: Alan Stacey is born. In profile 1976: With…
Opinion
F1
Lauda’s comeback
Jackie Stewart called it the bravest sporting comeback. Monza’s tifosi was appreciative, too. Some observers, however, were dismayed or disgusted by it: Dead Man Driving. Even his team seemed embarrassed.…
Opinion
F1
18 – 1924 French GP
A series taken from the 162-page Motor Sport special 100 Greatest Grands Prix (other specials are available here). It meant an early start on central France’s eastern fringe – but the reward justified the…
Opinion
F1
Felipe Massa retires
Felipe Massa announced at Monza that he is to retire from Formula 1 at the end of this season, thus concluding a 15-year career that will primarily be recalled for that…
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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Mark Hughes: How Verstappen crushed McLaren after Norris took ‘consequences’
Behind Max Verstappen’s perfect 2025 United States GP weekend was a much-improved Red Bull, some rapid sim work, and a bit of strategic luck. But how much did Lando Norris’s ‘consequences’ play in McLaren’s defeat?
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MPH: Russell deal leaves Mercedes F1 door ajar for Verstappen
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in 2026 but behind the announcement of their renewed F1 commitment, both sides are looking at alternative options
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MPH: Rovanperä might just have enough time to reach F1
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
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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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Today’s F1 starting grid for the 2025 US Grand Prix
Max Verstappen dominated again as he clinched pole position for the 2025 US Grand Prix, while championship leader Oscar Piastri was just sixth fastest. Here’s the starting grid for Sunday’s race at Circuit of the Americas
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McLaren disaster as Norris & Piastri crash in US GP sprint race while Verstappen wins
A catastrophic start to the 2025 United States Grand Prix sprint race saw Oscar Piastri bumped into Lando Norris, taking both McLarens out of the race. Victory for Max Verstappen saw him close in the title race
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When is the next F1 sprint race? 2025 calendar and schedule
The next sprint race on the 2025 Formula 1 calendar takes place in November at Interlagos in Brazil, before the Sao Paulo GP. See the full sprint schedule for this season, as well as circuit guides and details on the format
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