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F1’s future needs to be loud and lairy
Mark Hughes looks at an alternative, rebellious future for F1
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Ten Malaysian Grand Prix facts
Ten things you might have missed from the Malaysian Grand Prix 1. Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen combined for Red Bull’s first 1-2 since Brazil 2013. 2. The win was Ricciardo’s fourth,…
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2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Mark Hughes’s take on the dramatic Malaysian Grand Prix that saw Ricciardo score an overdue victory – and Mercedes run out of luck Daniel Ricciardo clowned, gurned and grinned, played to…
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6 – 1967 Italian GP
In 1973 Jackie Stewart would finish only fourth in the Italian Grand Prix, but then he had come through from 20th place after suffering an early puncture, and it is…
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7 – 2008 Brazilian GP
In 2007 the Paulistas had embraced Lewis Hamilton – a mixed-race tyro chasing the F1 championship in a mixed-race city – but one year on attitudes had changed. He was…
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This week in motor sport – September 26
This week in motor sport from the Archive and Database sees Barcelona appear on the Formula 1 calendar among the many milestones A trio of 935s, the Dick Barbour-entered shared…
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Latest issue: Pushing the limit – because it’s there
Joe Dunn looks ahead to the new issue of Motor Sport, in UK stores now About halfway through our ‘Lunch with’ Jacques Villeneuve in this month’s Motor Sport, the 1997 world…
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Putting the brakes on the Hamilton conspiracy theories
Nico Rosberg turning the tables on Lewis Hamilton has happened on the streets, and on the brakes A couple of times during recent TV interviews Lewis Hamilton has alluded to the…
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Jim Clark’s final beer
How a chance meeting with Kurt Ahrens Jr revealed a remarkable photo of Jim Clark There’s a small but very special photograph in this month’s issue of Motor Sport, showing…
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F1
F1’s future needs to be loud and lairy
Mark Hughes looks at an alternative, rebellious future for F1
Opinion
F1
Ten Malaysian Grand Prix facts
Ten things you might have missed from the Malaysian Grand Prix 1. Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen combined for Red Bull’s first 1-2 since Brazil 2013. 2. The win was Ricciardo’s fourth,…
F1
2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Mark Hughes’s take on the dramatic Malaysian Grand Prix that saw Ricciardo score an overdue victory – and Mercedes run out of luck Daniel Ricciardo clowned, gurned and grinned, played to…
Opinion
F1
6 – 1967 Italian GP
In 1973 Jackie Stewart would finish only fourth in the Italian Grand Prix, but then he had come through from 20th place after suffering an early puncture, and it is…
Opinion
F1
7 – 2008 Brazilian GP
In 2007 the Paulistas had embraced Lewis Hamilton – a mixed-race tyro chasing the F1 championship in a mixed-race city – but one year on attitudes had changed. He was…
Opinion
F1
This week in motor sport – September 26
This week in motor sport from the Archive and Database sees Barcelona appear on the Formula 1 calendar among the many milestones A trio of 935s, the Dick Barbour-entered shared…
Opinion
F1
Latest issue: Pushing the limit – because it’s there
Joe Dunn looks ahead to the new issue of Motor Sport, in UK stores now About halfway through our ‘Lunch with’ Jacques Villeneuve in this month’s Motor Sport, the 1997 world…
Opinion
F1
Putting the brakes on the Hamilton conspiracy theories
Nico Rosberg turning the tables on Lewis Hamilton has happened on the streets, and on the brakes A couple of times during recent TV interviews Lewis Hamilton has alluded to the…
Opinion
F1
Jim Clark’s final beer
How a chance meeting with Kurt Ahrens Jr revealed a remarkable photo of Jim Clark There’s a small but very special photograph in this month’s issue of Motor Sport, showing…
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MPH: ‘Does Mercedes’ power unit break F1 rules? It’s not as simple as that…’
Mercedes’ F1 rivals are united in protesting its new power unit, as the series aims to stamp out “smart rule interpretation”. But it won’t be easy to resolve, explains Mark Hughes
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Podcast: ‘Having the best AI in F1 may be more important than the best engine’
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Why AI is set to become a major factor in F1. Plus: Adrian Newey’s extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner’s potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars
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MPH: ‘Speed chess’ and the new DNA of F1 racing
F1’s new ’50/50′ power units bring the fiendish problem of how to deploy and harvest electrical energy. It’s the ideal scenario for AI, writes Mark Hughes. F1 is on the brink of a significant evolution
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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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Bahrain F1 test stats: Total laps and combined fastest times
The first pre-season test of the 2026 Formula 1 season is complete – here is every lap turned at Bahrain, broken down by driver, team and engine supplier
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Bahrain F1 test: Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 on final day
Antonelli and Russell finish on top as the first Bahrain test ends
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Bahrain F1 test: Russell sets fastest time of the week on final morning
Mercedes made up for Thursday’s problems with a lot of laps in the final morning
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