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Lessons learned for McLaren
In configuring the new MP4-30 more along the lines of Red Bull, new aero chief Peter Prodromou – ex of Red Bull – is attempting to drag McLaren back onto…
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Sterling silver: Mercedes’ incredible 1950s F1 comeback
To conclude our trilogy of significant French motor sport anniversaries, we rewind 60 years to the day that Mercedes-Benz returned to Grand Prix racing – and obliterated its rivals Writer…
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The McLaren MP4-30
McLaren unveiled its new MP4-30 today, it’s first Honda-powered car since 1992. The response has been mixed, if we’re being charitable. @Motor_Sport @McLarenF1 massive fail. Dull. Boring. Wasted opportunity. —…
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Romain Grosjean: perception vs reality
One of the real feel-good aspects of the 2015 season would be if the recently unveiled Lotus E23 turns out to be good car. With Mercedes ’15 power having replaced…
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1000 horsepower
Denis Jenkinson has been gone for nearly 20 years now, yet still there are times – many times – when something happens in the world of Formula 1, and I…
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Penske’s F1 cars
Forty years ago Penske Racing was getting ready to run its first full Formula 1 season. Roger Penske debuted his first F1 car, the PC1, at the end of 1974…
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James Hunt’s Hesketh 308 F1 car driven: Follow the bear
Today, in almost any car and weather conditions, Silverstone’s Woodcote is not a corner but simply an acceleration zone leading onto the old pit straight towards Copse. But 40 years…
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Brett Lunger: The reluctant hero who saved Niki Lauda
Brett Lunger has always been understated, self-analytical, supremely fit and serious. That was his manner back in the 1970s when I handled his public relations in Europe and now, as…
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Jarier’s 1975
“Without a moment’s hesitation Jean-Pierre executed a perfect handbrake turn. In a great big Mercedes V8 saloon. In the wet. On a street of modest width. With cars parked either…
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Lessons learned for McLaren
In configuring the new MP4-30 more along the lines of Red Bull, new aero chief Peter Prodromou – ex of Red Bull – is attempting to drag McLaren back onto…
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Sterling silver: Mercedes’ incredible 1950s F1 comeback
To conclude our trilogy of significant French motor sport anniversaries, we rewind 60 years to the day that Mercedes-Benz returned to Grand Prix racing – and obliterated its rivals Writer…
Opinion
F1
The McLaren MP4-30
McLaren unveiled its new MP4-30 today, it’s first Honda-powered car since 1992. The response has been mixed, if we’re being charitable. @Motor_Sport @McLarenF1 massive fail. Dull. Boring. Wasted opportunity. —…
Opinion
F1
Romain Grosjean: perception vs reality
One of the real feel-good aspects of the 2015 season would be if the recently unveiled Lotus E23 turns out to be good car. With Mercedes ’15 power having replaced…
F1
1000 horsepower
Denis Jenkinson has been gone for nearly 20 years now, yet still there are times – many times – when something happens in the world of Formula 1, and I…
F1
Penske’s F1 cars
Forty years ago Penske Racing was getting ready to run its first full Formula 1 season. Roger Penske debuted his first F1 car, the PC1, at the end of 1974…
Great Read
Archive
James Hunt’s Hesketh 308 F1 car driven: Follow the bear
Today, in almost any car and weather conditions, Silverstone’s Woodcote is not a corner but simply an acceleration zone leading onto the old pit straight towards Copse. But 40 years…
Great Read
Archive
Brett Lunger: The reluctant hero who saved Niki Lauda
Brett Lunger has always been understated, self-analytical, supremely fit and serious. That was his manner back in the 1970s when I handled his public relations in Europe and now, as…
F1
Jarier’s 1975
“Without a moment’s hesitation Jean-Pierre executed a perfect handbrake turn. In a great big Mercedes V8 saloon. In the wet. On a street of modest width. With cars parked either…
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MPH: Why science alone can’t unlock secrets of ground effect F1 cars
As F1 enters the final year of its ground effect era, teams are discovering that success now depends as much on intuition and adaptability as on traditional engineering precision, as Mark Hughes explains
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How Norris ended Leclerc’s best 2025 F1 win shot amid Monaco GP ‘fun and games’
Lando Norris realised his dream of winning the Monaco Grand Prix in 2025, as the new mandatory two-stop rule brought creative strategies in the midfield, writes Mark Hughes
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MPH: How Monaco GP might go from procession to pandemonium
This year’s Monaco Grand Prix brings the prospect of unprecedented chaos and intrigue, as the new two-stop rule throws strategy – and the race outcome – wide open. Mark Hughes explains
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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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Jody Scheckter: ‘Lewis Hamilton bought my Monaco penthouse’
When you consider that Jody Scheckter’s driving style earned him the nickname ‘Sideways Scheckter’ in his early days, that he continued to drive racing cars that way right up to…
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Silverstone Museum opens new exhibition spanning 75 years of F1
May 13, 1950: Drivers including Juan Manuel Fangio, Reg Parnell and Nino Farina gather at the start of Farm Straight at Silverstone before the Grand Prix of Europe. May 13,…
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F1 legend Jackie Stewart recalls his greatest moments
Were he to have his time again and had the blessing of choice, would Sir Jackie Stewart have raced in a different era? He’d surely have enjoyed the money Formula…
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