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New series – from the audio archive
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Dan Gurney, America’s greatest racing man
He’s one of the best-ever US racers, but add to that his years as a team owner and innovative car builder and it’s clear that Dan Gurney has made a greater contribution to motor sport than any other American, writes Gordon Kirby
Opinion
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The 2017 Formula 1 car
By Giorgio Piola and Mark Hughes Here is the current proposal for the 2017 F1 car from the F1 technical group. The brief was to create cars five seconds per…
Opinion
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Why Monza should not be lost, Tost
“Do the organisers have the money to make a Grand Prix, yes or no?” said Toro Rosso chief Franz Tost in the Friday FIA press conference in Hungary. “France doesn’t…
Opinion
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Forghieri vs Murray, Rindt vs Villeneuve
Mauro Forghieri and Gordon Murray Both designers were in their twenties when they were promoted by major teams undergoing a step change. Mauro Forghieri was 27 when Ferrari selected him…
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Tony Southgate podcast
On Tuesday 28th the podcast team of Roebuck, Widdows, Arron and myself journeyed north to the suburbs of Northampton to call on the ex-F1, sports car, rally and Indycar designer…
Opinion
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The great Sid Watkins
The best-loved character in all of Formula 1: Sid Watkins was responsible for introducing F1 medical care that has saved the lives of many drivers, writes Nigel Roebuck
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2015 Hungarian GP report
A season’s-worth of incident in one frantic, uplifting, passionate race. What lay behind it? The desire of racing, the sheer competitive appetite that drives it, on raw display; particularly poignant…
Opinion
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The racing driver’s ego
The subject of racing driver egos is always a fascinating one; ego-centricity at some level is a vital ingredient of the competitive make-up. But for a few moments on Thursday…
F1
New series – from the audio archive
Many of you have told me how much you enjoy dipping into the extraordinary treasure trove that is the Motor Sport archive, how stories from past decades bring back so…
Great Read
Racing History
Dan Gurney, America’s greatest racing man
He’s one of the best-ever US racers, but add to that his years as a team owner and innovative car builder and it’s clear that Dan Gurney has made a greater contribution to motor sport than any other American, writes Gordon Kirby
Opinion
F1
The 2017 Formula 1 car
By Giorgio Piola and Mark Hughes Here is the current proposal for the 2017 F1 car from the F1 technical group. The brief was to create cars five seconds per…
Opinion
F1
Why Monza should not be lost, Tost
“Do the organisers have the money to make a Grand Prix, yes or no?” said Toro Rosso chief Franz Tost in the Friday FIA press conference in Hungary. “France doesn’t…
Opinion
F1
Forghieri vs Murray, Rindt vs Villeneuve
Mauro Forghieri and Gordon Murray Both designers were in their twenties when they were promoted by major teams undergoing a step change. Mauro Forghieri was 27 when Ferrari selected him…
F1
Tony Southgate podcast
On Tuesday 28th the podcast team of Roebuck, Widdows, Arron and myself journeyed north to the suburbs of Northampton to call on the ex-F1, sports car, rally and Indycar designer…
Opinion
F1
The great Sid Watkins
The best-loved character in all of Formula 1: Sid Watkins was responsible for introducing F1 medical care that has saved the lives of many drivers, writes Nigel Roebuck
F1
2015 Hungarian GP report
A season’s-worth of incident in one frantic, uplifting, passionate race. What lay behind it? The desire of racing, the sheer competitive appetite that drives it, on raw display; particularly poignant…
Opinion
F1
The racing driver’s ego
The subject of racing driver egos is always a fascinating one; ego-centricity at some level is a vital ingredient of the competitive make-up. But for a few moments on Thursday…
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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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Why did Ferrari fade in high-pressure Hungarian GP?
Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole for the 2025 Hungarian GP, but his chances of a race win went awry in the second half of the race
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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 team 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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