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The last race of the season
It’s all to play for in Abu Dhabi – unless you’re obsessed with showdowns. I’ve watched a few, it’s true. Smudgy Fuji images from 1976 are a vague memory, and…
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When racing drivers were cool
As we bolt the pages of Motor Sport together, I’ve got into the habit of mentally noting my favourite photos in each issue. We’re blessed here that so many great…
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Great racing cars: 1938-39 Mercedes-Benz W154
A series taken from the 164-page Motor Sport special Great Racing Cars, which is available to buy here To buy the lead image click here. From the editor Damien Smith How would you define…
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Mercedes’ Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Challenge
Here’s what Lewis Hamilton said after finishing second to his team-mate last time out in Brazil: “I’m here to race. It’s so difficult to overtake here and when you both…
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Great racing cars: 2003 William-BMW FW25
A series taken from the 164-page Motor Sport special Great Racing Cars, which is available to buy here To buy the lead image click here. From the editor Damien Smith How would you define…
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From the Archive – Nilsson, Laffite, Bellof and more
This week in motor sport, Gunnar Nilsson – a talented Swede who lost his battle with cancer aged just 30 – was born 67 years ago. Friend Chris Witty remembered…
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Track Torque with Denis Jenkinson in 1979
It’s time to resurrect another tape from our Motor Sport audio archive, to look back on the 1979 grand prix season with one of my Track Torque programmes from Radio…
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End-of-season slumps
Zoom-and-slump Lewis Hamilton is in exalted company. Fellow multiple world champions Juan Fangio, Jim Clark, Jack Brabham, Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, Nigel Mansell and Michael Schumacher all suffered post-title ‘depression’.…
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The rookie talent in F1 and a ‘grown-up’ Vettel
Formula 1 fans who wanted to see the 2015 Championship go down to the wire will have felt short changed, but will have at least been impressed by Lewis Hamilton…
F1
The last race of the season
It’s all to play for in Abu Dhabi – unless you’re obsessed with showdowns. I’ve watched a few, it’s true. Smudgy Fuji images from 1976 are a vague memory, and…
Opinion
F1
When racing drivers were cool
As we bolt the pages of Motor Sport together, I’ve got into the habit of mentally noting my favourite photos in each issue. We’re blessed here that so many great…
Opinion
F1
Great racing cars: 1938-39 Mercedes-Benz W154
A series taken from the 164-page Motor Sport special Great Racing Cars, which is available to buy here To buy the lead image click here. From the editor Damien Smith How would you define…
Opinion
F1
Mercedes’ Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Challenge
Here’s what Lewis Hamilton said after finishing second to his team-mate last time out in Brazil: “I’m here to race. It’s so difficult to overtake here and when you both…
Opinion
F1
Great racing cars: 2003 William-BMW FW25
A series taken from the 164-page Motor Sport special Great Racing Cars, which is available to buy here To buy the lead image click here. From the editor Damien Smith How would you define…
F1
From the Archive – Nilsson, Laffite, Bellof and more
This week in motor sport, Gunnar Nilsson – a talented Swede who lost his battle with cancer aged just 30 – was born 67 years ago. Friend Chris Witty remembered…
Opinion
F1
Track Torque with Denis Jenkinson in 1979
It’s time to resurrect another tape from our Motor Sport audio archive, to look back on the 1979 grand prix season with one of my Track Torque programmes from Radio…
F1
End-of-season slumps
Zoom-and-slump Lewis Hamilton is in exalted company. Fellow multiple world champions Juan Fangio, Jim Clark, Jack Brabham, Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, Nigel Mansell and Michael Schumacher all suffered post-title ‘depression’.…
Opinion
F1
The rookie talent in F1 and a ‘grown-up’ Vettel
Formula 1 fans who wanted to see the 2015 Championship go down to the wire will have felt short changed, but will have at least been impressed by Lewis Hamilton…
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MPH: Verstappen’s dilemma – he can’t afford to race like Verstappen
When he was 104 points behind in the F1 title race Max Verstappen had nothing to lose. But now he’s back in contention, the opposite is true, writes Mark Hughes. Can he win the championship without risking a crash that would end his hopes?
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Mark Hughes: Can Piastri cling on to title like Button did in 2009?
Caught out by his own car, and facing a resurgent Red Bull: Oscar Piastri’s 2025 season is increasingly resembling Jenson Button’s 2009 championship winning year
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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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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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Who are all the F1 rookies driving in FP1 in 2025?
Nine F1 teams will hand over their cars to rookie drivers for the FP1 session ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix. Here’s why, plus a look at all of the novice drivers taking part in practice sessions in 2025
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2025 Mexican GP start time: how to watch, live stream, F1 schedule and weather
How to watch the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix – including TV coverage, live streaming options, and highlights. Full timetable for round 20 of the 2025 season, with race start times in Mexico
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What are the fastest speeds recorded at every F1 circuit?
From Mexico’s thin air to Suzuka’s sweeping corners, here’s how every circuit on the Formula 1 calendar ranks by sheer top speed
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