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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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Adrian Newey’s new role… we didn’t see this coming!
Adrian Newey a team boss? That really was not on anyone’s bingo card. Ever. But it came to pass on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix as Aston Martin…
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MPH: 2025 F1 grid was the closest in years, but why?
As the ground-effect era draws to a close, Mark Hughes uses qualifying data and technical insight to explain why the Formula 1 field has converged – and why the reasons go far beyond the rules alone
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MPH: Assessing F1’s rookie class of 2025 – the Mark Hughes verdict
Mark Hughes weighs up an exceptional 2025 rookie class, dissecting four contrasting debut seasons to reveal who truly stood out the most
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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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Portrait of a season: photos that capture an intense 2025 F1 championship
F1 final standings Who finished where in the final points… No. Driver Team Points 1 Lando Norris McLaren 423 2 Max Verstappen Red Bull 421 3 Oscar Piastri McLaren 410…
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Mark Hughes: My top 10 F1 drivers of 2025
10. Pierre Gasly He never gave anything less than his all in an outclassed, underpowered car. But Pierre Gasly’s fast corner prowess combined with the Alpine ’s good high-speed downforce…
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Gen Z vs generational talent: how title battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen split F1 tribes
Mark Hughes – This year was Mark’s last full season of day-to-day Formula 1 race reporting after 30 years of following the F1 circus The surface colours of the season constantly…
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