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The last time Hamilton left an F1 team: his emotional McLaren goodbye
Lewis Hamilton last said farewell to a Formula 1 team 12 years ago, after his final race for McLaren in Brazil. Matt Bishop recalls an emotional goodbye
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Verstappen showed three sides to his personality in three races
The triple-header across the Americas was an intense period for the Formula 1 circus. So much seemed to happen both on and off the track that on reflection it’s actually…
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Alpine to ditch Renault power from 2026
Dan Fallows has been released from his position of technical director at Aston Martin after a very disappointing season for the F1 team. He will “remain with the group”, his…
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Lewis Hamilton fans should remember – even giants grow old
In the new book Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane by Matt Whyman, Toto Wolff says that he liked the situation of Lewis Hamilton informing him at the…
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Cadillac set to join F1 2026 grid in rebranded Andretti project
The Andretti F1 bid has now been revived as a fully rebranded General Motors/Cadillac team. Here’s everything you need to know about the US-based outfit including details on its entry and why it was first rejected
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Verstappen embarrasses rest of F1 field: Going Up, Going Down
2024 has been Max Verstappen’s masterclass – it should go down in history as one of F1’s greatest titles
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Las Vegas GP needs reshuffle to avoid napping F1 drivers
A new F1 team on the horizon; Brad Pitt’s hectic filming schedule; driver’s late-night demands; and why the writing may be on the wall for Sergio Perez. Chris Medland looks back on the action in a busy 2024 Las Vegas GP diary
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix
Mercedes made a surprise leap back to the front of the grid in Las Vegas — and hundreds of F1 Fantasy teams prospered because of it. While George Russell led…
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F1 king of cool: why George Russell always had winning hand in Vegas
Mercedes hit the jackpot at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, where the track surface and temperature gave a double boost to its W15 F1 car. The rest didn’t stand a chance, writes Mark Hughes
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The last time Hamilton left an F1 team: his emotional McLaren goodbye
Lewis Hamilton last said farewell to a Formula 1 team 12 years ago, after his final race for McLaren in Brazil. Matt Bishop recalls an emotional goodbye
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Verstappen showed three sides to his personality in three races
The triple-header across the Americas was an intense period for the Formula 1 circus. So much seemed to happen both on and off the track that on reflection it’s actually…
Archive
Alpine to ditch Renault power from 2026
Dan Fallows has been released from his position of technical director at Aston Martin after a very disappointing season for the F1 team. He will “remain with the group”, his…
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Lewis Hamilton fans should remember – even giants grow old
In the new book Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane by Matt Whyman, Toto Wolff says that he liked the situation of Lewis Hamilton informing him at the…
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Cadillac set to join F1 2026 grid in rebranded Andretti project
The Andretti F1 bid has now been revived as a fully rebranded General Motors/Cadillac team. Here’s everything you need to know about the US-based outfit including details on its entry and why it was first rejected
Opinion
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Verstappen embarrasses rest of F1 field: Going Up, Going Down
2024 has been Max Verstappen’s masterclass – it should go down in history as one of F1’s greatest titles
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Las Vegas GP needs reshuffle to avoid napping F1 drivers
A new F1 team on the horizon; Brad Pitt’s hectic filming schedule; driver’s late-night demands; and why the writing may be on the wall for Sergio Perez. Chris Medland looks back on the action in a busy 2024 Las Vegas GP diary
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix
Mercedes made a surprise leap back to the front of the grid in Las Vegas — and hundreds of F1 Fantasy teams prospered because of it. While George Russell led…
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F1 king of cool: why George Russell always had winning hand in Vegas
Mercedes hit the jackpot at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, where the track surface and temperature gave a double boost to its W15 F1 car. The rest didn’t stand a chance, writes Mark Hughes
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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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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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Stoffel Vandoorne: ‘I guess my Mclaren F1 career is a classic case of right place, wrong time’
A hard-earned grand prix career may have ended in tears, but there’s much more to this Belgian star than being just another F1 nearly-man. From single-seater success to tackling Le…
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