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Desert storm: F1’s biggest Bahrain Grand Prix controversies
Over the years, the Bahrain Grand Prix has offered plenty of on-track – and some off-track – drama. These are the top controversies from the Sakhir event
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix
The top three were covered by 2sec in the previous race, and big points were scored elsewhere – who’s in your 2025 Bahrain GP Fantasy team? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
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Sainz explains ‘biggest’ struggle in adapting to Williams F1 car
Carlos Sainz has pinpointed the area he is most getting to grips with in his new Williams F1 car
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Why Verstappen’s latest Suzuka win was different from all the rest
While Max Verstappen winning at Suzuka is nothing new, his 2025 victory stood out from those previous, as Mark Hughes explains
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FIA deputy resigns in protest while Richards rages against ‘shift of moral compass’
More controversy has enveloped motor sport’s governing body the FIA after its deputy president for sport resigned and Motorsport UK chairman David Richards took his recent grievances public in an open letter
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem: every big controversy so far as FIA president is under attack in election year
After angering F1 drivers, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been accused of issuing “gagging orders” to senior racing officials in the latest controversy affecting his term — as rumours swirl that he’ll face a challenge in his bid to be re-elected. We explore his tumultuous four-year reign
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Why McLaren can strike back – What to watch for at Bahrain GP
Lando Norris leads Max Verstappen by a single point going into the fourth round of the season in the Bahrain GP following the Red Bull driver’s win in Japan. Here’s what to look out for at Sakhir
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Which F1 drivers have won the most in Bahrain?
Formula 1 heads to Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, but which drivers have had the most success at this special circuit before? From the highest number of podiums, pole positions and wins, here are all the stats for you to get stuck into
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Desert storm: F1’s biggest Bahrain Grand Prix controversies
Over the years, the Bahrain Grand Prix has offered plenty of on-track – and some off-track – drama. These are the top controversies from the Sakhir event
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix
The top three were covered by 2sec in the previous race, and big points were scored elsewhere – who’s in your 2025 Bahrain GP Fantasy team? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
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Sainz explains ‘biggest’ struggle in adapting to Williams F1 car
Carlos Sainz has pinpointed the area he is most getting to grips with in his new Williams F1 car
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Why Verstappen’s latest Suzuka win was different from all the rest
While Max Verstappen winning at Suzuka is nothing new, his 2025 victory stood out from those previous, as Mark Hughes explains
F1
FIA deputy resigns in protest while Richards rages against ‘shift of moral compass’
More controversy has enveloped motor sport’s governing body the FIA after its deputy president for sport resigned and Motorsport UK chairman David Richards took his recent grievances public in an open letter
F1
Mohammed Ben Sulayem: every big controversy so far as FIA president is under attack in election year
After angering F1 drivers, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been accused of issuing “gagging orders” to senior racing officials in the latest controversy affecting his term — as rumours swirl that he’ll face a challenge in his bid to be re-elected. We explore his tumultuous four-year reign
F1
Why McLaren can strike back – What to watch for at Bahrain GP
Lando Norris leads Max Verstappen by a single point going into the fourth round of the season in the Bahrain GP following the Red Bull driver’s win in Japan. Here’s what to look out for at Sakhir
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Which F1 drivers have won the most in Bahrain?
Formula 1 heads to Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, but which drivers have had the most success at this special circuit before? From the highest number of podiums, pole positions and wins, here are all the stats for you to get stuck into
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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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Motor Sport’s best 2025 onboards: F1, MotoGP and NASCAR
From Japan to Mexico, Surfers Paradise and Milwaukee, we chart the best onboard racing shots caught in 2025
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Season Review Awards: 2025’s best F1 moments as voted by you
F1’s 2025 world championship delivered edge-of-the-seat drama and unpredictable twists – and you’ve chosen the standout moments that defined the year
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Sauber’s most famous F1 races as it transforms into Audi
As Sauber prepares to disappear from the Formula 1 entry list and evolve into Audi, we look back at the Hinwil team’s defining moments
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