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Did McLaren design error lead it to F1 success?
Sometimes in F1 when a technical problem is encountered, the learning taken from it can be competitive gold dust. McLaren’s current rear brake duct design has been the focus of…
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Mark Hughes: Needless F1 team order enraged already-beaten Verstappen
Max Verstappen had looked to be in with a shot of winning the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. Mark Hughes explains why Oscar Piastri ended up leading a comfortable McLaren 1-2 while the Red Bull F1 driver rammed into George Russell
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Explained: The penalty that left Verstappen one point away from an F1 race ban
The world champion was left furious after being asked to give up his position to Russell
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Piastri wins from Norris as Verstappen gets penalised – 2025 Spanish GP results
Piastri takes commanding win from Norris as Verstappen gets penalised for late crash in Spanish Grand Prix
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F1 Fantasy chips: What they are and when to use them
Make the most of your valuable 2025 F1 Fantasy chips with our guide on what they are, how they work and when best to use them
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Today’s F1 starting grid for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix after Stroll pulls out
Oscar Piastri will start on pole for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix after a devastatingly fast qualifying lap. Here’s how the starting grid — with only 19 drivers — looks for Sunday’s race in Barcelona
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F1 in Barcelona: Circuit de Catalunya’s explosive opening and evolution
Built in 1991 as part of a major regional initiative, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya been home of the Spanish GP ever since, witnessing legendary moments in both F1 history
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McLaren sets Friday pace amid flexi-wing changes – 2025 Spanish GP practice results
McLaren dominated Friday’s running for the Spanish Grand Prix
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Aston Martin F1 staff must stick to the truth or Newey will catch them out, says Alonso
Adrian Newey joined Aston Martin at a race weekend for the first time in Monaco, and it was clear to see how the team upped its game as a result, said Fernando Alonso
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Did McLaren design error lead it to F1 success?
Sometimes in F1 when a technical problem is encountered, the learning taken from it can be competitive gold dust. McLaren’s current rear brake duct design has been the focus of…
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Mark Hughes: Needless F1 team order enraged already-beaten Verstappen
Max Verstappen had looked to be in with a shot of winning the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. Mark Hughes explains why Oscar Piastri ended up leading a comfortable McLaren 1-2 while the Red Bull F1 driver rammed into George Russell
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Explained: The penalty that left Verstappen one point away from an F1 race ban
The world champion was left furious after being asked to give up his position to Russell
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Piastri wins from Norris as Verstappen gets penalised – 2025 Spanish GP results
Piastri takes commanding win from Norris as Verstappen gets penalised for late crash in Spanish Grand Prix
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F1 Fantasy chips: What they are and when to use them
Make the most of your valuable 2025 F1 Fantasy chips with our guide on what they are, how they work and when best to use them
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Today’s F1 starting grid for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix after Stroll pulls out
Oscar Piastri will start on pole for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix after a devastatingly fast qualifying lap. Here’s how the starting grid — with only 19 drivers — looks for Sunday’s race in Barcelona
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F1 in Barcelona: Circuit de Catalunya’s explosive opening and evolution
Built in 1991 as part of a major regional initiative, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya been home of the Spanish GP ever since, witnessing legendary moments in both F1 history
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McLaren sets Friday pace amid flexi-wing changes – 2025 Spanish GP practice results
McLaren dominated Friday’s running for the Spanish Grand Prix
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Aston Martin F1 staff must stick to the truth or Newey will catch them out, says Alonso
Adrian Newey joined Aston Martin at a race weekend for the first time in Monaco, and it was clear to see how the team upped its game as a result, said Fernando Alonso
Standings – 2026 F1 World Championship
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MPH: Entertainment and old-school racing!? China showed F1 the way
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
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Epic racing in Chinese GP was boosted by F1’s new button
After artificial-looking overtaking in Melbourne, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix saw a return to F1 drivers following closely and then out-braking each other. Mark Hughes on the Shanghai spectacle
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Still sandbagging? Why Mercedes F1 car may be even faster than we’ve seen
As George Russell takes F1 sprint pole in China, Mark Hughes wonders whether Mercedes has a bigger advantage than we’re seeing, and if Red Bull finally has a solution to a long-standing problem
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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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What Audi F1 team loses with Wheatley’s sudden exit
As Aston Martin rushes to deny speculation about its own leadership structure, Audi quietly loses the man who would have filled that gap
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Oliver Bearman ‘a contender for the title’ in top F1 car
Two races into 2026, the Haas driver sits fifth in the championship
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Fire, fury and what Steiner said: The highs and lows of Haas’s 10 years in F1
From an against-the-odds debut in Melbourne to a fireball in Bahrain, a fertiliser company, and a quiet resurgence under new management, Haas has survived ten years in Formula 1 – and has a unique story to tell
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