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2013 United States Grand Prix report
Sebastian Vettel has been assaulting the record book since his very first F1 start back in 2007, and in Austin he hit another target by logging his eighth consecutive victory.…
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United States Grand Prix – day two
“I think,” smiled Fernando Alonso, “they could put a GP2 engine in it – and still be on pole…” No prizes for guessing which car he was talking about, of…
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United States Grand Prix – day one
The weather for the first day of practice at Circuit of the Americas was considerably warmer than the couple gone before – but that brought a new problem. Where there…
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United States Grand Prix – prologue
For two days the skies have been cloudless, the sun blinding, in central Texas, but the temperatures have been a surprise. In November you don’t expect to find frost on…
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Formula 1’s travels through the USA
Whisper it: the United States Grand Prix might at last have found a new spiritual home. The Circuit of the Americas’ difficult birth was eased by the enthusiastic response of…
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I was there when… 1979 United States GP
I always adored Watkins Glen. The circuit itself was one of the best on the World Championship trail, and to go to upstate New York in the autumn – excuse…
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The real Vettel
McLaren’s factory has its ornamental lake, a couple of swans and endless identikit corridors borrowed from one of Pinewood’s James Bond sets, but such are not presently the design details…
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Sporting dominance
Mission Complete in the 2.40 at Chepstow: there could be no better name for AP McCoy’s 4000th winner. Destiny called. Except that the seven-year-old gelding was withdrawn because the going…
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Nigel Roebuck’s Legends: Jean Behra
Why are we drawn to this sport? Through my 20-odd years as a Grand Prix journalist, I have been repeatedly surprised by the drivers’ lack of childhood enthusiasm for motor…
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2013 United States Grand Prix report
Sebastian Vettel has been assaulting the record book since his very first F1 start back in 2007, and in Austin he hit another target by logging his eighth consecutive victory.…
Opinion
F1
United States Grand Prix – day two
“I think,” smiled Fernando Alonso, “they could put a GP2 engine in it – and still be on pole…” No prizes for guessing which car he was talking about, of…
Opinion
F1
United States Grand Prix – day one
The weather for the first day of practice at Circuit of the Americas was considerably warmer than the couple gone before – but that brought a new problem. Where there…
Opinion
F1
United States Grand Prix – prologue
For two days the skies have been cloudless, the sun blinding, in central Texas, but the temperatures have been a surprise. In November you don’t expect to find frost on…
F1
Formula 1’s travels through the USA
Whisper it: the United States Grand Prix might at last have found a new spiritual home. The Circuit of the Americas’ difficult birth was eased by the enthusiastic response of…
F1
I was there when… 1979 United States GP
I always adored Watkins Glen. The circuit itself was one of the best on the World Championship trail, and to go to upstate New York in the autumn – excuse…
Opinion
F1
The real Vettel
McLaren’s factory has its ornamental lake, a couple of swans and endless identikit corridors borrowed from one of Pinewood’s James Bond sets, but such are not presently the design details…
F1
Sporting dominance
Mission Complete in the 2.40 at Chepstow: there could be no better name for AP McCoy’s 4000th winner. Destiny called. Except that the seven-year-old gelding was withdrawn because the going…
Great Read
F1
Nigel Roebuck’s Legends: Jean Behra
Why are we drawn to this sport? Through my 20-odd years as a Grand Prix journalist, I have been repeatedly surprised by the drivers’ lack of childhood enthusiasm for motor…
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Mark Hughes: McLaren F1 driver falls for Montreal trap… again
When Norris’s bold attempt to pass Piastri ended with a crash into the Montreal pitwall, it stirred memories of McLaren’s infamous 2011 clash between Button and Hamilton at the very same circuit, says Mark Hughes
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Mr Saturday: How scorching pole secured Russell’s Montreal win
George Russell took command of the Canadian GP with an imperious qualifying performance – Mark Hughes analyses the full Montreal F1 weekend
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MPH: Ferrari to sack Vasseur? It’s the same cycle of F1 failure
Reports that Fred Vasseur is under pressure don’t seem to bode well for the Ferrari F1 boss. Will the team once more take the short-term approach and ignore its tested blueprint for success, says Mark Hughes
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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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Seven F1 champions confirmed for 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Prost, Fittipaldi, Stewart, Andretti, Mansell, Häkkinen and Villeneuve will be driving their championship-winning machinery
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Who is Sonny Hayes based on? Real-life F1 comebacks just as dramatic as the movie
Long before Brad Pitt’s new F1 movie put the spotlight on a fictional driver’s return to the grid, Formula 1 was being shaped by the real-life comebacks that inspired many
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F1’s bid to return to Africa boosted by Kyalami Grade 1 upgrade approval
Over the next three years, Kyalami will be upgraded to Grade 1 standards, making it eligible to host a Formula 1 race
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