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Vettel vs Fangio
Sebastian Vettel is a remarkable young man. Not so long ago he was staring adoringly at bedroom posters of Michael Schumacher. Now he’s a four-time world champion, at 26. Like…
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I was there when… 2010 Abu Dhabi GP
The air was ripe with the pop of champagne corks – and the desperate yelps of Kai Ebel, a German TV presenter with a spectacularly lurid wardrobe. Right now he…
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The notorious Nelson Piquet: F1’s ‘marmite’ world champion
Mike Doodson reckoned Nelson Piquet looked “a little haggard” at Goodwood, but I thought the three-time World Champion looked pretty good on his 61 years when he made a star…
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Celebrating Vettel
For any motor sport fan, to be present when a championship is won is a very special moment. I’ve been lucky enough to be at the last six championship deciders.…
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Something has to be done in Formula 1
It was David Coulthard on the podium that started me thinking. There was Sebastian Vettel enjoying a richly deserved fourth consecutive World Championship but DC appeared far more interested in…
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Indian Grand Prix – epilogue
Sebastian Vettel’s fourth world title has now put him alongside Alain Prost in terms of championships won. He’s only one away from Fangio’s record and three titles from the ‘unbeatable’…
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2013 Indian Grand Prix report
And then there were four: Sebastian Vettel has won his fourth Formula 1 World Championship and his name now sits alongside Alain Prost, Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher. As…
Opinion
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Indian Grand Prix – day two
News that MotoGP’s Motegi race was facing delays had made its way to us here in the Indian Grand Prix’s media centre. The torrential rain and fog was unfortunate, but…
Opinion
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Indian Grand Prix – day one
Thanks to the advice of our features editor Simon Arron, we’re staying in a decent hotel here in India that is blessed with a curry-serving restaurant called Flavours. All of…
F1
Vettel vs Fangio
Sebastian Vettel is a remarkable young man. Not so long ago he was staring adoringly at bedroom posters of Michael Schumacher. Now he’s a four-time world champion, at 26. Like…
F1
I was there when… 2010 Abu Dhabi GP
The air was ripe with the pop of champagne corks – and the desperate yelps of Kai Ebel, a German TV presenter with a spectacularly lurid wardrobe. Right now he…
F1
The notorious Nelson Piquet: F1’s ‘marmite’ world champion
Mike Doodson reckoned Nelson Piquet looked “a little haggard” at Goodwood, but I thought the three-time World Champion looked pretty good on his 61 years when he made a star…
Opinion
F1
Celebrating Vettel
For any motor sport fan, to be present when a championship is won is a very special moment. I’ve been lucky enough to be at the last six championship deciders.…
Opinion
F1
Something has to be done in Formula 1
It was David Coulthard on the podium that started me thinking. There was Sebastian Vettel enjoying a richly deserved fourth consecutive World Championship but DC appeared far more interested in…
Opinion
F1
Indian Grand Prix – epilogue
Sebastian Vettel’s fourth world title has now put him alongside Alain Prost in terms of championships won. He’s only one away from Fangio’s record and three titles from the ‘unbeatable’…
F1
2013 Indian Grand Prix report
And then there were four: Sebastian Vettel has won his fourth Formula 1 World Championship and his name now sits alongside Alain Prost, Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher. As…
Opinion
F1
Indian Grand Prix – day two
News that MotoGP’s Motegi race was facing delays had made its way to us here in the Indian Grand Prix’s media centre. The torrential rain and fog was unfortunate, but…
Opinion
F1
Indian Grand Prix – day one
Thanks to the advice of our features editor Simon Arron, we’re staying in a decent hotel here in India that is blessed with a curry-serving restaurant called Flavours. All of…
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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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