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F1 returns to Europe
Formula 1 is back in Europe; that has a nice ring to it. Drivers seems to enjoy it, journalists too. Is it the familiarity, or maybe the fact that we’re…
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Spanish Grand Prix – qualifying
Mercedes-Benz locked out the front row for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon, as Nico Rosberg took his second pole position in a row and secured the team a…
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Spanish Grand Prix – Day 1
It’s 10 minutes before Friday afternoon’s free practice session and the marshals up at the final chicane are having a kick-about. On this showing, you can see why the Germans…
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I was there when… 1996 Spanish GP
Circuit de Catalunya Spanish Grand Prix, June 2 1996 It had been a fairly quiet weekend, hitherto – if you discount serial backmarker Forti making a fuss about a new…
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Andrea de Adamich’s business empire
From somewhere down in the river valley comes the muffled music of a V12 Ferrari. Moved by this music I come to a roundabout on the edge of Varano de…
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Spanish Grand Prix – Prologue
Alarm sounds at 4am, dawn train to the airport, board the plane while keeping your distance from the hens and the stags, pick up the hire car and by 11.30am…
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David Brabham at Imola, 1994
Onofre Marimón was killed during practice for the 1954 German Grand Prix. Seven years after the event his compatriot Juan Manuel Fangio wrote: “No death on the track, I think,…
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Ayrton Senna’s greatest drives
In the May issue of Motor Sport, we featured two milestones in Ayrton Senna’s career: his first Formula 1 test with Williams at Donington in 1983 and his great victory…
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Why Robert Kubica’s crash is also F1’s loss
F1 has moved on since early 2011 and the crash that robbed Robert Kubica of his F1 career. But Nigel Roebuck can’t help thinking what might have been
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F1
F1 returns to Europe
Formula 1 is back in Europe; that has a nice ring to it. Drivers seems to enjoy it, journalists too. Is it the familiarity, or maybe the fact that we’re…
Opinion
F1
Spanish Grand Prix – qualifying
Mercedes-Benz locked out the front row for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon, as Nico Rosberg took his second pole position in a row and secured the team a…
Opinion
F1
Spanish Grand Prix – Day 1
It’s 10 minutes before Friday afternoon’s free practice session and the marshals up at the final chicane are having a kick-about. On this showing, you can see why the Germans…
F1
I was there when… 1996 Spanish GP
Circuit de Catalunya Spanish Grand Prix, June 2 1996 It had been a fairly quiet weekend, hitherto – if you discount serial backmarker Forti making a fuss about a new…
Opinion
F1
Andrea de Adamich’s business empire
From somewhere down in the river valley comes the muffled music of a V12 Ferrari. Moved by this music I come to a roundabout on the edge of Varano de…
Opinion
F1
Spanish Grand Prix – Prologue
Alarm sounds at 4am, dawn train to the airport, board the plane while keeping your distance from the hens and the stags, pick up the hire car and by 11.30am…
F1
David Brabham at Imola, 1994
Onofre Marimón was killed during practice for the 1954 German Grand Prix. Seven years after the event his compatriot Juan Manuel Fangio wrote: “No death on the track, I think,…
F1
Ayrton Senna’s greatest drives
In the May issue of Motor Sport, we featured two milestones in Ayrton Senna’s career: his first Formula 1 test with Williams at Donington in 1983 and his great victory…
Great Read
F1
Why Robert Kubica’s crash is also F1’s loss
F1 has moved on since early 2011 and the crash that robbed Robert Kubica of his F1 career. But Nigel Roebuck can’t help thinking what might have been
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MPH: Last-placed Alpine could fight for wins in 2026. Two corners show why
Alpine sits at the bottom of the F1 championship table this year; its drivers struggling with the car. But one change due in 2026 could transform its fortunes, says 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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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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F1 2025 team-mate battles – Who’s leading each pair at the summer break?
As Formula 1’s summer break starts, who’s winning the most revealing battle – the one against their own team-mate?
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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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