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The speed of Spa
Spa is quick still. Sebastian Vettel’s fastest lap at the Belgian Grand Prix equated to a 141.457mph average – despite the hideous Full Stop chicane opposite the pit entrance. The…
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Notes from Spa
I have just returned from Spa after a weekend of impossible privilege in the F1 Paddock Club at the Belgian Grand Prix at the invitation of Mercedes-Benz. As it’s been…
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Thoughts on Red Bull and Daniel Ricciardo
There is nothing the Formula 1 paddock loves more than a bit of intrigue and speculation. That’s why the Red Bull story about who will become Sebastian Vettel’s team-mate was…
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Belgian Grand Prix – epilogue
Tradition dictates a Monday return from most Grands Prix – and especially those that attract large crowds. It’s an opportunity to let the mayhem subside and reduces the likelihood of…
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2013 Belgian Grand Prix report
After taking pole position – his fourth on the trot – for the Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton admitted he was surprised to find he had done it. On a…
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Belgian Grand Prix – day three
The clock has yet to strike seven, but human traffic stretches a long way from the circuit’s main gate towards the village of Francorchamps, wherein the bakeries are already attracting…
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Belgian Grand Prix – day two
Mayonnaise-laced chips are a Belgian delicacy and the tomato sauce crisp is king, but Spa-Francorchamps has greater delicacies still. The outside of Raidillon is prohibited to the general public –…
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Belgian Grand Prix – day one
It was a moment of purest Spa. Little more than an hour before first practice, with Williams putting the final touches to its traditional Friday morning media fry-up, the circuit…
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Belgian Grand Prix – prologue
It’s a fair while since I had the privilege of driving a Porsche 911, but the sense of familiarity is immediate. The latest Carrera 4S looks bulkier than elegantly pillared…
F1
The speed of Spa
Spa is quick still. Sebastian Vettel’s fastest lap at the Belgian Grand Prix equated to a 141.457mph average – despite the hideous Full Stop chicane opposite the pit entrance. The…
Opinion
F1
Notes from Spa
I have just returned from Spa after a weekend of impossible privilege in the F1 Paddock Club at the Belgian Grand Prix at the invitation of Mercedes-Benz. As it’s been…
Opinion
F1
Thoughts on Red Bull and Daniel Ricciardo
There is nothing the Formula 1 paddock loves more than a bit of intrigue and speculation. That’s why the Red Bull story about who will become Sebastian Vettel’s team-mate was…
Opinion
F1
Belgian Grand Prix – epilogue
Tradition dictates a Monday return from most Grands Prix – and especially those that attract large crowds. It’s an opportunity to let the mayhem subside and reduces the likelihood of…
F1
2013 Belgian Grand Prix report
After taking pole position – his fourth on the trot – for the Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton admitted he was surprised to find he had done it. On a…
Opinion
F1
Belgian Grand Prix – day three
The clock has yet to strike seven, but human traffic stretches a long way from the circuit’s main gate towards the village of Francorchamps, wherein the bakeries are already attracting…
Opinion
F1
Belgian Grand Prix – day two
Mayonnaise-laced chips are a Belgian delicacy and the tomato sauce crisp is king, but Spa-Francorchamps has greater delicacies still. The outside of Raidillon is prohibited to the general public –…
Opinion
F1
Belgian Grand Prix – day one
It was a moment of purest Spa. Little more than an hour before first practice, with Williams putting the final touches to its traditional Friday morning media fry-up, the circuit…
Opinion
F1
Belgian Grand Prix – prologue
It’s a fair while since I had the privilege of driving a Porsche 911, but the sense of familiarity is immediate. The latest Carrera 4S looks bulkier than elegantly pillared…
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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MPH: Verstappen’s dilemma – he can’t afford to race like Verstappen
When he was 104 points behind in the F1 title race Max Verstappen had nothing to lose. But now he’s back in contention, the opposite is true, writes Mark Hughes. Can he win the championship without risking a crash that would end his hopes?
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Mark Hughes: Can Piastri cling on to title like Button did in 2009?
Caught out by his own car, and facing a resurgent Red Bull: Oscar Piastri’s 2025 season is increasingly resembling Jenson Button’s 2009 championship winning year
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Mark Hughes: How Verstappen crushed McLaren after Norris took ‘consequences’
Behind Max Verstappen’s perfect 2025 United States GP weekend was a much-improved Red Bull, some rapid sim work, and a bit of strategic luck. But how much did Lando Norris’s ‘consequences’ play in McLaren’s defeat?
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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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Who are all the F1 rookies driving in FP1 in 2025?
Nine F1 teams will hand over their cars to rookie drivers for the FP1 session ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix. Here’s why, plus a look at all of the novice drivers taking part in practice sessions in 2025
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Why the thin air of Mexico City plays havoc with F1 cars
F1 races among the clouds this weekend in Mexico City, on a circuit renowned for being one of the toughest for engineers to crack. But if teams can get it right, they can ultimately gain a winning advantage
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2025 Mexican GP start time: how to watch, live stream, F1 schedule and weather
How to watch the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix – including TV coverage, live streaming options, and highlights. Full timetable for round 20 of the 2025 season, with race start times in Mexico
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