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Räikkönen: a long wait for victory
Did Kimi Räikkönen enjoy his most recent Grand Prix victory more than his previous 18? He deserved to. It’s so difficult to tell. I thought I spotted a couple of…
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Question marks over Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel has a head for stats and clearly enjoys the status they bring. Last Sunday in India he moved ahead of Jim Clark on 26 Grand Prix victories. This…
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F1 teams and their driver needs
It was during the week after the Singapore Grand Prix that Lewis Hamilton telephoned Martin Whitmarsh to inform him of his decision, finally, to leave McLaren for Mercedes at the…
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The understated David Coulthard
Michael Schumacher brought out the best – and the Devil – from our clean-cut, square-jawed hero. It’s telling that six times in Formula 1 he finished second to David Coulthard.…
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Adrian Newey’s F1 evolution
Some things are worth the wait, and the December issue of Motor Sport is a prime example. At least, it is for me. We started talking about the cover story…
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F1 title race heats up
Why have we become so obsessed with World Champions? Every year, the speculation starts earlier. At this rate we will soon be predicting who the World Champion will be next…
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Ferrari’s team structure
Felipe Massa deserves our heartiest congratulations for saving his Ferrari bacon, something that looked beyond him for the much of this season. The dent in his skull left by that…
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Kobayashi looks for sponsorship
At Suzuka on the weekend, Kamui Kobayashi was given a hero’s welcome for his home Grand Prix. He paid his fans back by starting fourth and improving on that position…
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Most good stories have a baddie
A good story needs a baddie – or two: a black hat, a blackguard, preferably driving a black car. They come in all shapes and guises, from Edward G Robinson’s…
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Räikkönen: a long wait for victory
Did Kimi Räikkönen enjoy his most recent Grand Prix victory more than his previous 18? He deserved to. It’s so difficult to tell. I thought I spotted a couple of…
Opinion
F1
Question marks over Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel has a head for stats and clearly enjoys the status they bring. Last Sunday in India he moved ahead of Jim Clark on 26 Grand Prix victories. This…
Opinion
F1
F1 teams and their driver needs
It was during the week after the Singapore Grand Prix that Lewis Hamilton telephoned Martin Whitmarsh to inform him of his decision, finally, to leave McLaren for Mercedes at the…
F1
The understated David Coulthard
Michael Schumacher brought out the best – and the Devil – from our clean-cut, square-jawed hero. It’s telling that six times in Formula 1 he finished second to David Coulthard.…
Opinion
F1
Adrian Newey’s F1 evolution
Some things are worth the wait, and the December issue of Motor Sport is a prime example. At least, it is for me. We started talking about the cover story…
Opinion
F1
F1 title race heats up
Why have we become so obsessed with World Champions? Every year, the speculation starts earlier. At this rate we will soon be predicting who the World Champion will be next…
F1
Ferrari’s team structure
Felipe Massa deserves our heartiest congratulations for saving his Ferrari bacon, something that looked beyond him for the much of this season. The dent in his skull left by that…
Opinion
F1
Kobayashi looks for sponsorship
At Suzuka on the weekend, Kamui Kobayashi was given a hero’s welcome for his home Grand Prix. He paid his fans back by starting fourth and improving on that position…
Opinion
F1
Most good stories have a baddie
A good story needs a baddie – or two: a black hat, a blackguard, preferably driving a black car. They come in all shapes and guises, from Edward G Robinson’s…
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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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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Why did Ferrari fade in high-pressure Hungarian GP?
Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole for the 2025 Hungarian GP, but his chances of a race win went awry in the second half of the race
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MPH: Radio calls hinted at Norris conspiracy — if you didn’t spot the hidden meanings
McLaren’s radio calls to Lando Norris were wildly misinterpreted at Spa, as F1 viewers missed the hidden meanings in Norris’s messages and actions that activated various pre-agreed strategies. Mark Hughes explains
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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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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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Stoffel Vandoorne: ‘I guess my Mclaren F1 career is a classic case of right place, wrong time’
A hard-earned grand prix career may have ended in tears, but there’s much more to this Belgian star than being just another F1 nearly-man. From single-seater success to tackling Le…
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