The world according to Niki Lauda
We were sitting in the McLaren ‘brand centre’, three of us, mid-season 2008, just chewing the fat one grand prix Saturday, qualifying still a couple of hours away. In walks…
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OK, deep breath. This month in Motor Sport we’ve stuck our figurative neck out. As the striking cover of the April issue states so clearly, we believe it is ‘Time…
Once in a while someone in the paddock comes up with a phrase that, in absolute terms, means nothing, yet to anyone imbued with the world of Formula 1, means…
Now that the full extent of Renault Sport’s energy recovery problems are becoming evident, so the clouds are parting to reveal why Bernie Ecclestone seems intent on pursuing the hugely…
You don’t win world championships by panicking. This is what Sebastian Vettel told me once: “To be honest, you don’t worry too much about what is behind you. If there…
When it comes to films, racing fans have been blessed over the last few years. With the likes of Senna, Truth in 24 and Rush, plus smaller films and an…
Jacques Villeneuve contesting the new World Rallycross Championship is exciting news in itself, but making it historically sweeter and completing the circle is the fact that there will be a…
We’ve been trying to pin Gordon Murray down for almost six months, but we’re glad we hung in there as it was a fascinating hour. An hour which was then…
Adrian Newey, interviewed before the first test, discusses the challenges that the teams have faced over the past few months. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVO4ti-jlA0[/youtube] More videos Formula E car makes its debut Donuts…
We were sitting in the McLaren ‘brand centre’, three of us, mid-season 2008, just chewing the fat one grand prix Saturday, qualifying still a couple of hours away. In walks…
OK, deep breath. This month in Motor Sport we’ve stuck our figurative neck out. As the striking cover of the April issue states so clearly, we believe it is ‘Time…
Once in a while someone in the paddock comes up with a phrase that, in absolute terms, means nothing, yet to anyone imbued with the world of Formula 1, means…
Now that the full extent of Renault Sport’s energy recovery problems are becoming evident, so the clouds are parting to reveal why Bernie Ecclestone seems intent on pursuing the hugely…
You don’t win world championships by panicking. This is what Sebastian Vettel told me once: “To be honest, you don’t worry too much about what is behind you. If there…
When it comes to films, racing fans have been blessed over the last few years. With the likes of Senna, Truth in 24 and Rush, plus smaller films and an…
Jacques Villeneuve contesting the new World Rallycross Championship is exciting news in itself, but making it historically sweeter and completing the circle is the fact that there will be a…
We’ve been trying to pin Gordon Murray down for almost six months, but we’re glad we hung in there as it was a fascinating hour. An hour which was then…
Adrian Newey, interviewed before the first test, discusses the challenges that the teams have faced over the past few months. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVO4ti-jlA0[/youtube] More videos Formula E car makes its debut Donuts…
Mercedes’ F1 rivals are united in protesting its new power unit, as the series aims to stamp out “smart rule interpretation”. But it won’t be easy to resolve, explains Mark Hughes
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Why AI is set to become a major factor in F1. Plus: Adrian Newey’s extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner’s potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars
F1’s new ’50/50′ power units bring the fiendish problem of how to deploy and harvest electrical energy. It’s the ideal scenario for AI, writes Mark Hughes. F1 is on the brink of a significant evolution
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…
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
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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