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How Ascari’s final F1 race ended with dramatic drop into Monaco harbour
This is the story of how two-time F1 champion Alberto Ascari ended up in the Monaco harbour, in what would be his last-ever Grand Prix
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McLaren’s Monaco miracle: when Hamilton was blessed by F1 racing gods
Lewis Hamilton’s victory in the 2008 Monaco Grand Prix reinvigorated his charge to a first world title. But as Matt Bishop recalls, luck had a lot to do with this turning point in the championship
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2025 Monaco Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Whether you want to watch every second live or catch up with the highlights, here’s everything UK fans need to know about how to watch, live stream, and follow the full schedule for the Monaco Grand Prix
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2025 F1 driver line-up: latest grid changes and contracts
The F1 driver line-up for 2025 was already drastically altered before Red Bull and Alpine changed their squads. Here’s your guide to the new-look grid, including the team changes, fresh-faced rookies and contract details for all 20 drivers
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Passionate F1 fans take it too far: what you missed at the Emilia-Romagna GP
Imola showed us what F1 is rejecting; some Franco Colapinto fans weigh in; and there’s another FIA row: what you missed at the 2025 Emilia Romagna GP
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Alpine — making mediocre F1 look exciting: Up/Down at Imola
Alpine’s on-track performance has not been much to write home about, but at least it kept people entertained in Imola
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Is Mercedes doomed this summer? 2025 Emilia-Romagna GP takeaways
Max Verstappen delivered another superb drive to win the 2025 Emilia Romagna GP. Here are the main insights from the Imola weekend
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Why Verstappen was master of Imola’s final F1 monster mash
A brilliant performance in a pacy Red Bull — plus some lucky timing — pulled Max Verstappen clear of the pack in the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, which looks set to mark F1’s final race at Imola
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Verstappen takes commanding win at Imola – 2025 Emilia Romagna GP results
Max Verstappen took his fourth win at Imola after a sensational pass on Oscar Piastri at the start of the race
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How Ascari’s final F1 race ended with dramatic drop into Monaco harbour
This is the story of how two-time F1 champion Alberto Ascari ended up in the Monaco harbour, in what would be his last-ever Grand Prix
F1
McLaren’s Monaco miracle: when Hamilton was blessed by F1 racing gods
Lewis Hamilton’s victory in the 2008 Monaco Grand Prix reinvigorated his charge to a first world title. But as Matt Bishop recalls, luck had a lot to do with this turning point in the championship
F1
2025 Monaco Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Whether you want to watch every second live or catch up with the highlights, here’s everything UK fans need to know about how to watch, live stream, and follow the full schedule for the Monaco Grand Prix
F1
2025 F1 driver line-up: latest grid changes and contracts
The F1 driver line-up for 2025 was already drastically altered before Red Bull and Alpine changed their squads. Here’s your guide to the new-look grid, including the team changes, fresh-faced rookies and contract details for all 20 drivers
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Passionate F1 fans take it too far: what you missed at the Emilia-Romagna GP
Imola showed us what F1 is rejecting; some Franco Colapinto fans weigh in; and there’s another FIA row: what you missed at the 2025 Emilia Romagna GP
Opinion
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Alpine — making mediocre F1 look exciting: Up/Down at Imola
Alpine’s on-track performance has not been much to write home about, but at least it kept people entertained in Imola
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Is Mercedes doomed this summer? 2025 Emilia-Romagna GP takeaways
Max Verstappen delivered another superb drive to win the 2025 Emilia Romagna GP. Here are the main insights from the Imola weekend
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Why Verstappen was master of Imola’s final F1 monster mash
A brilliant performance in a pacy Red Bull — plus some lucky timing — pulled Max Verstappen clear of the pack in the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, which looks set to mark F1’s final race at Imola
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Verstappen takes commanding win at Imola – 2025 Emilia Romagna GP results
Max Verstappen took his fourth win at Imola after a sensational pass on Oscar Piastri at the start of the race
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Mark Hughes: F1’s last-minute Suzuka fix hasn’t gone far enough
F1 cut Suzuka’s energy limit by a megajoule, but the fundamental problem remains, says Mark Hughes
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MPH: Newey isn’t being demoted. Here’s what’s actually happening at Aston Martin
The real story behind Adrian Newey’s changing role at Aston Martin has nothing to do with the F1 team’s struggles, as Mark Hughes explains
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MPH: Entertainment and old-school racing!? China showed F1 the way
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
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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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Can smaller turbo sustain Ferrari’s F1 title challenge?
Ferrari has emerged in front at the start of both 2026 F1 races so far, thanks to its turbo. Does it have enough to challenge Mercedes all season?
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Podcast: Newey out, Wheatley in? What’s actually behind the Aston Martin F1 reshuffle
It began with a clash at the top of Aston Martin. Now Adrian Newey is set to step down as F1 team boss, with Jonathan Wheatley his likely replacement. Mark Hughes explains the full story behind the headlines in our latest podcast
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Why F1’s late rule tweak won’t deliver flat-out qualifying at Suzuka
Formula 1’s current qualifying problem is hardwired into the fundamental architecture of the new rules. Is there anything that can be done?
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