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The end of an era in Formula 1
So here we are at the end of another season – and also the end of Formula 1 as we’ve recognised it in recent years. Whether or not we like…
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Brazilian Grand Prix – epilogue
As at every season finale there was much of note going on in Brazil, with Mark Webber’s retirement from F1 and Felipe Massa’s departure from Ferrari among the key events.…
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Dan Gurney with Porsche
It happened 51 years ago in the summer of 1962. Porsche had raced a couple of F2-based four-cylinder cars for Dan Gurney and Jo Bonnier in the ’61 World Championship.…
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2013 Brazilian Grand Prix report
Sebastian Vettel logged his ninth win in a row with a well-judged victory at Interlagos, matching Alberto Ascari’s streak that ran over the 1952-53 seasons. The German can now target…
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Brazilian Grand Prix – day two
Two days of rain meant that the circumstances were in place for an upset in Q3, but in the end the grid has a familiar look to it, with Sebastian…
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Brazilian Grand Prix – day one
Interlagos is a fabulous place, steeped in atmosphere, but as anywhere else rain does tend to put a literal dampener on proceedings. It can add a little spice to a…
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Brazilian Grand Prix – prologue
The Brazilian GP has always had a special place in the hearts of F1 insiders, thanks to the unique atmosphere of Interlagos. The place is steeped in history, and World…
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I was there when… 2008 Brazilian GP
Sport had rarely witnessed such hyperbolic overdrive. Lewis Hamilton needed to finish only fifth to clinch his maiden world title. There are no racing certs in F1, but in a…
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Carlos Pace, São Paulo’s hero
Emerson Fittipaldi was born in São Paulo. So, too, were Rubens Barrichello and Felipe Massa. Ayrton Senna was born in São Paulo. Yet Interlagos is named after José Carlos Pace.…
Opinion
F1
The end of an era in Formula 1
So here we are at the end of another season – and also the end of Formula 1 as we’ve recognised it in recent years. Whether or not we like…
Opinion
F1
Brazilian Grand Prix – epilogue
As at every season finale there was much of note going on in Brazil, with Mark Webber’s retirement from F1 and Felipe Massa’s departure from Ferrari among the key events.…
F1
Dan Gurney with Porsche
It happened 51 years ago in the summer of 1962. Porsche had raced a couple of F2-based four-cylinder cars for Dan Gurney and Jo Bonnier in the ’61 World Championship.…
F1
2013 Brazilian Grand Prix report
Sebastian Vettel logged his ninth win in a row with a well-judged victory at Interlagos, matching Alberto Ascari’s streak that ran over the 1952-53 seasons. The German can now target…
Opinion
F1
Brazilian Grand Prix – day two
Two days of rain meant that the circumstances were in place for an upset in Q3, but in the end the grid has a familiar look to it, with Sebastian…
Opinion
F1
Brazilian Grand Prix – day one
Interlagos is a fabulous place, steeped in atmosphere, but as anywhere else rain does tend to put a literal dampener on proceedings. It can add a little spice to a…
Opinion
F1
Brazilian Grand Prix – prologue
The Brazilian GP has always had a special place in the hearts of F1 insiders, thanks to the unique atmosphere of Interlagos. The place is steeped in history, and World…
F1
I was there when… 2008 Brazilian GP
Sport had rarely witnessed such hyperbolic overdrive. Lewis Hamilton needed to finish only fifth to clinch his maiden world title. There are no racing certs in F1, but in a…
F1
Carlos Pace, São Paulo’s hero
Emerson Fittipaldi was born in São Paulo. So, too, were Rubens Barrichello and Felipe Massa. Ayrton Senna was born in São Paulo. Yet Interlagos is named after José Carlos Pace.…
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MPH: ‘Does Mercedes’ power unit break F1 rules? It’s not as simple as that…’
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
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Podcast: ‘Having the best AI in F1 may be more important than the best engine’
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
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MPH: ‘Speed chess’ and the new DNA of F1 racing
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
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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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Bahrain F1 test: Leclerc tops second morning as Red Bull, Mercedes hit trouble
Ferrari quickest as rivals spend most of the morning in the garage
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F1’s 2026 engine row: precedents and possible outcomes as deadline looms
As the 2026 season approaches, Formula 1 must find a way to resolve its compression ratio controversy – but every possible solution comes with a cost somebody isn’t willing to pay
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Bahrain F1 test: Norris quickest as Verstappen completes over 130 laps
The world champion replaced team-mate Piastri and topped the times for McLaren
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