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Taki Inoue: interview with an F1 pay driver
‘Pay drivers’ have been a hot topic among motor sport fans for decades, perhaps now more than ever. But the notion that money equals an easy route to Formula 1…
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Landmark days at Donington
There were definitely more plus points than negatives about being a student, from what I remember. The biggest downside, of course, was a severe lack of cash and correspondingly, the…
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April’s audio podcast with Lee McKenzie
Our new website columnist Lee McKenzie came into the office yesterday to record her first Motor Sport podcast. First up was the aftermath of the Malaysian Grand Prix, but we…
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Team orders in the 1930s and today
You knew where you were with Luigi Fagioli: in his bad books – unless, that is, you were helping to ensure he was winning. Because of his generally grumpy demeanour,…
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Malaysia’s post-race interviews
Whenever I’m watching a Grand Prix I’m trying to come up with a ‘story of the race’ for every driver. It begins at the start and ends wherever they do…
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Malaysian Grand Prix – epilogue
Sunday’s headline drama triggered all manner of outrage (or, in some instances, indifference), but Sebastian Vettel’s disobedience masked a milder strain of anarchy that appeared to pass almost unnoticed. There…
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Malaysian Grand Prix – day two
It wasn’t the tinny refrain of a mobile phone alarm that fractured slumber, but a boisterous thunderclap. The day’s first serious storm erupted before sunrise and ensured the Sepang International…
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Malaysian Grand Prix – day one
The HP sauce bottle and Marmite jar are reassuring symbols of a Williams media breakfast – a Friday custom whose traditional British overtones contrast with the oppressive warmth outside. The…
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Malaysian Grand Prix – prologue
Melbourne always looks more appealing on the looming horizon than it does in a rear-view mirror, so cab rides to its airport are traditionally accompanied by a tinge of regret.…
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Taki Inoue: interview with an F1 pay driver
‘Pay drivers’ have been a hot topic among motor sport fans for decades, perhaps now more than ever. But the notion that money equals an easy route to Formula 1…
F1
Landmark days at Donington
There were definitely more plus points than negatives about being a student, from what I remember. The biggest downside, of course, was a severe lack of cash and correspondingly, the…
Opinion
F1
April’s audio podcast with Lee McKenzie
Our new website columnist Lee McKenzie came into the office yesterday to record her first Motor Sport podcast. First up was the aftermath of the Malaysian Grand Prix, but we…
F1
Team orders in the 1930s and today
You knew where you were with Luigi Fagioli: in his bad books – unless, that is, you were helping to ensure he was winning. Because of his generally grumpy demeanour,…
Opinion
F1
Malaysia’s post-race interviews
Whenever I’m watching a Grand Prix I’m trying to come up with a ‘story of the race’ for every driver. It begins at the start and ends wherever they do…
Opinion
F1
Malaysian Grand Prix – epilogue
Sunday’s headline drama triggered all manner of outrage (or, in some instances, indifference), but Sebastian Vettel’s disobedience masked a milder strain of anarchy that appeared to pass almost unnoticed. There…
Opinion
F1
Malaysian Grand Prix – day two
It wasn’t the tinny refrain of a mobile phone alarm that fractured slumber, but a boisterous thunderclap. The day’s first serious storm erupted before sunrise and ensured the Sepang International…
Opinion
F1
Malaysian Grand Prix – day one
The HP sauce bottle and Marmite jar are reassuring symbols of a Williams media breakfast – a Friday custom whose traditional British overtones contrast with the oppressive warmth outside. The…
Opinion
F1
Malaysian Grand Prix – prologue
Melbourne always looks more appealing on the looming horizon than it does in a rear-view mirror, so cab rides to its airport are traditionally accompanied by a tinge of regret.…
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Adrian Newey’s new role… we didn’t see this coming!
Adrian Newey a team boss? That really was not on anyone’s bingo card. Ever. But it came to pass on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix as Aston Martin…
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MPH: 2025 F1 grid was the closest in years, but why?
As the ground-effect era draws to a close, Mark Hughes uses qualifying data and technical insight to explain why the Formula 1 field has converged – and why the reasons go far beyond the rules alone
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MPH: Assessing F1’s rookie class of 2025 – the Mark Hughes verdict
Mark Hughes weighs up an exceptional 2025 rookie class, dissecting four contrasting debut seasons to reveal who truly stood out the most
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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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Portrait of a season: photos that capture an intense 2025 F1 championship
F1 final standings Who finished where in the final points… No. Driver Team Points 1 Lando Norris McLaren 423 2 Max Verstappen Red Bull 421 3 Oscar Piastri McLaren 410…
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Mark Hughes: My top 10 F1 drivers of 2025
10. Pierre Gasly He never gave anything less than his all in an outclassed, underpowered car. But Pierre Gasly’s fast corner prowess combined with the Alpine ’s good high-speed downforce…
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Gen Z vs generational talent: how title battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen split F1 tribes
Mark Hughes – This year was Mark’s last full season of day-to-day Formula 1 race reporting after 30 years of following the F1 circus The surface colours of the season constantly…
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