
Word on the beat – July 2024
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali recently questioned F1’s power unit direction, saying that for 2030, “It is a personal consideration of mine, not yet shared with the teams, even if we…
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The Miami Grand Prix safety car for the Kevin Magnussen/Logan Sargeant accident was decisive in vaulting Lando Norris to the front and the foundation of his first grand prix victory.…
Ferrari senior engineer Jock Clear was asked recently if he thought Red Bull was beatable. His reply was as follows: “We know how big the gap to Red Bull is…
It’s been brilliant to watch Lando Norris finally take his first win. As he and the McLaren team have progressed over the past couple of seasons, it feels like the…
A familiar trait impacted Red Bull’s performance in Monaco. But will it be enough for either Ferrari or McLaren to legitimately challenge for an F1 title? Mark Hughes analyses their chances
Competitive paranoia told Lewis Hamilton that he could have secured sixth at the 2024 Monaco GP — had Mercedes told him so. But as Mark Hughes remembers, the Briton had seen a similar scenario before
John Watson was among the best F1 racers of his time, but remains underrated, says Matt Bishop. His potential was clear at the 1974 Monaco Grand Prix, where Wattie scored his first world championship point with a rare dose of luck
A popular F1 win for one Ferrari driver, while the other generates more speculation in the transfer market. Plus: Williams’ Cinderella situation and more Andretti controversy. Chris Medland with his 2024 Monaco GP dairy
The title fight now really is hotting up – and the 2024 Monaco GP was just the apéritif. Admit it, you were entertained
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali recently questioned F1’s power unit direction, saying that for 2030, “It is a personal consideration of mine, not yet shared with the teams, even if we…
The Miami Grand Prix safety car for the Kevin Magnussen/Logan Sargeant accident was decisive in vaulting Lando Norris to the front and the foundation of his first grand prix victory.…
Ferrari senior engineer Jock Clear was asked recently if he thought Red Bull was beatable. His reply was as follows: “We know how big the gap to Red Bull is…
It’s been brilliant to watch Lando Norris finally take his first win. As he and the McLaren team have progressed over the past couple of seasons, it feels like the…
A familiar trait impacted Red Bull’s performance in Monaco. But will it be enough for either Ferrari or McLaren to legitimately challenge for an F1 title? Mark Hughes analyses their chances
Competitive paranoia told Lewis Hamilton that he could have secured sixth at the 2024 Monaco GP — had Mercedes told him so. But as Mark Hughes remembers, the Briton had seen a similar scenario before
John Watson was among the best F1 racers of his time, but remains underrated, says Matt Bishop. His potential was clear at the 1974 Monaco Grand Prix, where Wattie scored his first world championship point with a rare dose of luck
A popular F1 win for one Ferrari driver, while the other generates more speculation in the transfer market. Plus: Williams’ Cinderella situation and more Andretti controversy. Chris Medland with his 2024 Monaco GP dairy
The title fight now really is hotting up – and the 2024 Monaco GP was just the apéritif. Admit it, you were entertained
One year ago McLaren scored a shock Miami win, but it proved a changing of the F1 guard – can Red Bull do the same to fight back in Florida this weekend, asks Mark Hughes
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks Mark Hughes
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
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
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Max Verstappen is set to start on pole for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix after a brilliant lap that left Lando Norris second. Here’s how the starting grid looks for Sunday’s race
In a repeat of the 2024 race, Norris got lucky with the timing of a late safety car to win Miami’s sprint race
The 2025 Miami GP’s one-off liveries – particularly Ferrari’s – are a timely reminder that ‘special’ doesn’t always mean good
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