He’s currently leading the Formula 1 championship, but Oscar Piastri could just as easily be languishing as a frustrated reserve driver for Alpine — if it wasn’t for Pierre Gasly, writes Mark Hughes.

Formula 1 history shows that success and failure alike can rupture partnerships. Could Ferrari and Leclerc be next? Mark Hughes wonders

In a race where McLaren colluded with Williams against Ferrari, David Coulthard was ordered to move over for team-mate Mika Häkkinen — a raw wound reopened three decades on by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris’s Monza switch

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

Tracing its roots from Tyrrell to BAR, Honda, Brawn GP, and finally Mercedes, the Brackley-based Formula 1 team has experienced a remarkable evolution marked by changing identities, technical innovation, and success and failure

Hamilton tops second practice from Leclerc as Piastri and Norris finish down the order

Norris leads McLaren 1-2 at Baku as a red flag cost drivers plenty of track time