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Is Massa up to the task?
Having completed a brilliant qualifying lap in Q3 for the Malaysian Grand Prix, Felipe Massa went on to spin out of the race, losing a much-needed second place. The Brazilian…
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2008 Malaysian Grand Prix report
The second round of the World Championship saw Ferrari take a dominant victory, with Raikkonen crossing the line some 20 seconds ahead of BMW’s Kubica. Massa, who took pole yesterday,…
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Grand Prix Special, Malaysia – Qualifying, full results
An all Ferrari front row and an all McLaren second row; the British outfit is saying that Ferrari must be carrying more fuel, Ferrari are saying that Massa did a…
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Grand Prix Special, Malaysia – Practice, full results
So it appears that the promised rain, thunder and lightning has stayed away from Sepang, as both the first practices went ahead without so much as a drop falling on…
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Formula 1 2009: radically different
For the first time in many years, the Formula 1 rules are due to change very substantially in 2009, and Patrick Head recently talked about the problems implicit in developing,…
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Formula 1 goes green
Max Mosley recently made a speech to the International Advanced Mobility Forum (IAMF) at the Geneva Motor Show about Formula 1’s move towards an “energy efficient future”. Whether this makes…
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2008 Australian Grand Prix report
The Formula 1 World Championship certainly got off to an action-packed start – 9 cars taken out of contention by accidents, 5 breakdowns, a disqualification and only 7 finishers. Hamilton…
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Grand Prix Special, Australia – Qualifying, full results
It certainly seems that Hamilton is enjoying driving without traction control having put his car on pole for the Australian Grand Prix with a time of 1:26.714. After getting out…
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Back on the Beeb
My Editor has asked me to approach my weekly blog in a different way. He’s the Boss, so I will. He wants me to be more controversial, nothing too extreme…
Opinion
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Is Massa up to the task?
Having completed a brilliant qualifying lap in Q3 for the Malaysian Grand Prix, Felipe Massa went on to spin out of the race, losing a much-needed second place. The Brazilian…
F1
2008 Malaysian Grand Prix report
The second round of the World Championship saw Ferrari take a dominant victory, with Raikkonen crossing the line some 20 seconds ahead of BMW’s Kubica. Massa, who took pole yesterday,…
Opinion
F1
Grand Prix Special, Malaysia – Qualifying, full results
An all Ferrari front row and an all McLaren second row; the British outfit is saying that Ferrari must be carrying more fuel, Ferrari are saying that Massa did a…
Opinion
F1
Grand Prix Special, Malaysia – Practice, full results
So it appears that the promised rain, thunder and lightning has stayed away from Sepang, as both the first practices went ahead without so much as a drop falling on…
Opinion
F1
Formula 1 2009: radically different
For the first time in many years, the Formula 1 rules are due to change very substantially in 2009, and Patrick Head recently talked about the problems implicit in developing,…
Opinion
F1
Formula 1 goes green
Max Mosley recently made a speech to the International Advanced Mobility Forum (IAMF) at the Geneva Motor Show about Formula 1’s move towards an “energy efficient future”. Whether this makes…
F1
2008 Australian Grand Prix report
The Formula 1 World Championship certainly got off to an action-packed start – 9 cars taken out of contention by accidents, 5 breakdowns, a disqualification and only 7 finishers. Hamilton…
Opinion
F1
Grand Prix Special, Australia – Qualifying, full results
It certainly seems that Hamilton is enjoying driving without traction control having put his car on pole for the Australian Grand Prix with a time of 1:26.714. After getting out…
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Mark Hughes: Piastri pass on Norris was part of McLaren’s bold strategy to foil Verstappen
Mark Hughes explains how McLaren’s pre-planned lap-one swap and split-tyre strategy blunted Verstappen’s threat and laid the groundwork for Norris’s title-winning drive
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MPH: What body language revealed about F1 2025’s title contenders
As Abu Dhabi brings the three F1 title contenders together, their contrasting demeanours reveal as much about the pressure they carry as the points that separate them, says Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: McLaren’s attempt at fairness gifted Qatar win to Verstappen
A lap-seven safety car forced a simple choice – and McLaren got it wrong, throwing away Piastri’s win and giving Verstappen a shot at the title, 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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Helmut Marko leaves Red Bull – The enforcer who made, and broke, F1 drivers
Helmut Marko’s departure from Red Bull closes the door on an era defined by ruthless talent management, internal friction and an uncompromising vision that shaped champions and shattered careers
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Matt Bishop: McLaren F1 duet played a winning tune — but soloist Max almost made it to No1
A harmonious McLaren beat the brute brilliance of Max Verstappen in 2025, but its collaborative approach hasn’t always succeeded against the razor-sharp focus of a one-driver F1 team
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How F1 2026’s new active aero will work without DRS
Formula 1’s DRS will be replaced by active aero and manual override in 2026. Find out all you need to know about it here
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