2012 Festival of Speed podcast
You never quite know who will be in the Drivers’ Club when we’re recording the podcast, but – once again – we were in luck. We hope you enjoy an…
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Fifteen or so years ago I attended a London auction, which included items from the estate of Robert McGregor Innes Ireland, one or two of which were a reminder of…
Porsche only contested two years in Formula 1 before slipping away for good. But, as Paul Fearnley recounts, Dan Gurney helped the German car giant save face with three memorable performances
Animator Rufus Blacklock has created this stunning video charting the evolution of Grand Prix cars, from the front-engined Alfas of 1950 to the polarising stepped-nose challengers of today. See if…
From the days when the track was lined with barrels and hay bales to the recent £28 million renovation of the pits and paddock complex, Silverstone has undergone its fair…
How good was Fernando Alonso in Valencia. (No question mark required.) As capable as the current Formula 1 crop is, only he is capable of “If you go there, he’ll…
“Heard about your 10 British Formula 1 champions feature,” read the email. “I’m sure I’m too late but has anyone bagged Graham Hill? I’d love to champion his cause.” Choosing…
Fernando Alonso sent his home crowd into raptures by sensationally winning the European Grand Prix from 11th on the grid, after a race that defied the belief that only dull…
There will be a female driver in Grand Prix racing within the next decade. Who says so? Susie Wolff, the DTM racer and development driver at Williams. It would appear…
You never quite know who will be in the Drivers’ Club when we’re recording the podcast, but – once again – we were in luck. We hope you enjoy an…
Fifteen or so years ago I attended a London auction, which included items from the estate of Robert McGregor Innes Ireland, one or two of which were a reminder of…
Porsche only contested two years in Formula 1 before slipping away for good. But, as Paul Fearnley recounts, Dan Gurney helped the German car giant save face with three memorable performances
Animator Rufus Blacklock has created this stunning video charting the evolution of Grand Prix cars, from the front-engined Alfas of 1950 to the polarising stepped-nose challengers of today. See if…
From the days when the track was lined with barrels and hay bales to the recent £28 million renovation of the pits and paddock complex, Silverstone has undergone its fair…
How good was Fernando Alonso in Valencia. (No question mark required.) As capable as the current Formula 1 crop is, only he is capable of “If you go there, he’ll…
“Heard about your 10 British Formula 1 champions feature,” read the email. “I’m sure I’m too late but has anyone bagged Graham Hill? I’d love to champion his cause.” Choosing…
Fernando Alonso sent his home crowd into raptures by sensationally winning the European Grand Prix from 11th on the grid, after a race that defied the belief that only dull…
There will be a female driver in Grand Prix racing within the next decade. Who says so? Susie Wolff, the DTM racer and development driver at Williams. It would appear…
With one practice session and a 0.3sec target, Mark Hughes asks if his Dutch GP outing could be Lawson’s redemption or merely a convenient stopgap for Red Bull
Lando Norris responded bluntly to George Russell’s complaints of struggling to adapt to this year’s Mercedes F1 car. It exposed more than just their different driving styles, says Mark Hughes; it shows where their heads are at
Hungary revealed how wind and worn tarmac are rewriting the rules of 2026 F1 performance, and why some of the grid’s best drivers are struggling to keep up. Mark Hughes explains
Monaco Lewis Hamilton Many had written off Lewis Hamilton in F1 – too long in the tooth at 41, a poor fit with Ferrari, the rise of rivals, and so…
There was a time when circuit corner names were utilitarian labels, nothing more. Even for the greatest curves, inspiration was drawn from local landmarks or topography: think of Eau Rouge…
Kimi Antonelli Astonishing progression from his patchy and underprepared rookie season. Yes, he’s in the best car but he’s doing things with it that stand comparison with the finest. In…
Lawson is back in Red Bull colours at Zandvoort, but with Verstappen’s seat locked down until 2030 and Hadjar’s own looking secure, one good weekend won’t change much for his future
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
The 2026 Formula 1 field ranked after the first half of the season. One driver stands above the rest
A capacity crowd every year, the sport’s biggest star, and the most sustainable event haven’t been enough to keep Zandvoort on the F1 calendar. The Dutch Grand Prix’s demise carries some uncomfortable truths
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