F1 in Barcelona: Circuit de Catalunya’s explosive opening and evolution
Built in 1991 as part of a major regional initiative, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya been home of the Spanish GP ever since, witnessing legendary moments in both F1 history
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McLaren dominated Friday’s running for the Spanish Grand Prix
Adrian Newey joined Aston Martin at a race weekend for the first time in Monaco, and it was clear to see how the team upped its game as a result, said Fernando Alonso
McLaren is not bringing any updates to Barcelona, having already tested its more rigid front wing at Imola
As F1 enters the final year of its ground effect era, teams are discovering that success now depends as much on intuition and adaptability as on traditional engineering precision, as Mark Hughes explains
The impact of the Spanish GP technical directive remains a big mystery for all
Formula 1 drivers believe it should be accepted that the Monaco Grand Prix will always be boring, and that it has to be appreciated for what it is. The Monte…
Will the front wing flexibility clampdown introduced at the Spanish GP be a reset of Formula 1’s competitive order?
We’ve only seen flashes of Charles Leclerc’s brilliance at Monaco, writes Mark Hughes, but the Ferrari F1 driver merits a place among the greatest to race in Monte-Carlo
Built in 1991 as part of a major regional initiative, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya been home of the Spanish GP ever since, witnessing legendary moments in both F1 history
McLaren dominated Friday’s running for the Spanish Grand Prix
Adrian Newey joined Aston Martin at a race weekend for the first time in Monaco, and it was clear to see how the team upped its game as a result, said Fernando Alonso
McLaren is not bringing any updates to Barcelona, having already tested its more rigid front wing at Imola
As F1 enters the final year of its ground effect era, teams are discovering that success now depends as much on intuition and adaptability as on traditional engineering precision, as Mark Hughes explains
The impact of the Spanish GP technical directive remains a big mystery for all
Formula 1 drivers believe it should be accepted that the Monaco Grand Prix will always be boring, and that it has to be appreciated for what it is. The Monte…
Will the front wing flexibility clampdown introduced at the Spanish GP be a reset of Formula 1’s competitive order?
We’ve only seen flashes of Charles Leclerc’s brilliance at Monaco, writes Mark Hughes, but the Ferrari F1 driver merits a place among the greatest to race in Monte-Carlo
There’s something about the Red Bull Ring that consistently brings out the very best in Lando Norris and McLaren — and last weekend’s domination was just the latest chapter in a story that’s been quietly building for six years
From zero to hero: in a pacy McLaren, at one of his favourite F1 circuits, Lando Norris picked himself up from a disastrous Canadian race to reign supreme in the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been working around Ferrari’s flawed 2025 F1 car for most of the season. Upgrades arriving over the next two races could finally see them in the fight for regular race wins
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
Ferrari’s upgrades, and Hamilton’s mastery of Silverstone, could offer him the chance to score his 10th home win
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2025 British Grand Prix, including all sessions
He has always been overshadowed by his older brother but Ralf Schumacher’s 50-year story is more layered, and more human, than the stats alone suggest, says Matt Bishop
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