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Oscar Piastri is F1’s luckiest man – Up/Down in Azerbaijan 2025
Lando Norris managed to snatch victory form the jaws of defeat in Baku, writes James Elson
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Christian Horner set for F1 return? Team boss officially departs Red Bull after settlement
Christian Horner has now officially left Red Bull after the former F1 team principal finally reached a settlement with his former employer
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The downfall of Christian Horner
From Sebastian Vettel to sexting: the rise and fall of Christian Horner, F1’s greatest pantomime villain
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‘S*** happens’: Piastri’s revealing verdict on Baku crash – What you missed at the Azerbaijan GP
From Piastri’s rare error to Red Bull’s second-seat dilemma and fresh debate over F1’s driving standards, Baku delivered plenty to unpack beyond the headline results
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Mark Hughes: The post-Horner change behind Red Bull’s F1 revival
Max Verstappen’s push for a more driver-led set-up has reshaped Red Bull’s approach and sparked a return to winning form, as seen in the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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Verstappen cruises to win as Piastri crashes out – 2025 Azerbaijan GP results
World champion Verstappen dominated the Baku race to take his second consecutive victory as Piastri retired
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MPH: Oscar Piastri could be on F1 sidelines if it wasn’t for Pierre Gasly
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.
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From Tyrrell shed via Brawn fairytale: the evolution of Mercedes’ F1 team
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
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Hamilton tops FP2 as McLarens hit the wall – 2025 Azerbaijan GP practice results
Hamilton tops second practice from Leclerc as Piastri and Norris finish down the order
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Oscar Piastri is F1’s luckiest man – Up/Down in Azerbaijan 2025
Lando Norris managed to snatch victory form the jaws of defeat in Baku, writes James Elson
F1
Christian Horner set for F1 return? Team boss officially departs Red Bull after settlement
Christian Horner has now officially left Red Bull after the former F1 team principal finally reached a settlement with his former employer
F1
The downfall of Christian Horner
From Sebastian Vettel to sexting: the rise and fall of Christian Horner, F1’s greatest pantomime villain
F1
‘S*** happens’: Piastri’s revealing verdict on Baku crash – What you missed at the Azerbaijan GP
From Piastri’s rare error to Red Bull’s second-seat dilemma and fresh debate over F1’s driving standards, Baku delivered plenty to unpack beyond the headline results
F1
Mark Hughes: The post-Horner change behind Red Bull’s F1 revival
Max Verstappen’s push for a more driver-led set-up has reshaped Red Bull’s approach and sparked a return to winning form, as seen in the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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Verstappen cruises to win as Piastri crashes out – 2025 Azerbaijan GP results
World champion Verstappen dominated the Baku race to take his second consecutive victory as Piastri retired
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MPH: Oscar Piastri could be on F1 sidelines if it wasn’t for Pierre Gasly
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.
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From Tyrrell shed via Brawn fairytale: the evolution of Mercedes’ F1 team
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
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Hamilton tops FP2 as McLarens hit the wall – 2025 Azerbaijan GP practice results
Hamilton tops second practice from Leclerc as Piastri and Norris finish down the order
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Mark Hughes: How Verstappen crushed McLaren after Norris took ‘consequences’
Behind Max Verstappen’s perfect 2025 United States GP weekend was a much-improved Red Bull, some rapid sim work, and a bit of strategic luck. But how much did Lando Norris’s ‘consequences’ play in McLaren’s defeat?
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MPH: Russell deal leaves Mercedes F1 door ajar for Verstappen
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in 2026 but behind the announcement of their renewed F1 commitment, both sides are looking at alternative options
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MPH: Rovanperä might just have enough time to reach F1
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
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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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Verstappen nears historic F1 comeback – US GP takeaways
Verstappen’s double win in Austin moved him closer to a historic comeback while McLaren faced tough questions over its strategy and the fans were left to watch another processional race
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Verstappen’s saving F1 from papaya coporate protocol: Up/Down in Austin
Could F1 2025 be about to wake from its slumber? James Elson identifies the culprit poking the bear
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Apple’s F1 gamble gets mixed response – What you missed at the US GP
Cadillac’s quiet confidence, Apple’s broadcasting gamble and a few overlooked stories all shaped an eventful 2025 United States Grand Prix weekend
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