As F1’s all-new cars emerged for the final Bahrain test, the different design choices taken by each team revealed themselves. Mark Hughes dissects the loophole-hunting ingenuity and calculated compromises that are beginning to define an early pecking order

Mark Hughes unpicks the energy deployment data, the Mercedes engine intrigue and Red Bull Powertrains’ ominous long runs from Bahrain F1 testing to ask who was really fastest

Mercedes’ F1 rivals are united in protesting its new power unit, as the series aims to stamp out “smart rule interpretation”. But it won’t be easy to resolve, explains Mark Hughes

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…

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

Australia’s Grand Prix moved to Albert Park 30 years ago when the sport seemed purer and simpler, writes Matt Bishop. But underneath modern wizardry, drivers in this weekend’s season-opener will find plenty in common with the ‘antique’ grid of 1996

Zak Brown led the transformation of McLaren from a team in turmoil at the back of the grid to world champions. In a fascinating interview with Matt Bishop, he charts his rise to success

Formula 1 could be facing another Middle East dilemma following the US-Israeli military operation