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How real are Red Bull’s concerns that Verstappen could leave early?
Helmut Marko caused a stir after the Bahrain GP with his worries that Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull early. But how real are those fears?
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Matt Bishop: The shadow of controversy in Senna’s final races
Ayrton Senna’s tragic final races in 1994, marked by controversy over illegal traction control and his relentless pursuit of excellence in a challenging car, remain a poignant chapter in F1 history, as Matt Bishop recalls
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2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Round five of the 2025 Formula 1 season wraps up the first triple-header of the year in Saudi Arabia. There are the dates and start time for the Jeddah event, including all sessions
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How ‘everything went wrong’ for Verstappen and Red Bull in Bahrain
A trying Bahrain GP has left Red Bull and Max Verstappen facing the reality that the titles may be slipping away
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How Bearman went from last to the points in Bahrain GP
Oliver Bearman contributed to a great day for Haas in the Bahrain GP by finishing 10th from last on the grid. Here’s how he did it
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What helped Hamilton finally make progress at Ferrari
After struggling to get to grips with his Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton says moving towards Charles Leclerc’s set-up made a difference in Bahrain
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Facing an enemy within, struggling Norris needs to find answers fast
A second F1 win in three grands prix has made Oscar Piastri look like the stronger McLaren driver, as Lando Norris admitted he is struggling to find answers
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An old face piles more pressure on Ferrari: what you missed at the 2025 Bahrain GP
A figure from Ferrari’s past returned at the 2025 Bahrain GP. Also: Michael Schumacher signs Sir Jackie Stewart’s very special crash helmet; F1 rules out a quick return of V10s; and the pasta dish named after Lewis Hamilton
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Why F1 superstars were out of sorts as Piastri took control in Bahrain
Oscar Piastri and McLaren’s MCL39 car showed that they were a duo in sync at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, writes Mark Hughes. The same couldn’t be said for many of F1’s other big names
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How real are Red Bull’s concerns that Verstappen could leave early?
Helmut Marko caused a stir after the Bahrain GP with his worries that Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull early. But how real are those fears?
F1
Matt Bishop: The shadow of controversy in Senna’s final races
Ayrton Senna’s tragic final races in 1994, marked by controversy over illegal traction control and his relentless pursuit of excellence in a challenging car, remain a poignant chapter in F1 history, as Matt Bishop recalls
F1
2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Round five of the 2025 Formula 1 season wraps up the first triple-header of the year in Saudi Arabia. There are the dates and start time for the Jeddah event, including all sessions
F1
How ‘everything went wrong’ for Verstappen and Red Bull in Bahrain
A trying Bahrain GP has left Red Bull and Max Verstappen facing the reality that the titles may be slipping away
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How Bearman went from last to the points in Bahrain GP
Oliver Bearman contributed to a great day for Haas in the Bahrain GP by finishing 10th from last on the grid. Here’s how he did it
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What helped Hamilton finally make progress at Ferrari
After struggling to get to grips with his Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton says moving towards Charles Leclerc’s set-up made a difference in Bahrain
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Facing an enemy within, struggling Norris needs to find answers fast
A second F1 win in three grands prix has made Oscar Piastri look like the stronger McLaren driver, as Lando Norris admitted he is struggling to find answers
F1
An old face piles more pressure on Ferrari: what you missed at the 2025 Bahrain GP
A figure from Ferrari’s past returned at the 2025 Bahrain GP. Also: Michael Schumacher signs Sir Jackie Stewart’s very special crash helmet; F1 rules out a quick return of V10s; and the pasta dish named after Lewis Hamilton
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Why F1 superstars were out of sorts as Piastri took control in Bahrain
Oscar Piastri and McLaren’s MCL39 car showed that they were a duo in sync at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, writes Mark Hughes. The same couldn’t be said for many of F1’s other big names
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Mark Hughes: F1’s last-minute Suzuka fix hasn’t gone far enough
F1 cut Suzuka’s energy limit by a megajoule, but the fundamental problem remains, says Mark Hughes
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MPH: Newey isn’t being demoted. Here’s what’s actually happening at Aston Martin
The real story behind Adrian Newey’s changing role at Aston Martin has nothing to do with the F1 team’s struggles, as Mark Hughes explains
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MPH: Entertainment and old-school racing!? China showed F1 the way
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, 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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Can smaller turbo sustain Ferrari’s F1 title challenge?
Ferrari has emerged in front at the start of both 2026 F1 races so far, thanks to its turbo. Does it have enough to challenge Mercedes all season?
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Podcast: Newey out, Wheatley in? What’s actually behind the Aston Martin F1 reshuffle
It began with a clash at the top of Aston Martin. Now Adrian Newey is set to step down as F1 team boss, with Jonathan Wheatley his likely replacement. Mark Hughes explains the full story behind the headlines in our latest podcast
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Why F1’s late rule tweak won’t deliver flat-out qualifying at Suzuka
Formula 1’s current qualifying problem is hardwired into the fundamental architecture of the new rules. Is there anything that can be done?
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