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Andretti’s hiring spree
Nick Chester [Technical Director] An engineer for Arrows before joining the then Benetton team in 2000. He rose through the ranks at Enstone and became technical director, under the Lotus…
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Want to start a new Formula 1 team? It’s gonna cost you
Starting a Formula 1 team was never easy, but for decades it was achievable with cash in hand, wealthy backers or the indefatigable wheeler-dealer spirit of a Frank Williams type.…
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Brawn, Jordan and Wolf – the Formula 1 newcomers that hit the ground running
You’ve heard the words of caution. Audi, in advance of its Formula 1 arrival in 2026, is already speaking in hushed tones about needing a couple of seasons to gain…
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Lewis Hamilton’s first taste of winning – his early years at Manor Motorsport
October 17, 2001, a chilly Wednesday at Mallory Park. It’s a routine test day for the Manor Motorsport Formula Renault team, which for the umpteenth time is giving a first…
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Lewis Hamilton’s Tatuus Formula Renault restored to 2003 condition
One-make junior single-seaters from the past couple of decades don’t seem particularly collectible. They hardly make the heart beat a little faster like, say, a mid-70s Formula Atlantic or F3.…
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Williams boss Vowles angers Schumacher camp: 2024 Italian GP F1 Diary
Mick Schumacher’s mother Corinna laid into James Vowles; Flavio Briatore laid into Monza security; and for once Max Verstappen didn’t lay into his team – Chris Medland’s 2024 Italian GP F1 diary
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How Ferrari outfoxed McLaren in Monza to take ecstatic home win
Ferrari had nothing to lose at the 2024 Italian GP – and came away as winners. Mark Hughes analyses how the Scuderia emerged victorious
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MPH: Colapinto’s a man in a hurry – does his talent match the ambition?
Franco Colapinto makes his F1 debut at the 2024 Italian GP for Williams – can the aspirational Argentinian make his mark?
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Who is Kimi Antonelli? Why 18-year-old is taking Lewis Hamilton’s F1 seat
Junior sensation Kimi Antonelli will drive for Mercedes in 2025, replacing Lewis Hamilton – here’s everything you need to know about the 18-year-old wunderkind
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Andretti’s hiring spree
Nick Chester [Technical Director] An engineer for Arrows before joining the then Benetton team in 2000. He rose through the ranks at Enstone and became technical director, under the Lotus…
Archive
Want to start a new Formula 1 team? It’s gonna cost you
Starting a Formula 1 team was never easy, but for decades it was achievable with cash in hand, wealthy backers or the indefatigable wheeler-dealer spirit of a Frank Williams type.…
Archive
Brawn, Jordan and Wolf – the Formula 1 newcomers that hit the ground running
You’ve heard the words of caution. Audi, in advance of its Formula 1 arrival in 2026, is already speaking in hushed tones about needing a couple of seasons to gain…
Archive
Lewis Hamilton’s first taste of winning – his early years at Manor Motorsport
October 17, 2001, a chilly Wednesday at Mallory Park. It’s a routine test day for the Manor Motorsport Formula Renault team, which for the umpteenth time is giving a first…
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Lewis Hamilton’s Tatuus Formula Renault restored to 2003 condition
One-make junior single-seaters from the past couple of decades don’t seem particularly collectible. They hardly make the heart beat a little faster like, say, a mid-70s Formula Atlantic or F3.…
F1
Williams boss Vowles angers Schumacher camp: 2024 Italian GP F1 Diary
Mick Schumacher’s mother Corinna laid into James Vowles; Flavio Briatore laid into Monza security; and for once Max Verstappen didn’t lay into his team – Chris Medland’s 2024 Italian GP F1 diary
Mark Hughes
How Ferrari outfoxed McLaren in Monza to take ecstatic home win
Ferrari had nothing to lose at the 2024 Italian GP – and came away as winners. Mark Hughes analyses how the Scuderia emerged victorious
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MPH: Colapinto’s a man in a hurry – does his talent match the ambition?
Franco Colapinto makes his F1 debut at the 2024 Italian GP for Williams – can the aspirational Argentinian make his mark?
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Who is Kimi Antonelli? Why 18-year-old is taking Lewis Hamilton’s F1 seat
Junior sensation Kimi Antonelli will drive for Mercedes in 2025, replacing Lewis Hamilton – here’s everything you need to know about the 18-year-old wunderkind
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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MPH: Last-placed Alpine could fight for wins in 2026. Two corners show why
Alpine sits at the bottom of the F1 championship table this year; its drivers struggling with the car. But one change due in 2026 could transform its fortunes, says Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: When first’s the worst. Why F1 drivers lose to slower team-mates
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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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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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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F1 2025 team-mate battles – Who’s leading each team at the summer break?
As Formula 1’s summer break starts, who’s winning the most revealing battle – the one against their own team-mate?
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Matt Bishop: How many F1 titles would Didier Pironi have won?
Didier Pironi’s devil-may-care attitude brought tragedy and disaster to his short career. What could he have achieved in an alternate version of his story? asks Matt Bishop
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Will Apple shake up F1 coverage? What you missed at the Hungarian GP
Is Apple looking global as it bids for F1 broadcasting rights? Plus: Lots of love for Laurent Mekies, and James Vowles’ juggling act
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