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Largest ever collection of Senna cars confirmed for Silverstone Festival
More than 20 cars from across Ayrton Senna’s motor sport career will be on display at this summer’s Silverstone Festival
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‘It’s time for an African F1 race’ says official behind Rwanda GP plan
Proposals for a Rwanda Grand Prix are serious, and the nation is prepared to host a Formula 1 race, says the man who governs motor racing in the country
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MPH: Is Newey next in Aston Martin’s ‘rockstar’ line-up of F1 engineers?
Aston Martin is assembling a formidable group of F1 engineers in preparation for an assault on the F1 title in 2026. Hiring Adrian Newey would cap a heavyweight technical team says Mark Hughes
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Senna’s rally cars from his ‘best day in Britain’ confirmed for 2024 Silverstone Festival
In 1986 Ayrton Senna snuck away from the world of Formula 1 to try his hand at rallying. The Ford RS Cosworth and Metro 6R4 that the Brazilian slid around the Welsh hillsides will reunite at this summer’s Silverstone Festival
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Late upgrades could decide F1 title battle, as teams keep focus on 2024
Key upgrades through the first half of the 2024 F1 season has reshuffled the pack more than once. But, as Chris Medland writes, the running order could continue to change late into the final races
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‘Buzz of winning disturbs our mindset’, admits McLaren F1 boss
McLaren’s F1 car keeps getting faster and faster, with both its drivers now GP winners, and the team closing on Red Bull in the constructors’ championship. But boss Andrea Stella tells Edd Straw that success could easily be short-lived
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The day Sebastian Vettel decided to retire from F1 — then annoyed Aston bosses with climate campaign
Two years ago, Sebastian Vettel decided to bring an end to his glittering F1 career, so picked up the phone to Matt Bishop — then Aston Martin comms boss. He details the ensuing scramble and Vettel’s increasing determination to speak out
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Parting shot: September 2024
August 27, 1990 Birmingham The crowds are out on a Bank Holiday Monday as Eddie Irvine, in the Reynard of Eddie Jordan Racing, leads the DAMS Lola of Érik Comas…
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The car that made BRM a winner again
The BRM P153, designed by new recruit Tony Southgate, represented a conscious (and visual) break from the company’s dwindling 1960s fortunes and kicked off the new decade with a rejuvenating…
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Largest ever collection of Senna cars confirmed for Silverstone Festival
More than 20 cars from across Ayrton Senna’s motor sport career will be on display at this summer’s Silverstone Festival
F1
‘It’s time for an African F1 race’ says official behind Rwanda GP plan
Proposals for a Rwanda Grand Prix are serious, and the nation is prepared to host a Formula 1 race, says the man who governs motor racing in the country
F1
MPH: Is Newey next in Aston Martin’s ‘rockstar’ line-up of F1 engineers?
Aston Martin is assembling a formidable group of F1 engineers in preparation for an assault on the F1 title in 2026. Hiring Adrian Newey would cap a heavyweight technical team says Mark Hughes
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Senna’s rally cars from his ‘best day in Britain’ confirmed for 2024 Silverstone Festival
In 1986 Ayrton Senna snuck away from the world of Formula 1 to try his hand at rallying. The Ford RS Cosworth and Metro 6R4 that the Brazilian slid around the Welsh hillsides will reunite at this summer’s Silverstone Festival
F1
Late upgrades could decide F1 title battle, as teams keep focus on 2024
Key upgrades through the first half of the 2024 F1 season has reshuffled the pack more than once. But, as Chris Medland writes, the running order could continue to change late into the final races
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‘Buzz of winning disturbs our mindset’, admits McLaren F1 boss
McLaren’s F1 car keeps getting faster and faster, with both its drivers now GP winners, and the team closing on Red Bull in the constructors’ championship. But boss Andrea Stella tells Edd Straw that success could easily be short-lived
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The day Sebastian Vettel decided to retire from F1 — then annoyed Aston bosses with climate campaign
Two years ago, Sebastian Vettel decided to bring an end to his glittering F1 career, so picked up the phone to Matt Bishop — then Aston Martin comms boss. He details the ensuing scramble and Vettel’s increasing determination to speak out
Archive
Parting shot: September 2024
August 27, 1990 Birmingham The crowds are out on a Bank Holiday Monday as Eddie Irvine, in the Reynard of Eddie Jordan Racing, leads the DAMS Lola of Érik Comas…
Archive
The car that made BRM a winner again
The BRM P153, designed by new recruit Tony Southgate, represented a conscious (and visual) break from the company’s dwindling 1960s fortunes and kicked off the new decade with a rejuvenating…
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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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Why did Ferrari fade in high-pressure Hungarian GP?
Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole for the 2025 Hungarian GP, but his chances of a race win went awry in the second half of the race
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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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