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The missed test that cost Red Bull in Bahrain GP, plus Ferrari's speed — race analysis
Ferrari had the race pace but a missed test during pre-season cost Red Bull a chance of Bahrain GP victory says Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes
Grand Prix editor
In previous lives Mark raced cars, worked at Jim Russell racing school, got a university degree which he never used, tried working in industry, didn’t like it, left and joined Motoring News in 1988 as a junior club race reporter. Went freelance in ’96, concentrated on F1 from 2000. Grand Prix editor of Autosport for 10 years.
Latest articles from Mark
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Nico Hülkenberg looked an F1 champion with mesmerising talent ... until it dried up — MPH
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If Ferrari has a rocketship, will Leclerc and Sainz partnership turn sour in F1 title fight? — MPH
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Lewis Hamilton's claim to be the greatest F1 driver of all time – MPH
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Ferrari turns down Todt reunion despite F1 title-winning past - MPH
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Abu Dhabi investigation won't change 2021 F1 title result — MPH
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When a talent like Max Verstappen sends F1 car design in the wrong direction — MPH
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FIA must look at itself after blaming fans for Abu Dhabi debacle – MPH
With the FIA set to conduct an analysis of the Abu Dhabi debacle, Mark Hughes asks what will be really learnt
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Exciting or farcical? Abu Dhabi win was mission impossible for faster Mercedes
Yes, the 2008 title finale was dramatic, but this one topped it. Max Verstappen won the race in Abu Dhabi and thereby the world championship by overtaking Lewis Hamilton on…
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The air of menace over Abu Dhabi F1 title decider — MPH
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Sir Frank Williams obituary: the man who built an F1 team on a romantic dream
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