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History suggests Ferrari should give under-fire Binotto time
Ferrari has suffered its fair share of problems this year, but it should keep faith in Mattia Binotto, the man who led it back to the front, 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.
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Forget conspiracies, Verstappen's Dutch GP win was never in doubt — F1 race analysis
Lewis Hamilton was in contention to win the Dutch Grand Prix until a suspiciously-timed AlphaTauri retirement worked to Max Verstappen's advantage. But the Dutchman was always likely to win — and there was no conspiracy, writes Mark Hughes
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Porsche-Red Bull deal looks doomed... unless F1 changes the rules— MPH
There is some big tectonic plate movement in F1 at the moment which could have a profound effect on the team landscape. Obviously the entry of the VW Group brands…
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'Max Verstappen's Belgian GP win was the work of genius': Mark Hughes
Max Verstappen wasn't happy about starting towards the back of the 2022 Belgian GP grid, but made victory look easy in the race. Mark Hughes explains why he had such an advantage
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Ricciardo's McLaren plight has masked Norris's incredible performances – MPH
Daniel Ricciardo's McLaren struggles and exit may have been grabbing the headlines, but more credit should be given to Lando Norris's incredible performances
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Russell vs Hamilton: why Mercedes match-up is the one to watch as F1 returns — MPH
Despite George Russell’s pole in Hungary last time out, Mercedes hadn’t suddenly made the W13 into a rocketship. It simply got the tyres working, for once, on a day when…
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Why Ferrari didn't realise hard tyre was disastrous when F1 rivals did: Hungarian GP analysis
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, from tenth on the grid, had this race won with 25 laps still to go. Coming into the weekend Red Bull was pretty sure the Hungaroring’s…
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Tireless Vettel perfected secret of driving at a higher level — MPH
Some question whether Sebastian Vettel's talent merits four F1 championships, but they are misunderstanding F1 and what really makes him a great racer, writes Mark Hughes
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Vettel to McLaren in 2023? Think of the F1 driver reshuffle it could trigger — MPH
Sebastian Vettel sparked intrigue when he was asked about a potential move to McLaren next year. The 2323 silly season is well underway — and could be complex, writes Mark Hughes
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McLaren can't carry Ricciardo in 2023: if he doesn't find his form, he's out – MPH
If Daniel Ricciardo's lack of form continues, it's sure to bring him and McLaren to the negotiating table – can he turn it round with the pressure mounting?
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Fighting bull spirit that won Carlos Sainz the 2022 British GP — race analysis
Carlos Sainz showed fortitude, clarity of mind and a cool head when needed to claim the British GP ahead of fierce competition
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FIA's new technical directive could affect F1 order and cause controversy – MPH
The new FIA directive on porpoising won't come into force for two races – but a fascinating detail could change the order when it does
