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Lewis Hamilton's claim to be the greatest F1 driver of all time – MPH
Lewis Hamilton's staggering win count leaves him far in front of other F1 champions – but do his stats prove him to be the best?
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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F1's last big rule change turned grid upside down: it could happen again – MPH
Innovations from a minority completely shook up the F1 order during the last major rule changes – might more lateral thinking cause a similar situation in 2009?
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Ferrari turns down Todt reunion despite F1 title-winning past - MPH
There will be no Jean Todt/Ferrari reunion in 2022 despite high-level talks about a new role for the Frenchman
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Abu Dhabi investigation won't change 2021 F1 title result — MPH
The ‘will he/wont he’ saga of whether Lewis Hamilton will take part this season took another turn a few days ago with the FIA statement about its ‘detailed analysis’ of…
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When a talent like Max Verstappen sends F1 car design in the wrong direction — MPH
The equation between driver and car and car performance is a complex one. At F1 level the drivers are close enough in their basic speed that it’s often a fallacy…
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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
Things got a little heated in Jeddah last Sunday, didn’t they? Finally with a fully competitive car this year, Max Verstappen’s energy has blown an excitement into the season that…
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The Brazilian hangover that shaped Verstappen vs Hamilton battle in Saudi Arabia
Unpredictability, unclear rules of engagement and a title in the balance produced a chaotic race in Jeddah says Mark Hughes
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Has Mercedes set-up unlocked the 'Hamilton factor'? - MPH
Mercedes bosses believe that Lewis Hamilton has found another level in this year's title fight but the driver denies it. Mark Hughes says the combination might have reached a new level together after finding a sweet spot
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Sir Frank Williams obituary: the man who built an F1 team on a romantic dream
Sir Frank Williams 1942-2021 Frank Williams. Has there ever lived a man so immersed, so desperately enthralled and in love with motor racing? He didn’t have a plan, he had…
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Alonso's winning form proves age is no reason to retire from F1 — MPH
Fernando Alonso’s third place at Qatar – his first podium in seven years – was well merited, a brilliant drive based on an over-achieving qualifying lap, an aggressive start where…
