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Is Hamilton stronger as F1 championship underdog? - MPH
Max Verstappen is exuding confidence in the title battle but is Lewis Hamilton stronger fighting adversity asks 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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Seven F1 races to go: do they favour Verstappen or Hamilton? - MPH
Two points separate the duo but of the seven remaining races, which favour Red Bull and which are Mercedes tracks?
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The Russian roulette wheel that cost Norris a debut F1 win
In the game of Russian roulette the Sochi weather presented to everyone, some lost and some won. Lando Norris lost what was shaping up as his first grand prix victory…
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Mick Schumacher's steely drive to honour his dad — MPH
“I think Dad and me we would understand each other in a different way now,” said Mick Schumacher in the new Netflix production, Schumacher, the documentary tribute to the seven-time…
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Silky Russell & audacious Norris signal F1 golden era — MPH
Lando Norris and George Russell have long been touted as future stars, but this season has provided the best examples yet of their prodigious abilities
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Why McLaren's Monza win was on, even without Max/Lewis crash
Daniel Ricciardo gave McLaren its first grand prix victory in nine years, the first under the third evolution of the team, as led by Zak Brown. Lando Norris doubled up…
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Alex Albon can thrive away from Red Bull poisoned chalice — MPH
The recent recruitment of Alex Albon to Williams as George Russell’s 2022 replacement is great news for a driver whose initial promise was brought up short when he was paired…
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Mercedes Dutch GP hopes faded as Verstappen 'played with rivals'— MPH
There were several moments where the Dutch Grand Prix could have got away from Max Verstappen, but Mercedes was unable to capitalise on any of them
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Super-cool approach may bring power surge to Mercedes engines – MPH
Have Mercedes found yet another brilliant innovation to squeeze even more horsepower out of its engine?
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Why F1 teams have to wing it when rain is forecast at Spa — MPH
A wet race at Spa Francorchamps can see F1 at its most unpredictable. With rain likely for the 2021 Belgian GP, Mark Hughes explains why teams are forced to gamble on aero choices
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Red Bull wants Perez, but he doesn't want No2 role — MPH
Christian Horner recently confirmed that it was highly likely Red Bull would be retaining Sergio Perez into next season, praising him for his contribution to the team. “He has brought…
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Have Mercedes upgrades really put it ahead of Red Bull? - MPH
Just eight points separate Hamilton and Verstappen in the drivers' championship. Mark Hughes investigates which team holds the advantage after the first half of the season
