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.
Vettel and Leclerc's biggest challenges at Ferrari could come from the power struggle above That Charles Leclerc set the fastest time of Abu Dhabi postseason testing was perhaps symbolic. He…
There were lots of symbolic moments in the Abu Dhabi night, as Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso completed synchronised donuts on the finishing straight. The top two title…
He's been replaced by Robert Kubica for 2019, but rookie Sergey Sirotkin's performances should have led to a second season Sergey Sirotkin’s statement on Twitter reacting to the news that…
... but there are questions surrounding his return to the top flight in 2019. Mark Hughes studies the situation It finally happens: almost eight years after his apparently career-ending rallying…
As Renault changes its management, Mark Hughes examines the team's expectations The news that Jérôme Stoll is stepping down as president of Renault Sport brings into question the long-term strategy…
Following the latest high-profile departure, how far from success is Williams? And so too McLaren? Rob Smedley’s departure from Williams at the end of the season adds to the team’s…
The holes in Mercedes' rims are pivotal in controlling tyre temperature, and they're sending ripples through the paddock Ferrari says it has no intention of protesting the rear wheel spacer…
Kimi! The 39-year-old jumped from his Ferrari like a teenager after quite the most beautifully judged victory, his first in more than five years, the first of his five-year second…
What does Sergio Perez's extension mean for his role in the team? And who's filling the remaining seats? Sergio Pérez’s confirmation at Force India for another year essentially confirms that…
Kevin Magnussen is a divisive figure on the F1 grid – but he makes for a formidable opponent, reckons Mark Hughes Recently confirmed at Haas for a third season, Kevin Magnussen…
Mark Hughes assesses the fortunes of George Russell and Williams F1 George Russell’s confirmation at Williams in a ‘multi-year agreement’ starting 2019 is a terrific feel-good story around a team…
And does Mercedes have a trick up its sleeve? The raw numbers from the race-stint simulation runs of Friday afternoon paint a picture of continuing Mercedes domination. But there’s an…
