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.
Reports of an asymmetric braking system — which has now been made illegal — fuelled rumours about Red Bull's sudden decrease in form. But, as Mark Hughes writes, the claims made are unsubstantiated
At least one F1 team is suspected of using an asymmetric braking system that has been specifically outlawed over the summer break. Mark Hughes looks at where the evidence points
Aston Martin is assembling a formidable group of F1 engineers in preparation for an assault on the F1 title in 2026. Hiring Adrian Newey would cap a heavyweight technical team says Mark Hughes
With uncertainty at Red Bull and Mercedes, Carlos Sainz stalled his F1 contract negotiations for as long as he could. In the end, writes Mark Hughes, he had to sign with Williams or risk seeing Valtteri Bottas take the seat
George Russell's disqualification from the 2024 Belgian GP showed there's no leeway when it comes to F1 weight limits. As Mark Hughes recalls, it's been that way since the shenanigans of 1982 which were tinged with tragedy
Racing with an unproven set-up and — thanks to George Russell's instinct — an untested strategy, Mercedes surprised everyone with a Belgium 1-2, writes Mark Hughes. But the root of F1 success may have been its downfall
Look beyond the head-to-head qualifying results between F1 team-mates, and a different picture emerges around which drivers are closely matched, writes Mark Hughes
For a few laps of the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, Lando Norris looked as if he was about to defy team orders, as Sebastian Vettel did in F1's infamous 'Multi 21' episode. Mark Hughes examines the parallels
Max Verstappen's rage and tension on Lando Norris's F1 radio only diverted from McLaren's walkover at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, writes Mark Hughes, with much of the furore down to a single, small mistake
Carlos Sainz has repeatedly stalled in making his 2025 F1 team choice – but has the market moved towards him?
Within the historic demonstration run at the British Grand Prix was a 1972 McLaren M19 which — in one crucial area — was more advanced than even the next-generation 2026 F1 cars, writes Mark Hughes
One has the jitters, one has hope after years of agonising defeat and the other is struggling to keep up. Mark Hughes analyses how three key figures on the F1 grid are trying to overcome their confidence crises
