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‘Zero compromise’ Verstappen isn’t understood by social media critics - MPH
Drivers often have one ruthless mode for competing and another for interacting out of the car, rubbing up against their social media image
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How Mercedes finally tamed its victorious W13 beast
The W13 once seemed an unmanageable F1 machine, but now Mercedes has harnessed its power to win for the first time this season at the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix, as Mark Hughes explains
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Marvel at Verstappen's talent, but his F1 consistency isn't that impressive — MPH
Max Verstappen was lauded for his consistent Mexican GP lap times, but they are nothing exceptional for an F1 driver — you need to look at another of this year's races to appreciate his talent, writes Mark Hughes
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Mercedes desperate for F1 win but played too safe in Mexico
Mercedes looked within touching distance of victory in Mexico, but tyre compound conservatism allowed Verstappen an easy win
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Red Bull penalty should prove effective but is F1 cost cap too low? MPH
The Red Bull cost cap penalty saga has finally been concluded, with a fine of $7 million to the team and a reduction in its aero simulation capacity of 10%.…
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Red Bull’s F1 cost cap breach presents penalty dilemma
Red Bull’s breaching of Formula 1’s cost cap in 2021 – as recently confirmed by the FIA – puts everyone in a tricky position. Although the breach is classified as…
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How Hamilton battled until he had nothing left at US GP – race analysis
Hamilton fought gamely, but the irresistible Verstappen-Red Bull axis was able to overcome a pitstop disaster to win
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MPH: Haas's Schumacher v Hülkenberg choice – but decision is said to be made
Haas has a choice of youth vs experience in its 2023 driver decision – has Mick Schumacher done enough to keep his seat ahead of Nico Hülkenberg?
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Why 2022 Japanese GP became another F1 farce: Mark Hughes
It wasn't just the spray that clouded the 2022 Japenese Grand Prix: safety errors, points confusion and the rapidly approaching evening brought disarray. Mark Hughes explains why
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'Phenomenal' Perez skips out of Verstappen's shadow: Singapore GP analysis
Sergio Perez has been having a tough time of it of late. After his great early-season, his pace deficit to team-mate Max Verstappen had ballooned alarmingly as the car’s development…
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Does Ricciardo still have F1 desire? Back-of-grid drive is only way to prove it — MPH
Daniel Ricciardo was explaining yesterday in Singapore that he doesn’t want to race outside of F1 next year if he cannot pick up a suitable race seat. That he feels…
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Word on the beat, November 2022
Sebastian Vettel, on his last visit as an active F1 driver to Monza – the venue of his first victory in 2008 – wasn’t shy about voicing his environmentally-driven displeasure…
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Debunking the AlphaTauri conspiracy theory
The timing of a safety car in the Dutch Grand Prix for Yuki Tsunoda’s broken-down AlphaTauri – allowing Max Verstappen to make a pitstop without losing the lead – led…
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Verstappen in league of his own after F1 wins at Belgian, Dutch and Italian GPs
🇧🇪 Belgian Grand Prix 🇱🇺 Dutch Grand Prix 🇮🇹 Italian Grand Prix After the summer break, the title campaigns of Max Verstappen and Red Bull really kicked on, to the…
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'Piastri lacked loyalty, complained Alpine, but that goes both ways' — Mark Hughes
Following on from last month’s column about Oscar Piastri, Alpine and McLaren, the contract recognition board’s publication of its findings has painted Alpine in an unflattering light and actually vindicated…
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F1 buzz around Nyck de Vries shows you can't win everything with kids — MPH
Has Formula 1 been overlooking older talent in its constant search for the next junior star? Nyck de Vries makes the case for late developers, writes Mark Hughes
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Ready or not, Jack Doohan, 19, may get his F1 chance in 2023 — MPH
The fall-out from Sebastian Vettel’s retirement continues in the driver market as the vacant 2023 seats at Alpine and Williams are negotiated over. There is a direct link between those…