In 2020, Red Bull was struggling to get on terms with Mercedes, as Max Verstappen's ability to adapt sent it into a development dead-end, says Mark Hughes. Then a turnaround at the Abu Dhabi GP began its F1 domination...
Early in the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, it looked as if somebody — anybody — might beat Max Verstappen. But come raceday, he was untouchable again. Mark Hughes on how he added another F1 win to his record-breaking tally
The mere idea of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen as team-mates causes tremors in the F1 paddock, says Mark Hughes: it would be fraught in the extreme if it ever happened
Unlike last weekend's race, the 1980s Las Vegas Grands Prix had little going for them, writes Mark Hughes. The Caesars Palace round was cynical, and was also the last time GP racing saw the natural talent of Tommy Byrne
Charles Leclerc would have won the the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix had it not been for Max Verstappen and George Russell's clash, writes Mark Hughes. Far from hampering the Red Bull, the damage clinched F1 victory
The Las Vegas GP action got off to a poor start after Carlos Sainz's Ferrari hit a drain cover, but F1 team bosses have emphasised they still fully support the show
Max Verstappen's overwhelming success on track this year contrasts with a drop in F1 TV viewers, says Mark Hughes. Will the series rein in Red Bull to boost competition, or can other teams catch up first?
2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix analysis: Lando Norris showed that Red Bull no longer has a comfortable F1 advantage, but he couldn't use that pace to challenge for victory in Brazil. Mark Hughes explains why
Lewis Hamilton has a clear margin oover George Russell in F1 points this year – but their pace is closely matched, despite the advantage changing race to race, and neither can explain it
Daniel Ricciardo snatched pole from Max Verstappen in Mexico five years ago, but it's all been downhill since then – did last weekend's race show a way back for the AlphaTauri driver?
With inferior car design concepts, the F1 pack chasing Red Bull have been limited in performance all year, says Mark Hughes But as Mercedes unveils a big upgrade, there are predictions of an intense battle with Ferrari and McLaren at Circuit of the Americas
Sergio Perez has been promised Red Bull's support after a string of below-par performances in his championship-winning car. But instead of struggling on, retirement may be a more appealing option, writes Mark Hughes
Tyre troubles at the Qatar GP brought back memories of F1's disastrous experience at Indianapolis, writes Mark Hughes. But unlike the 2005 race, politics weren't at play
In just over two years, Audi will begin trying to transform Sauber into an F1 championship-winning team. Right now it's just ticking over, says Mark Hughes, but a recent upgrade could show its worth in Qatar
It's Hammer-time for Mercedes' factory staff, as its star F1 driver calls for an intense six-months of work to catch Red Bull. The team says that it knows where to focus its efforts but, writes Mark Hughes, Lewis Hamilton isn't saying quite the same thing
One of the most demanding sections of track in the world, Suzuka's Esses reveal who is driving at a higher level, says Mark Hughes. It's identified the greats for decades and, at last weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, singled out a potential new world champion
