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It’s a good job aspects of Formula 1 have been completely chaotic and unpredictable off the track, given the opposite has been happening in the opening two races from a…
Max Verstappen clinched a ninth successive victory in the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP. A race, writes Mark Hughes, that was more notable for its lack of drama — save for an assured stand-in drive by Ferrari’s Oliver Bearman
A power struggle for the future of Red Bull Racing is almost certainly behind Jos Verstappen’s call for Christian Horner to step down, writes Mark Hughes. The F1 team principal faces a political tightrope – beyond any challenges on track
Racing is often a family business, as sons have regularly attempted to follow in their fathers footsteps up the F1 ladder. But, as Damien Smith has come to find, having a famous racing parent can be more of a burden than an advantage
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Damon Hill’s Jordan 198, chassis number 3, sits quietly now under the spotlights at the Donington Grand Prix Collection. It is a far cry from the high emotions, drama and…
Amid internal turmoil at Red Bull, the idea of Max Verstappen leaving for a rival no longer seems so ludicrous. But does he need the team more than it needs him? And who would take his seat?
Red Bull revealed its pace that would end Mercedes’ F1 stranglehold at the 2021 Bahrain GP. Three years on, amid turmoil in the team, Mark Hughes asks if we’re seeing the signs that its own reign is about to be toppled
It’s always the same when a fresh group of Formula 1 regulations is implemented. Cars appear slightly odd when the first publicity shots appear, but after watching for a few…
Political disasters, intra-team infighting, driver market reshuffles, DRS trains, horrific regimes – F1 just needed an actual good race for the win in Saudi and it was all set
It’s a good job aspects of Formula 1 have been completely chaotic and unpredictable off the track, given the opposite has been happening in the opening two races from a…
Max Verstappen clinched a ninth successive victory in the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP. A race, writes Mark Hughes, that was more notable for its lack of drama — save for an assured stand-in drive by Ferrari’s Oliver Bearman
A power struggle for the future of Red Bull Racing is almost certainly behind Jos Verstappen’s call for Christian Horner to step down, writes Mark Hughes. The F1 team principal faces a political tightrope – beyond any challenges on track
Racing is often a family business, as sons have regularly attempted to follow in their fathers footsteps up the F1 ladder. But, as Damien Smith has come to find, having a famous racing parent can be more of a burden than an advantage
Great Read
Damon Hill’s Jordan 198, chassis number 3, sits quietly now under the spotlights at the Donington Grand Prix Collection. It is a far cry from the high emotions, drama and…
Amid internal turmoil at Red Bull, the idea of Max Verstappen leaving for a rival no longer seems so ludicrous. But does he need the team more than it needs him? And who would take his seat?
Red Bull revealed its pace that would end Mercedes’ F1 stranglehold at the 2021 Bahrain GP. Three years on, amid turmoil in the team, Mark Hughes asks if we’re seeing the signs that its own reign is about to be toppled
It’s always the same when a fresh group of Formula 1 regulations is implemented. Cars appear slightly odd when the first publicity shots appear, but after watching for a few…
Six races into the Formula 1 season, McLaren has taken an early lead as Max Verstappen has kept Red Bull competitive and Mercedes and Ferrari try to gain ground. Mark Hughes analyses the field’s form in the first quarter of 2025
Max Verstappen preserved his lead at the start of the Miami GP by knowing the letter of the F1 law – probably costing Lando Norris the win
McLaren crushed the opposition in the Miami Grand Prix, with Piastri taking his third straight win in a race that looked like Norris’s to lose. Mark Hughes answers the main questions from the sixth round of the 2025 season
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Carlos Sainz Sr is considering challenging FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in this year’s election for the top job at racing’s governing body. But he’ll have to overturn the odds to succeed
With a shady, but successful past, Flavio Briatore is once more an F1 team principal. But has he been appointed to revive Alpine’s fortunes or flog the team?
Jack Doohan’s Alpine seat has been under threat from Franco Colapinto since the start of the 2025 season. Was his fate always sealed?
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