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There’s plenty of talent, nerves and bravery on display in our shortlist of the best F1 overtakes of 2023. But which was the best?
Max Verstappen has claimed his third successive F1 drivers’ world title and broken the record for the most points in a season. But more records remain in sight over the last four races of the year
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
There’s one last chance for teams and drivers to secure their positions in the 2023 F1 championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but the stage is also set for a new generation of drivers to make their mark
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
The titles have long-been wrapped up, but most F1 teams still have something to fight for at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The prize money is one thing, says Chris Medland, but the heat of battle alone will help constructors shoot for victories in 2024
The F2 grid arrives in Abu Dhabi this weekend, with the 2023 championship yet to be decided. Here are the drivers who have impressed most this season, and what their possible plans for the future may be
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, including qualifying, the 58-lap grand prix, and F2 support races
F1’s frontrunners were so closely matched last year that minor gains could give one team an advantage in 2025, says Mark Hughes. Where might that leave Ferrari which believes it’s significant advances after an extensive rethink?
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen look set go head-to-head in the F1 drivers’ title. But, as Mark Hughes asks, should he draw an aggressive line in the sand or play the long game?
Lewis Hamilton’s first 100 days at Ferrari – from January 1 to April 10 – will be crucial in setting the tenor of his season and maybe even the tone…
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
Christian Horner dominated the headlines in the run-up to — and during — the 2024 Bahrain GP weekend despite the best efforts of Alpine, Yuki Tsunoda and a glorious V8
Carlos Sainz is fastest on the second day of F1 pre-season testing but McLaren’s pace looks ominous
Lap counts for driver, teams and power units at 2025 F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain
The lack of obvious changes between the 2025 Red Bull and last year’s F1 car has raised speculation that the team is sandbagging, and holding back radical parts. It’s denied by the team, but wouldn’t be the first time it has happened…
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