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Top of the flops: when F1 failed in America
Formula 1 has tried many times before to crack the US – and failed. We examine grand prix racing’s all-American disasters
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Mansell’s ‘remarkable’ F1 career memorabilia sells for over £2m
Nigel Mansell’s personal racing memorabilia collection from a life in F1 sold for over £2m at auction
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MPH: Is retirement Perez’s best option to end his woeful F1 form?
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
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Situation critical: even F1’s ‘macho’ old guard were horrified at drivers overheating
Scenes of groggy and unwell drivers in scorching Qatar revived memories of Nelson Piquet’s podium collapse at the fiery 1982 Brazilian GP. Even then, there was concern about the risk, writes Damien Smith
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Bernie Ecclestone given suspended jail term for fraud, and pays £652m to HMRC
Bernie Ecclestone has been given a 17-month suspended prison sentence after admitting tax fraud by failing to declare a £400m trust. The former F1 supremo has has already reached a £652m settlement with HMRC
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Hypocrisy over Andretti: The F1 teams waging war on 11th team entry
Andretti’s bid to set up a new F1 team has been approved by the FIA but now faces the much tougher task of securing a commercial deal. As Chris Medland writes, current teams are hesitant to share a piece of the F1 pie
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F1’s Indy farce haunted Qatar but this time, there was no Max Mosley
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
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Williams drivers on astounding FW15C: ‘My head was in the soup!’
The Williams FW15C is the most advanced F1 car ever made. In our November 2023 issue, its drivers describe what it was like to take on this incredible machine
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Murray Walker off mic: ‘wonderful bombshells’ from voice of F1
For over 40 years, we knew Murray Walker as the voice of Formula 1. Matt Bishop recalls his candid stories when the “greatest motor sport commentator” was off air
Standings – 2024 F1 World Championship
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Ultra-competitive Cowell rings the F1 changes to get Aston on top
Aston Martin F1’s CEO Andy Cowell has made himself its team boss too, demoting Mike Krack to a trackside role. Mark Hughes explains how the brilliant former Merc engine guru can make the difference
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How McLaren’s great ‘communicators’ unlocked its F1 potential
Just a few seasons ago McLaren was staring into the abyss, with a poor car and dysfunctional team – Mark Hughes explains how Zak Brown empowered some crucial staff to get it firing again
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MPH: Sainz finally has an F1 team to lead. Is it worth dropping so far down the grid?
Carlos Sainz has battled against ‘chosen’ team-mates like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc for all his F1 career — and thrived. Now, at Williams, he finally has a team centred on him, says Mark Hughes. But the fight goes on
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One race to prove himself at Alpine? Heat is on Jack Doohan as Ocon signs off
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
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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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F1’s season opener where racing took a back seat: 2024 Bahrain 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
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What it’s like to drive a grand prix-winning F1 car
The late summer light cast by the setting sun over the foothills of the Serra de Monchique mountains make for a tranquil view. Yet standing on the balcony of a…
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‘What if the car doesn’t suit Lewis? At Ferrari it doesn’t take long for them to turn on you’
Almost 40 years before Lewis Hamilton’s F1 move to Ferrari, John Barnard made the switch. And quickly discovered the special attention foisted on team members
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Before Hamilton: Every British Ferrari F1 driver
Lewis Hamilton will become Ferrari’s first full-time British F1 driver in over 30 years this season – here are the other Brits to race Maranello cars
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