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Aston Martin’s failed first F1 attempt: the DP155
Before Lawrence, Lance and Fernando – and even the DBR4 – Aston Martin placed world championship aspirations behind an experimental car that barely had a proper test
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Verstappen: ‘If next year’s team-mate is Ricciardo, we’ll have a great time’
Max Verstappen fuelled rumours of a rethink at Red Bull, hinting that the team has yet to decide whether Sergio Perez or Daniel Ricciardo will partner him in 2024
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A year after Russell’s first F1 win: has he fallen victim to the ‘Hamilton effect’?
It’s been one year since George Russell’s first F1 victory at Interlagos, but it remains the highlight of his grand prix career. After a season in which he beat Lewis Hamilton, what has happened to his form in 2023? asks Cambridge Kisby
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A three-race F1 audition? Perez & Ricciardo’s mission to wow Red Bull
The contrast was stark: Sergio Perez crashed before Turn 1 in Mexico, while Daniel Ricciardo mixed it with F1’s frontrunners. But Red Bull won’t change its line-up after one race, writes Damien Smith. It might after another three…
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The nation that delivers F1 classics: five of the best Brazilian GPs
Senna stunner, Pace’s first win and Jordan’s final hurrah. Motor Sport runs through five of the best Brazilian GPs
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‘Lawrence isn’t happy’. Aston Martin dip clouds bumper F1 points haul
Aston Martin has four-times the F1 points haul as last year, but the mood in the team is bleak after slipping behind rivals. Is reversing that momentum crucial, asks Chris Medland, or is the team better concentrating fully on 2024?
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Two stunning drives, 5 years apart. Does Ricciardo’s past show F1 future?
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?
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Has F1 saved its best sprint race for last? What to watch for at 2023 Sao Paulo GP
The sixth and final sprint race of the season is set for Sao Paulo — the host of many dramatic moments in its 50-year F1 history. Could Brazil’s unpredictable weather deliver a surprise result or will Verstappen continue on record-breaking form?
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Mika Häkkinen: one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time?
A qualifying demon who hid his intelligence — and fun side — Mika Häkkinen won his first world championship 25 years ago. Does he qualify as one of the all-time F1 greats, asks Matt Bishop?
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MPH: Ferrari’s big F1 car changes — why team is convinced of major advance
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?
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MPH: Will Norris fight like Verstappen for F1 crown?
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?
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Lewis Hamilton’s crucial first 100 days at Ferrari
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…
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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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F1 2025 pre-season testing – Day 2: Sainz fastest but McLaren is still to show pace
Carlos Sainz is fastest on the second day of F1 pre-season testing but McLaren’s pace looks ominous
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Who has completed most laps in 2025 F1 pre-season testing at Bahrain?
Lap counts for driver, teams and power units at 2025 F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain
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Red Bull suspicions bring reminder of F1’s biggest sandbagger
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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