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Leclerc shows more nous than Ferrari strategy dept: Abu Dhabi Up/down
The world’s ‘greatest’ racing championship wrapped things up in the romantic surroundings of Yas Marina – with a race result to match
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Sargeant’s F1 future in the balance as Max poaches Sainz’s trainer
A mammoth 22-race season came to a close with the now-traditional trip to the Yas Marina Circuit, and despite an exhausted paddock there was still plenty of whispers and movement…
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Plenty of rubber to burn: why Max dominated Abu Dhabi GP this time
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
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Best F1 driver of the year: 2023 Season Review Awards
Can you see past Max Verstappen as the best F1 driver of 2023?
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Best F1 overtake of the year: 2023 Season Review Awards
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?
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Max Verstappen’s F1 records — the ones he beat and broke in 2023
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
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MPH: Hamilton and Verstappen as team-mates? It’s all just a game
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
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Will F1’s next superstar emerge? What to watch for at 2023 Abu Dhabi GP
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
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Cast your votes in our F1 Season Review Awards
2023 Season Review Awards in association with To vote now, click here! Our annual review of the Formula 1 season is about to go live and we are asking our…
Opinion
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Leclerc shows more nous than Ferrari strategy dept: Abu Dhabi Up/down
The world’s ‘greatest’ racing championship wrapped things up in the romantic surroundings of Yas Marina – with a race result to match
F1
Sargeant’s F1 future in the balance as Max poaches Sainz’s trainer
A mammoth 22-race season came to a close with the now-traditional trip to the Yas Marina Circuit, and despite an exhausted paddock there was still plenty of whispers and movement…
F1
Plenty of rubber to burn: why Max dominated Abu Dhabi GP this time
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
Awards
Best F1 driver of the year: 2023 Season Review Awards
Can you see past Max Verstappen as the best F1 driver of 2023?
Awards
Best F1 overtake of the year: 2023 Season Review Awards
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?
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Max Verstappen’s F1 records — the ones he beat and broke in 2023
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
F1
MPH: Hamilton and Verstappen as team-mates? It’s all just a game
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
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Will F1’s next superstar emerge? What to watch for at 2023 Abu Dhabi GP
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
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MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
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Bruce McLaren: The Man Behind The Marque
Ambition is a funny thing. For some it burns so bright it sears a lasting scar on their personalities. Others look as if they don’t have a scrap of it…
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Mark Hughes: How Verstappen cracked the McLaren code in Japan
McLaren’s dominance came to an end in Japan as Max Verstappen put on a masterclass to show the Woking team’s seasons will not be the cakewalk some suspected. Here’s how the world champion defeated his rivals
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McLaren drivers swapped tips ahead of Chinese GP. Norris also quietly planned attack
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
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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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The Ferrari updates Hamilton hopes will fix his car problems in Bahrain
Ferrari is the Formula 1 team bringing the biggest update for its car in the Bahrain Grand Prix
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F1 rules out 2026 V10s – but engine ‘adjustments’ still being discussed
The FIA says engine manufacturers have committed to the planned 2026 rules, with some modifications
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Desert storm: F1’s biggest Bahrain Grand Prix controversies
Over the years, the Bahrain Grand Prix has offered plenty of on-track – and some off-track – drama. These are the top controversies from the Sakhir event
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