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Fernando Alonso’s Jim Bowen tribute – Up and Down in Brazil
The 2023 Sao Paulo GP F1 event in Brazil bore comparison to an ’80s British gameshow – naturally
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‘Brilliant’ Interlagos F1 layout delivers in Sao Paulo — Las Vegas…take note
From the ridiculous to the sublime at Interlagos this weekend with Friday’s scenes courtesy of the weather and then the sensational end to the race on Sunday, and there were…
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Why McLaren couldn’t take its genuine chance of Sao Paulo GP win
2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix analysis: Lando Norris showed that Red Bull no longer has a comfortable F1 advantage, but he couldn’t use that pace to challenge for victory in Brazil. Mark Hughes explains why
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Jonathan Palmer’s ‘red mist’ F1 drive from last to fourth at Adelaide: My Greatest Race
I always enjoyed driving the street circuits, particularly back in the days when the turbocharged Formula 1 cars had so much more power than the normally aspirated, Cosworth powered cars…
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MPH: Mercedes mystery – F1 drivers can’t explain pace swings
Lewis Hamilton has a clear margin oover George Russell in F1 points this year – but their pace is closely matched, despite the advantage changing race to race, and neither can explain it
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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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Fernando Alonso’s Jim Bowen tribute – Up and Down in Brazil
The 2023 Sao Paulo GP F1 event in Brazil bore comparison to an ’80s British gameshow – naturally
F1
‘Brilliant’ Interlagos F1 layout delivers in Sao Paulo — Las Vegas…take note
From the ridiculous to the sublime at Interlagos this weekend with Friday’s scenes courtesy of the weather and then the sensational end to the race on Sunday, and there were…
F1
Why McLaren couldn’t take its genuine chance of Sao Paulo GP win
2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix analysis: Lando Norris showed that Red Bull no longer has a comfortable F1 advantage, but he couldn’t use that pace to challenge for victory in Brazil. Mark Hughes explains why
Great Read
Archive
Jonathan Palmer’s ‘red mist’ F1 drive from last to fourth at Adelaide: My Greatest Race
I always enjoyed driving the street circuits, particularly back in the days when the turbocharged Formula 1 cars had so much more power than the normally aspirated, Cosworth powered cars…
F1
MPH: Mercedes mystery – F1 drivers can’t explain pace swings
Lewis Hamilton has a clear margin oover George Russell in F1 points this year – but their pace is closely matched, despite the advantage changing race to race, and neither can explain it
F1
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
F1
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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MPH: Will Verstappen leave next, as slow Red Bull trails F1 leaders?
Red Bull has reshuffled its drivers and changed development direction but its car is still too slow and months behind the progress of F1 rivals, writes Mark Hughes. Max Verstappen’s uncertain future makes the way forward even murkier
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Mark Hughes: ‘Destroyed’ Lawson could benefit from being dropped by Red Bull
Like Michael Schumacher before him, Max Verstappen has led his team to develop a car that other drivers can’t handle. It might seem premature for Red Bull to drop Liam Lawson, writes Mark Hughes, but returning to a ‘normal’ car could revitalise the 23-year-old
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MPH: Limo-smooth ride is McLaren’s cool F1 trick
An error and poor timing hampered McLaren’s front-row bid in sprint qualifying at the Chinese GP. But the earlier practice session revealed its pace advantage, says Mark Hughes, who has an idea of where the car’s superiority comes from
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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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2025 Japanese Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Formula 1 arrives in Japan for the third round of the 2025 season, with McLaren still seen as favourite but with plenty of intrigue to see who can challenge the…
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The hidden inspiration behind 2025 F1 team liveries
F1’s creative designers have come up with the first one-off liveries of the 2025 F1 season. But the standard car designs are more inspired than you might think…
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FIA to take measures to prevent more fires during Japanese GP
The FIA has announced it will introduce measures to combat the grass fires that triggered red flags during second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. The afternoon running was interrupted…
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