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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
Opinion
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Racing at Qatar makes F1 drivers sick – Up and down in Lu(o)sail
The idea of racing in the UAE is usually nauseating enough due to much of the region’s human rights abuses against its own citizens and the horrifically bland tracks – but this time in Qatar things got even worse
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F1 tyre troubles sum up a chaotic, disorganised Qatar weekend: 2023 GP diary
The chaotic scenes on track were replicated off it at times in Qatar as Formula 1 had one of its more challenging weekends on multiple fronts, but there was some…
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‘Still too early to be racing in Qatar’: F1 drivers go flat-out in hellish GP
A day after sealing his third world championship in the sprint race, Max Verstappen took his 14th grand prix victory of the season. It was comfortable in the sense of…
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2023 F1 driver line-ups: latest contract updates
Formula 1’s 2023 driver line-ups: here’s a full run-down of the drivers racing in the current season, including AlphaTauri’s mid-season changes that have brought a return for Daniel ricciardo and debut for Liam Lawson
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‘This one is my best F1 title’. But Verstappen shares glory with Piastri in Qatar sprint
Max Verstappen is crowned 2023 F1 champion midway through the Qatar sprint race after Sergio Perez crashes out, while Oscar Piastri takes his first F1 win
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MPH: Alfa due F1 improvement as it waits for big bang of Audi ownership
In just over two years, Audi will begin trying to transform Sauber into an F1 championship-winning team. Right now it’s just ticking over, says Mark Hughes, but a recent upgrade could show its worth in Qatar
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When will Max Verstappen win the 2023 F1 championship?
Max Verstappen looks likely to win the 2023 F1 championship at the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race this weekend thanks to his 177-point lead. Here’s when and where he’s likely to secure the title — and who has a (slim) chance of challenging him
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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
F1
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
Opinion
F1
Racing at Qatar makes F1 drivers sick – Up and down in Lu(o)sail
The idea of racing in the UAE is usually nauseating enough due to much of the region’s human rights abuses against its own citizens and the horrifically bland tracks – but this time in Qatar things got even worse
F1
F1 tyre troubles sum up a chaotic, disorganised Qatar weekend: 2023 GP diary
The chaotic scenes on track were replicated off it at times in Qatar as Formula 1 had one of its more challenging weekends on multiple fronts, but there was some…
F1
‘Still too early to be racing in Qatar’: F1 drivers go flat-out in hellish GP
A day after sealing his third world championship in the sprint race, Max Verstappen took his 14th grand prix victory of the season. It was comfortable in the sense of…
F1
2023 F1 driver line-ups: latest contract updates
Formula 1’s 2023 driver line-ups: here’s a full run-down of the drivers racing in the current season, including AlphaTauri’s mid-season changes that have brought a return for Daniel ricciardo and debut for Liam Lawson
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‘This one is my best F1 title’. But Verstappen shares glory with Piastri in Qatar sprint
Max Verstappen is crowned 2023 F1 champion midway through the Qatar sprint race after Sergio Perez crashes out, while Oscar Piastri takes his first F1 win
F1
MPH: Alfa due F1 improvement as it waits for big bang of Audi ownership
In just over two years, Audi will begin trying to transform Sauber into an F1 championship-winning team. Right now it’s just ticking over, says Mark Hughes, but a recent upgrade could show its worth in Qatar
F1
When will Max Verstappen win the 2023 F1 championship?
Max Verstappen looks likely to win the 2023 F1 championship at the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race this weekend thanks to his 177-point lead. Here’s when and where he’s likely to secure the title — and who has a (slim) chance of challenging him
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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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The “unexpected” phone call that ended Lawson’s Red Bull stint
Media day in Suzuka was always going to be dominated by one thing, with Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda both sharing the timeline of events that led to their very public seat swapping ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix
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Does Red Bull’s Lawson debacle vindicate Perez?
You could argue Sergio Perez has done his reputation a lot of good by not being on the Formula 1 grid this year. The Mexican was often criticised during his…
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix
Big questions hang over F1 Fantasy choices for the 2025 Japanese GP. Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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