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Johansson’s one-year hitch
Stefan Johansson never quite snatched the Formula 1 win his career deserved. His best shot should have been 1987, when he left Ferrari for McLaren – just as the Woking…
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Briatore’s finest achievement
“You’ve got 20 minutes.” My heart sank as Patrizia Spinelli, Falvio Briatore’s right hand woman, handed the phone over to him. As it turned out, I got 50. We covered…
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Benetton and its albatross
Why Benetton? That’s the question most ask when I mentioned the book I’ve written. I started to wonder myself at times. This is a team about which there is plenty…
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Benetton: when F1 was in fashion
Take a step back for a moment. An Austrian company that sells a sickly sweet, fizzy energy drink is the dominant force in the world’s most technically sophisticated and complex…
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Back when Hill had a mountain to climb
Damon Hill emerged as a candidate for a Williams race seat in late-1992 after Nigel Mansell opted for the US and Riccardo Patrese left for Benetton. Hill had been the…
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Prost’s final fling
With Nigel Mansell gone and new team-mate Damon Hill finding his feet, the path was clear for Alain Prost to make the most of the opportunity to drive the best…
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Williams FW15C: Nobody’s done it better
Thirty years after Alain Prost won the 1993 Formula 1 world championship the Williams FW15C remains the most advanced F1 car ever to race, perhaps challenged only by the McLaren…
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Allen Berg: The Motor Sport Interview
Forty years ago, a 21-year-old unknown from Alberta, Canada, pitched up in England with dreams of racing in Formula 1. Allen Berg made it – just – starting nine grands…
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F1 Retro: F1’s model pupil
F1 Retro – November 2013 The Goodwood Revival crowd were recently treated to the spectacular sight of Jackie Stewart, still spritely at 84 years old, gunning his Tyrrell 006 round…
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Johansson’s one-year hitch
Stefan Johansson never quite snatched the Formula 1 win his career deserved. His best shot should have been 1987, when he left Ferrari for McLaren – just as the Woking…
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Briatore’s finest achievement
“You’ve got 20 minutes.” My heart sank as Patrizia Spinelli, Falvio Briatore’s right hand woman, handed the phone over to him. As it turned out, I got 50. We covered…
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Benetton and its albatross
Why Benetton? That’s the question most ask when I mentioned the book I’ve written. I started to wonder myself at times. This is a team about which there is plenty…
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Benetton: when F1 was in fashion
Take a step back for a moment. An Austrian company that sells a sickly sweet, fizzy energy drink is the dominant force in the world’s most technically sophisticated and complex…
Archive
Back when Hill had a mountain to climb
Damon Hill emerged as a candidate for a Williams race seat in late-1992 after Nigel Mansell opted for the US and Riccardo Patrese left for Benetton. Hill had been the…
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Prost’s final fling
With Nigel Mansell gone and new team-mate Damon Hill finding his feet, the path was clear for Alain Prost to make the most of the opportunity to drive the best…
Great Read
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Williams FW15C: Nobody’s done it better
Thirty years after Alain Prost won the 1993 Formula 1 world championship the Williams FW15C remains the most advanced F1 car ever to race, perhaps challenged only by the McLaren…
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Allen Berg: The Motor Sport Interview
Forty years ago, a 21-year-old unknown from Alberta, Canada, pitched up in England with dreams of racing in Formula 1. Allen Berg made it – just – starting nine grands…
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F1 Retro: F1’s model pupil
F1 Retro – November 2013 The Goodwood Revival crowd were recently treated to the spectacular sight of Jackie Stewart, still spritely at 84 years old, gunning his Tyrrell 006 round…
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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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