Could Abu Dhabi GP be cancelled? F1 safety fears over Gaza conflict
Questions have been asked about the safety of F1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, over fears that an Israeli invasion of Gaza will destabilise the Middle East and make the UAE a target
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Sprint race weekends are under review once again, with all ideas ‘open to consideration’. As Damien Smith writes, could reverse grids, development drivers or even racing for charity breath new life into the struggling format?
F1 legends past and present have brought drama to the Mexican Grand Prix – we look back at the best on the 60th anniversary of its first championship F1 race
Sergio Perez is adamant that he’ll be racing in F1 for Red Bull in 2024 but doubts over his future remain. Channelling home crowd support into a strong drive at the Mexican GP could firmly change the narrative, says Chris Medland
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen wound the clock back in Texas as the Mercedes driver chased his Red Bull rival to the flag in an echo of the 2021 US Grand Prix. But was their duel a sign of what’s to come, or a by-product of an overly-aggressive set-up, asks Mark Hughes?
On October 27 1963, the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez opened its doors to the world of Formula 1 for the first time. The championship had already been decided — Jim Clark…
Bernie Ecclestone may be responsible for a “hefty chunk” of F1’s global success, but he has also often found himself at the heart of controversy. The reason for both? He’s fearless, writes Matt Bishop
F1 races among the clouds this weekend in Mexico City, on a circuit renowned for being one of the toughest for engineers to crack. But, as Dominic Tobin writes, if teams can get it right, they can ultimately gain a winning advantage
Thought the age of whacky F1 sponsors was over? Think again…
Questions have been asked about the safety of F1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, over fears that an Israeli invasion of Gaza will destabilise the Middle East and make the UAE a target
Sprint race weekends are under review once again, with all ideas ‘open to consideration’. As Damien Smith writes, could reverse grids, development drivers or even racing for charity breath new life into the struggling format?
F1 legends past and present have brought drama to the Mexican Grand Prix – we look back at the best on the 60th anniversary of its first championship F1 race
Sergio Perez is adamant that he’ll be racing in F1 for Red Bull in 2024 but doubts over his future remain. Channelling home crowd support into a strong drive at the Mexican GP could firmly change the narrative, says Chris Medland
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen wound the clock back in Texas as the Mercedes driver chased his Red Bull rival to the flag in an echo of the 2021 US Grand Prix. But was their duel a sign of what’s to come, or a by-product of an overly-aggressive set-up, asks Mark Hughes?
On October 27 1963, the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez opened its doors to the world of Formula 1 for the first time. The championship had already been decided — Jim Clark…
Bernie Ecclestone may be responsible for a “hefty chunk” of F1’s global success, but he has also often found himself at the heart of controversy. The reason for both? He’s fearless, writes Matt Bishop
F1 races among the clouds this weekend in Mexico City, on a circuit renowned for being one of the toughest for engineers to crack. But, as Dominic Tobin writes, if teams can get it right, they can ultimately gain a winning advantage
Thought the age of whacky F1 sponsors was over? Think again…
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks Mark Hughes
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
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
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
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
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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For an Italian F1 driver, few roles are more coveted than a Ferrari race seat, but Giancarlo Fisichella had the misfortune of joining the team during a testing 2009 season
F1 moves closer to changing its rules in a bid to avoid one engine manufacturer dominating for years, and looks to spark out the grass fires that plagued Suzuka
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