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Grand prix racing’s big night out: F1 75 at the O2
Neon signs flicker as young fans gaze up at the enlarged posters of Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. There’s a sharp chill in the air but for thousands…
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Could 2025 be the best F1 season… Ever?
What’s the most intriguing question hanging over the 2025 season? Lewis Hamilton’s fortunes at Ferrari, perhaps? Forty years old as he joins the sport’s highest-profile team and off the back…
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France’s fearsome street circuit: Rouen-les-Essarts where Fangio gave a ‘driving lesson’
Rouen-les-Essarts was one of the finest circuits in Europe at one time, both feared and revered by drivers for the challenges it posed. The track, established at Orival near the…
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Karun Chandhok: F1 Insider
The next two years are critical for Aston Martin. In the early races of ’23, Fernando Alonso and his green squad were the feel-good story of Formula 1, racking up…
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F1 ‘90s revival: why we could see McLaren and Williams back in a championship duel
Even when McLaren and Williams were vying for which could dominate F1 back in the 1990s, Williams was a less structured place, much more of an artisan workshop than the…
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The Editor: F1 merits a royal celebration after 75 years
It’s going to be hard to miss Formula 1’s celebrations this year. Twenty twenty-five marks the 75th anniversary of the World Drivers’ Championship (as distinct from Formula 1 itself which…
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2025 Mercedes F1 car launch: W16 revealed ahead of Bahrain shakedown
Mercedes 2025 F1 car launch: date and location of reveal, plus driver line-up and key personnel
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Mercedes kept falling into a trap, says George Russell: ‘This year is different’
Mercedes has been on the back foot since 2022. But, George Russell says that the F1 team is placing its faith in a new approach — and he’ll need just five laps to know if it has succeeded
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F1 2025’s drivers and teams
McLaren MCL39 The next step beckons, to win a drivers’ title for the first time since 2008 Driver Lando Norris Oscar Piastri Car No 4 81 Wins 4 2 Poles…
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Grand prix racing’s big night out: F1 75 at the O2
Neon signs flicker as young fans gaze up at the enlarged posters of Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. There’s a sharp chill in the air but for thousands…
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Could 2025 be the best F1 season… Ever?
What’s the most intriguing question hanging over the 2025 season? Lewis Hamilton’s fortunes at Ferrari, perhaps? Forty years old as he joins the sport’s highest-profile team and off the back…
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France’s fearsome street circuit: Rouen-les-Essarts where Fangio gave a ‘driving lesson’
Rouen-les-Essarts was one of the finest circuits in Europe at one time, both feared and revered by drivers for the challenges it posed. The track, established at Orival near the…
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Karun Chandhok: F1 Insider
The next two years are critical for Aston Martin. In the early races of ’23, Fernando Alonso and his green squad were the feel-good story of Formula 1, racking up…
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F1 ‘90s revival: why we could see McLaren and Williams back in a championship duel
Even when McLaren and Williams were vying for which could dominate F1 back in the 1990s, Williams was a less structured place, much more of an artisan workshop than the…
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The Editor: F1 merits a royal celebration after 75 years
It’s going to be hard to miss Formula 1’s celebrations this year. Twenty twenty-five marks the 75th anniversary of the World Drivers’ Championship (as distinct from Formula 1 itself which…
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2025 Mercedes F1 car launch: W16 revealed ahead of Bahrain shakedown
Mercedes 2025 F1 car launch: date and location of reveal, plus driver line-up and key personnel
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Mercedes kept falling into a trap, says George Russell: ‘This year is different’
Mercedes has been on the back foot since 2022. But, George Russell says that the F1 team is placing its faith in a new approach — and he’ll need just five laps to know if it has succeeded
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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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Norris takes aim at rivals, media for ‘crap’ talk, but it’s all part of the game
Claims of McLaren F1 dominance need to be scrutinised, says Lando Norris, as his team boss warns that rivals are looking to put pressure on the championship leaders
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Verstappen: ‘I do agree with Red Bull criticism over Lawson decision’
World champion Max Verstappen has doubled down on his backing of an Instagram post criticising Red Bull’s decision to demote Liam Lawson to Racing Bulls after just two races. Former…
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The Ferrari habits slowing down Sainz’s adaptation to Williams
Carlos Sainz opens up on the driving issues that he has faced since switching to Williams’s F1 car for 2025
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