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From IndyCar to F1: The best of the Long Beach Grand Prix
From record-breaking recovery drives to controversial contacts, here are some of the greatest races at the Long Beach street circuit ahead of IndyCar’s latest visit
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‘Sensible’ George Russell : an F1 leader emerges
George Russell has begun the 2023 F1 season in flying form. But more than that, writes Tony Dodgins, his authority within the series is growing
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F1’s rookie trio: a shining talent, one with rough edges, and another off the pace
A break in the F1 schedule will give F1’s three rookies a chance to catch their breath and reflect on how they have performed so far. Chris Medland offers three varying assessments
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McLaren MP4/8 – the underrated 1993 F1 car Senna still ‘loved’
McLaren chassis designer Matthew Jeffreys remembers the MP4/8, the car in which Ayrton Senna valiantly took five wins against adversity in 1993 – including his last F1 victory
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‘Pure genius’ – Senna, Donington and the best opening lap in F1 history
Thirty years on from a rain-soaked Donington Park, F1 still hasn’t seen anything like Ayrton Senna’s opening lap of the 1993 European GP. Matt Bishop remembers the magic
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How to fill the F1 gap in April: best of the motor racing calendar
From BTCC and BSB in Britain, to hotly-anticipated IndyCar, MotoGP and WEC races internationally, here’s our guide on what to watch while F1 takes a pause in April
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Red Bull’s big F1 advantage was likely downfall of ‘paranoid’ Perez — MPH
After issues in practice and a qualifying crash in Australia, Sergio Perez looked to have a sense of paranoid. But, as Mark Hughes explains, he was probably caught out by the trait that gives this year’s Red Bull its edge
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How to fix F1
F1 wants to deliver the greatest spectacle in racing but too often, grands prix are tarnished by rule disputes, interruptions and a dominant team. Have no fear, Motor Sport knows how to fix it…
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Eddie Jordan remembers his F1 team’s last win: ‘It was total carnage’
F1 has rarely seen more chaos than in the rain-soaked 2003 Brazilian GP, where less than half the field finished and Giancarlo Fisichella’s win was confirmed after a legal battle. The result may have looked lucky, but Eddie Jordan reveals the clever strategy behind it
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Ultra-competitive Cowell gives Newey a clear run at devising next-gen Aston F1 car
Aston Martin F1’s CEO Andy Cowell has made himself its team boss too, demoting Mike Krack to a trackside role. Mark Hughes explains how the brilliant former Merc engine guru can make the difference
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How McLaren’s great ‘communicators’ unlocked its F1 potential
Just a few seasons ago McLaren was staring into the abyss, with a poor car and dysfunctional team – Mark Hughes explains how Zak Brown empowered some crucial staff to get it firing again
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MPH: Sainz finally has an F1 team to lead. Is it worth dropping so far down the grid?
Carlos Sainz has battled against ‘chosen’ team-mates like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc for all his F1 career — and thrived. Now, at Williams, he finally has a team centred on him, says Mark Hughes. But the fight goes on
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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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F1’s season opener where racing took a back seat: 2024 Bahrain GP diary
Christian Horner dominated the headlines in the run-up to — and during — the 2024 Bahrain GP weekend despite the best efforts of Alpine, Yuki Tsunoda and a glorious V8
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Cowell’s blueprint for F1 success: the Mercedes methods he’s imposing at Aston Martin
Andy Cowell will be the new face of Aston Martin as its F1 team principal. But more significant are the changes he’s been making behind the scenes ahead of Adrian Newey’s arrival, writes Adam Cooper
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What it’s like to drive a grand prix-winning F1 car
The late summer light cast by the setting sun over the foothills of the Serra de Monchique mountains make for a tranquil view. Yet standing on the balcony of a…
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‘What if the car doesn’t suit Lewis? At Ferrari it doesn’t take long for them to turn on you’
Almost 40 years before Lewis Hamilton’s F1 move to Ferrari, John Barnard made the switch. And quickly discovered the special attention foisted on team members
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