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Ricciardo could be set for rude awakening from F1 return dream
Daniel Ricciardo says he’s getting back in the mood to race in F1 – but are there any competitive seats available?
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Red flag or safety car — how should F1 handle late-race crashes?
A red flag looked to have prevented a safety car finish at the Australian Grand Prix — until a pile-up at the restart saw drivers process to the chequered flag. How far should F1 go to ensure cars race to the end? asks Adam Cooper
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Alpine and Ferrari’s F1 success: The Australian Grand Prix we didn’t see
It was a dismal end to the 2023 Australian Grand Prix for Alpine and Ferrari, but we could have easily been talking about their resurgence, data from Project F1 reveals
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Andretti vs Mansell: the 1993 IndyCar team-mates who couldn’t get along
The traditional pre-season test at Phoenix International Raceway was usually a casual, under-the-radar affair – no fans to speak of, just a handful of photographers, sport writers and local reporters…
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The Jaguar F1 horror that still haunts Ford
Ford and Red Bull in alliance for 2026? These two have previous, and it didn’t end well. OK, the colours, brand names and personalities were different when Jaguar Racing was…
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Howden Ganley: My life in cars
When I was young, our family car was… A Morris Minor, which my mother let me race once. We also had an MG TF 1250 which my father raced against…
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Senna’s East Midlands masterclass
In 1993 Ayrton Senna – cited so often as Formula 1’s greatest driver – produced what many feel was his finest racing lap, on a rain-sodden day in the East…
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Formula 1: Good month, bad month — May 2023
Good month Faster Aston Cheeky ’Nando’s Aston Martin heroics are the only thing saving the F1 season so far. Mercedes’ web admin Filming the return of his third place Saudi…
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Why Fernando Alonso won his penalty appeal at 2023 Saudi Arabian GP
Fernando Alonso took his Aston Martin to a second consecutive podium in Jeddah. Or did he? He was third past the flag. He stood on the podium and took part…
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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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