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Full F1 schedule for 2025, including the first grand prix of the season in Australia, the whole calendar and circuit guides for the 24-race Formula 1 season
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Mark Donohue: the professional who changed motor racing
Twenty six years ago, on May 28, 1972, a driver with a degree in mechanical engineering from Brown University won the Indianapolis 500. His name was Mark Donohue. It was…
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Michael Schumacher’s dirtiest tricks: F1 drives that disgraced a champion
One of the greatest drivers ever seen on the Formula 1 stage, Michael Schumacher refused to contemplate defeat: an attitude that brought him audacious results, but led him to shameful tactics. Matt Bishop picks the five lowest moments
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Why Max Verstappen is F1’s Michael Jordan: ‘He won’t let anyone else win’
All but confirmed as the 2024 Formula 1 world champion, Max Verstappen has been relentless in pursuit of the title, despite the pace of rivals. The parallels to another sporting great are unavoidable for Cambridge Kisby
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MPH: 2025 F1 rookies are strongest in years. Who will be the megastar?
At least four rookie drivers are set to join the F1 grid in 2025 — potentially joined by Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto. Mark Hughes explores why youth has overtaken experience in the world championship
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Wolff ‘liked’ Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 move: ‘Everyone has a shelf life’
Toto Wolff has spoken of his relief that Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari spared him an awkward conversation about the seven-time champion’s retirement. The Mercedes team principal said that he…
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Is Lando Norris really the worst F1 drivers’ title contender?
Lando Norris’s 2024 drivers’ have evaporated despite having a car which continues to lead the field. But he’s hardly the first F1 driver to miss out on a major championship opportunity…
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Jochen Mass recalls his tragic F1 win – on Montjuïch’s darkest day
Jochen Mass remembers how his only F1 win came at one of the world championship’s true low points in this month’s edition
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Who is Gabriel Bortoleto? The stunning drives that sealed his F1 seat
Gabriel Bortoleto will join the F1 grid in 2025 in Sauber. Motor Sport looks back on the Brazilian’s most convincing drives in his rise to the top
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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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Relics of a racing great: personal treasures of Alberto Ascari
There are motor racing museums all over the world focusing on everything from single manufacturers to individual racers. But sometimes the general public has never had the chance to see…
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Mansell’s debut Ferrari win: How its British F1 hero won first time out
Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 debut comes 30 years after Nigel Mansell won on his first race for the Scuderia – legendary designer John Barnard remembers Nigel that famous race
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Lewis Hamilton on track for Ferrari: which cars can F1 teams test?
Why is Lewis Hamilton driving a 2023 Ferrari? Here’s everything you need to know about F1 testing, including what car Hamilton drove for his first test in Maranello and how far he is able to drive it
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