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Timing is right for London GP as Las Vegas sets new F1 blueprint
F1 sees this November’s Las Vegas Grand Prix as a vision of its future and the (unlikely) plans for a London Grand Prix fit right in
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Can Verstappen emulate Vettel’s greatest F1 season?
Max Verstappen and Red Bull are currently in imperious form – similar to Sebastian Vettel’s greatest year in F1, writes Damien Smith
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What would Mercedes do if Hamilton quit F1?
Lewis Hamilton has been defiant amid retirement rumours in a slow start to the Mercedes’ season but who would replace him if he decides enough is enough?
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F1 talks on London Grand Prix reported as new street circuit plans revealed
Floating grandstands planned for waterside East London Grand Prix in plans that could see the first F1 race as early as 2026
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Why McLaren already tips Oscar Piastri to be one of F1’s best, despite disastrous debut
Oscar Piastri started 18th on the grid in his debut F1 race and retired with an electrical issue 13 laps later. But he’s already shown the qualities that can make him a championship contender, McLaren believes
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Hamilton needs right F1 car to unlock his talent. Will Mercedes listen? – MPH
Mercedes has the most successful driver in F1 history but Lewis Hamilton says it’s not listening to his requests on car development. Can the team deliver a machine that allows him to fully exploit his ability?
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Dan Fallows: Aston Martin’s not-so-secret ingredient in push to F1 glory
Fernando Alonso was the star in Bahrain, but as Tony Dodgins writes, it’s due in a large part to factory personnel changes that the Spaniard has been able to shine
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Why unloved Lotus 76 may be Colin Chapman’s most significant car
A wide variety of Lotus cars are often proffered as the ultimate F1 game-changer – but was the Lotus 76 an unusual candidate which trumps them all?
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Racing through the pain barrier: drivers who endured agony to reach the finish line
Finishing sixth in the Bahrain Grand Prix with broken wrists and a fractured toe, Lance Stroll is the latest racer to block out torturous pain rather than miss a race. Here are some of the most incredible stories
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Timing is right for London GP as Las Vegas sets new F1 blueprint
F1 sees this November’s Las Vegas Grand Prix as a vision of its future and the (unlikely) plans for a London Grand Prix fit right in
F1
Can Verstappen emulate Vettel’s greatest F1 season?
Max Verstappen and Red Bull are currently in imperious form – similar to Sebastian Vettel’s greatest year in F1, writes Damien Smith
F1
What would Mercedes do if Hamilton quit F1?
Lewis Hamilton has been defiant amid retirement rumours in a slow start to the Mercedes’ season but who would replace him if he decides enough is enough?
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F1 talks on London Grand Prix reported as new street circuit plans revealed
Floating grandstands planned for waterside East London Grand Prix in plans that could see the first F1 race as early as 2026
F1
Why McLaren already tips Oscar Piastri to be one of F1’s best, despite disastrous debut
Oscar Piastri started 18th on the grid in his debut F1 race and retired with an electrical issue 13 laps later. But he’s already shown the qualities that can make him a championship contender, McLaren believes
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Hamilton needs right F1 car to unlock his talent. Will Mercedes listen? – MPH
Mercedes has the most successful driver in F1 history but Lewis Hamilton says it’s not listening to his requests on car development. Can the team deliver a machine that allows him to fully exploit his ability?
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Dan Fallows: Aston Martin’s not-so-secret ingredient in push to F1 glory
Fernando Alonso was the star in Bahrain, but as Tony Dodgins writes, it’s due in a large part to factory personnel changes that the Spaniard has been able to shine
F1
Why unloved Lotus 76 may be Colin Chapman’s most significant car
A wide variety of Lotus cars are often proffered as the ultimate F1 game-changer – but was the Lotus 76 an unusual candidate which trumps them all?
F1
Racing through the pain barrier: drivers who endured agony to reach the finish line
Finishing sixth in the Bahrain Grand Prix with broken wrists and a fractured toe, Lance Stroll is the latest racer to block out torturous pain rather than miss a race. Here are some of the most incredible stories
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MPH: Will youth trump experience in Saudi GP with a tyre twist?
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
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MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
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
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Bruce McLaren: The Man Behind The Marque
Ambition is a funny thing. For some it burns so bright it sears a lasting scar on their personalities. Others look as if they don’t have a scrap of it…
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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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Alonso: Verstappen not a threat to my Aston Martin F1 seat
Fernando Alonso says it’s “very unlikely” Max Verstappen will be his team-mate, and rejected the idea that he could be replaced by the Dutchman
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Ex-FIA deputy president Robert Reid: ‘speaking up came at a cost’
Former FIA second-in command Robert Reid has expanded on the reasons behind his exit, saying that he was excluded after raising concerns over “fundamental principles” such as transparency and accountability
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Saudi Arabian GP
There’s several key differentiators that could help you win big in F1 Fantasy for this weekend’s 2025 Saudi Arabian GP. Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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