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What’s new in Formula 1 2023: drivers, team bosses and rules
All the refreshed driver pairings, team principal changes, and subtle regulation tweaks that could shake up the 2023 F1 season
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Takeover of the tech-heads: new trend in F1 team bosses
F1 team principals often used to be former racers who owned their squad, but the model is rapidly changing in favour of staff with engineering or management qualifications, writes Adam Cooper
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Long Beach 1976, the greatest historic race ever staged
Most halfway serious race fans know that the inaugural Long Beach Grand Prix – technically the US Grand Prix West – ushered in the age of modern street circuits in…
Obituaries
John Wickham obituary: Spirit F1 boss who oversaw Bentley Le Mans win
John Wickham, who has died aged 73, won Le Mans with Bentley, as well as the BTCC title with Frank Biela and Audi, after running the 1980s Spirit F1 team
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Why new Williams boss James Vowles is perfect match for troubled F1 team
Kudos to Williams and Mercedes. It’s been the off-season and therefore there are fewer opportunities to bump into F1 team members and get whispers of what’s going on, but the…
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Max vs Lewis in 2023: will fiery rivalry take them out of title race?— MPH
There’s good reason to think Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will be fighting for the F1 title in 2023. But with a resurgent Ferrari and two capable team-mates, their no-compromise approach could hole both their efforts, writes Mark Hughes
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Brawn on F1’s new direction: ‘Sceptics are eating humble pie – we’ve got fantastic racing’
F1’s departing managing director Ross Brawn believes the championship is going in the right direction – and says the results are there to see
Racing History
Carroll Shelby: the racing driver
Carroll Shelby proved himself a savvy racing driver in a hectic career cut short by a heart condition, laying the foundations for his even greater achievements to come, writes Paul Fearnley
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FIA vs F1: the cracks show after social media war of words
The rift between F1’s governing body and its promoter has become obvious in the wake of Andretti and Cadillac’s bid to join the grid. The squabbling is set to continue but they need each other, writes Chris Medland
F1
What’s new in Formula 1 2023: drivers, team bosses and rules
All the refreshed driver pairings, team principal changes, and subtle regulation tweaks that could shake up the 2023 F1 season
F1
Takeover of the tech-heads: new trend in F1 team bosses
F1 team principals often used to be former racers who owned their squad, but the model is rapidly changing in favour of staff with engineering or management qualifications, writes Adam Cooper
Archive
Long Beach 1976, the greatest historic race ever staged
Most halfway serious race fans know that the inaugural Long Beach Grand Prix – technically the US Grand Prix West – ushered in the age of modern street circuits in…
Obituaries
John Wickham obituary: Spirit F1 boss who oversaw Bentley Le Mans win
John Wickham, who has died aged 73, won Le Mans with Bentley, as well as the BTCC title with Frank Biela and Audi, after running the 1980s Spirit F1 team
F1
Why new Williams boss James Vowles is perfect match for troubled F1 team
Kudos to Williams and Mercedes. It’s been the off-season and therefore there are fewer opportunities to bump into F1 team members and get whispers of what’s going on, but the…
F1
Max vs Lewis in 2023: will fiery rivalry take them out of title race?— MPH
There’s good reason to think Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will be fighting for the F1 title in 2023. But with a resurgent Ferrari and two capable team-mates, their no-compromise approach could hole both their efforts, writes Mark Hughes
F1
Brawn on F1’s new direction: ‘Sceptics are eating humble pie – we’ve got fantastic racing’
F1’s departing managing director Ross Brawn believes the championship is going in the right direction – and says the results are there to see
Racing History
Carroll Shelby: the racing driver
Carroll Shelby proved himself a savvy racing driver in a hectic career cut short by a heart condition, laying the foundations for his even greater achievements to come, writes Paul Fearnley
F1
FIA vs F1: the cracks show after social media war of words
The rift between F1’s governing body and its promoter has become obvious in the wake of Andretti and Cadillac’s bid to join the grid. The squabbling is set to continue but they need each other, writes Chris Medland
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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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Mark Hughes: How Verstappen cracked the McLaren code in Japan
McLaren’s dominance came to an end in Japan as Max Verstappen put on a masterclass to show the Woking team’s seasons will not be the cakewalk some suspected. Here’s how the world champion defeated his rivals
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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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Which Red Bull will show up in Jeddah? – What to watch for at Saudi GP
Can Red Bull rebound from its poor Bahrain showing? And will it be Piastri or Norris leading McLaren’s charge? Here’s the five themes to watch for at the Saudi Arabian GP
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Why isn’t 2025 F1 season as close as predicted? The past explains why
McLaren’s breakthrough in a near-four-year-old ruleset shows F1 rules convergence is a myth – just like Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull and Renault did in 2013, writes Mark Hughes
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Madrid finally awards contract to build F1 circuit for 2026 Spanish GP
Madrid finally has a consortium to build the new Formula 1 circuit that will host the 2026 Spanish GP
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