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We want to move McLaren HQ to Middle East, says Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia targets top F1 teams and staff as it aims to rival UK’s motor sport valley
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Andretti’s latest move is sign of F1’s changing world – MPH
Andretti has answered another question asked by bringing an automotive behemoth to its F1 bid, but the tension between the FIA and FOM is clear
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Andretti announces Cadillac F1 tie-up to ‘pursue’ entry
Legendary American racing team Andretti has announced it is joining up with Cadillac in an attempt to join the world championship
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Does Ben Sulayem’s Tweet signal F1 help for Andretti and co?
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s surprise Tweet sent ripples through the F1 world – but will a ‘new’ application process for prospective teams actually give them a chance?
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The talking ends in Bahrain: F1’s first GP of 2023 in Sakhir
Sakhir, Bahrain, March 3-5 Bahrain hosting the season opener is becoming the norm with the Middle Eastern country now kicking off the season for a third consecutive year. Since its…
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‘Senna’ director believes new Ecclestone doc vindicates Prost
Manish Pandey says he still feels regret for Prost upset over Senna film – but Ecclestone is only full of praise for Frenchman in new documentary
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Why more F1 heads could roll in 2023 season
Though F1’s big guns stayed in front for 2022, all teams were remarkably close – it could lead to significant movement on the grid soon, writes Chris Medland
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2023 F1 testing to offer first sight of new cars
Preparation for the upcoming season will start with an official three days of winter testing at Bahrain International Circuit – a week before the opening race at the same venue.…
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Parting shot: February 2023
July 21, 1974 Newbury Park, UK All-star line-up for a charity cricket match the day after the British Grand Prix. Back row, from left: John Watson, Guy Edwards, Mike Hailwood,…
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We want to move McLaren HQ to Middle East, says Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia targets top F1 teams and staff as it aims to rival UK’s motor sport valley
F1
Andretti’s latest move is sign of F1’s changing world – MPH
Andretti has answered another question asked by bringing an automotive behemoth to its F1 bid, but the tension between the FIA and FOM is clear
F1
Andretti announces Cadillac F1 tie-up to ‘pursue’ entry
Legendary American racing team Andretti has announced it is joining up with Cadillac in an attempt to join the world championship
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Does Ben Sulayem’s Tweet signal F1 help for Andretti and co?
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s surprise Tweet sent ripples through the F1 world – but will a ‘new’ application process for prospective teams actually give them a chance?
Archive
The talking ends in Bahrain: F1’s first GP of 2023 in Sakhir
Sakhir, Bahrain, March 3-5 Bahrain hosting the season opener is becoming the norm with the Middle Eastern country now kicking off the season for a third consecutive year. Since its…
F1
‘Senna’ director believes new Ecclestone doc vindicates Prost
Manish Pandey says he still feels regret for Prost upset over Senna film – but Ecclestone is only full of praise for Frenchman in new documentary
F1
Why more F1 heads could roll in 2023 season
Though F1’s big guns stayed in front for 2022, all teams were remarkably close – it could lead to significant movement on the grid soon, writes Chris Medland
Archive
2023 F1 testing to offer first sight of new cars
Preparation for the upcoming season will start with an official three days of winter testing at Bahrain International Circuit – a week before the opening race at the same venue.…
Archive
Parting shot: February 2023
July 21, 1974 Newbury Park, UK All-star line-up for a charity cricket match the day after the British Grand Prix. Back row, from left: John Watson, Guy Edwards, Mike Hailwood,…
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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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