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Video: Emerson Fittipaldi returns to Lotus at head of Type 72 anniversary parade
Emerson Fittipaldi was back behind the wheel of his beloved Lotus 72 at Hethel in a 50th anniversary celebration event
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The VW F1 engine axed before it could change GP history
A secret VW Formula 1 engine could have taken the racing world by storm in the 1980s, according to its developers. But a mysterious veil was drawn over the project after it was abruptly canned. We investigate in our latest issue
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How F1 will close down Vegas the ‘American Way’ for 2023 GP
F1’s launch party for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix came just over a year before cars will race on the circuit. Adam Cooper investigates its plans to shut down the Strip for a weekend
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Mario Andretti & Mauro Forghieri: living the Ferrari dream
Mauro Forghieri designed the cars that gave Mario Andretti his first Formula 1 win, as well as sports car success. The 1978 world champion recalls Ferrari’s “inspirational” engineer who was determined to win at all costs
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‘Leave me alone, I know what I’m doing’: the Kimi Räikkönen radio message from a past F1 era
With a terse eight words a decade ago, Kimi Räikkönen coined his F1 epitaph, with the series’ most-celebrated radio message. More than a meme, writes Damien Smith, it’s a throwback to the classic racing spirit
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Audi vs Porsche: the family feud behind F1 dream – MPH
Audi is realising its F1 aim, while Porsche is floundering – the intense competition between the sister brands is only amplifying the intrigue
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Mauro Forghieri obituary – Ferrari’s inimitable F1 engineering force
F1 engineering genius Mauro Forghieri came to Ferrari’s rescue in its time of need – then became one of the pillars of its success for years after
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‘Bring driver salaries into F1 cost cap to really level the playing field’
Tony Dodgins is struggling to get worked up about Red Bull’s F1 cost cap breach when teams are paying tens of millions to drivers in the hope of gaining precious tenths
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‘Mauro Forghieri was the one who got things done at Ferrari’: Jody Scheckter
Ferrari’s 1979 F1 world champion, Jody Scheckter, has paid tribute to the team’s legendary chief engineer, Mauro Forghieri, who has died at the age of 87
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Video: Emerson Fittipaldi returns to Lotus at head of Type 72 anniversary parade
Emerson Fittipaldi was back behind the wheel of his beloved Lotus 72 at Hethel in a 50th anniversary celebration event
F1
The VW F1 engine axed before it could change GP history
A secret VW Formula 1 engine could have taken the racing world by storm in the 1980s, according to its developers. But a mysterious veil was drawn over the project after it was abruptly canned. We investigate in our latest issue
F1
How F1 will close down Vegas the ‘American Way’ for 2023 GP
F1’s launch party for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix came just over a year before cars will race on the circuit. Adam Cooper investigates its plans to shut down the Strip for a weekend
Great Read
F1
Mario Andretti & Mauro Forghieri: living the Ferrari dream
Mauro Forghieri designed the cars that gave Mario Andretti his first Formula 1 win, as well as sports car success. The 1978 world champion recalls Ferrari’s “inspirational” engineer who was determined to win at all costs
F1
‘Leave me alone, I know what I’m doing’: the Kimi Räikkönen radio message from a past F1 era
With a terse eight words a decade ago, Kimi Räikkönen coined his F1 epitaph, with the series’ most-celebrated radio message. More than a meme, writes Damien Smith, it’s a throwback to the classic racing spirit
F1
Audi vs Porsche: the family feud behind F1 dream – MPH
Audi is realising its F1 aim, while Porsche is floundering – the intense competition between the sister brands is only amplifying the intrigue
F1
Mauro Forghieri obituary – Ferrari’s inimitable F1 engineering force
F1 engineering genius Mauro Forghieri came to Ferrari’s rescue in its time of need – then became one of the pillars of its success for years after
F1
‘Bring driver salaries into F1 cost cap to really level the playing field’
Tony Dodgins is struggling to get worked up about Red Bull’s F1 cost cap breach when teams are paying tens of millions to drivers in the hope of gaining precious tenths
F1
‘Mauro Forghieri was the one who got things done at Ferrari’: Jody Scheckter
Ferrari’s 1979 F1 world champion, Jody Scheckter, has paid tribute to the team’s legendary chief engineer, Mauro Forghieri, who has died at the age of 87
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MPH: Will Verstappen leave next, as slow Red Bull trails F1 leaders?
Red Bull has reshuffled its drivers and changed development direction but its car is still too slow and months behind the progress of F1 rivals, writes Mark Hughes. Max Verstappen’s uncertain future makes the way forward even murkier
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Mark Hughes: ‘Destroyed’ Lawson could benefit from being dropped by Red Bull
Like Michael Schumacher before him, Max Verstappen has led his team to develop a car that other drivers can’t handle. It might seem premature for Red Bull to drop Liam Lawson, writes Mark Hughes, but returning to a ‘normal’ car could revitalise the 23-year-old
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MPH: Limo-smooth ride is McLaren’s cool F1 trick
An error and poor timing hampered McLaren’s front-row bid in sprint qualifying at the Chinese GP. But the earlier practice session revealed its pace advantage, says Mark Hughes, who has an idea of where the car’s superiority comes from
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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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Tsunoda reveals Red Bull expectations after Lawson swap
Yuki Tsunoda has explained the performance level Red Bull is demanding as he joins the F1 team — and says that he will be allowed to beat Max Verstappen if he’s quick enough
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Tilke’s finest: why F1 misses Malaysia and the swoops (and snakes) of Sepang
The Sepang circuit was a challenging, exhilarating stage where Formula 1 greats shone brightly — but not the first to host a Malaysian Grand Prix. Matt Bishop explores the rich history of the race, and why it deserves a spot on the F1 calendar — despite the perils of the odd king cobra
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Red Bull to run retro-inspired Honda livery in Japanese GP
Red Bull Racing has unveiled the livery that it will sport during this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, paying homage to Honda in the manufacturer’s final home race with the Milton…
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