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Olivier Panis: how fate derailed French F1 hero’s blossoming career
The talented Olivier Panis’s F1 career was a case of ‘what if?’ after one fateful day at Montreal in 1997
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Battle of the OAPs is F1’s real entertainment – Up/down in Canada
It might be time for an F1 ‘Division 2’ category as we revel in the golden age of Max Verstappen
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Canadian GP illusion: F1 rivals closed gap to Red Bull but are no nearer
Max Verstappen did what was expected and delivered Red Bull’s 100th F1 win at the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix. But the winning margin was smaller than usual for this season. That doesn’t mean opponents are getting closer, writes Mark Hughes
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Verstappen equals Senna’s win record with Red Bull’s 100th F1 victory at Canadian GP
Max Verstappen didn’t have it all his way at the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix, but still delivered a lights-to-flag win to equal Ayrton Senna’s tally of 41, and hand Red Bull its 100th F1 victory
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Max Verstappen takes 100th Red Bull F1 win at Canadian GP
Red Bull celebrated 100 F1 wins after Max Verstappen took victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, ahead of a closely-matched Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton
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Hülkenberg loses front-row place for Canadian GP after rain-hit F1 qualifying
Nico Hülkenberg qualified second for the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix, but will start fifth after being penalised for speeding under a red flag. Max Verstappen is on pole, following a rain-affected session, which saw frontrunners eliminated
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‘Buzzing’ Mercedes dreaming of victory — if it passes Montreal F1 test
Optimism has returned to Mercedes after the team jettisoned its ‘size zero’ sidepods and scored a double podium in Spain. George Russell’s even contemplating victory, if the car performs well at the Canadian GP
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MPH: The F1 drivers still clinging to hope of rivalling Verstappen
To most fans, Max Verstappen looks like he’s cruising to his third F1 title but his rivals hasn’t lost hope. Mark Hughes examines why they’re not throwing in the towel just yet
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F1 23 review: racing rejuvenated or relapsed?
Our detailed review of the new F1 23 game including new features, new circuits and a brand new story mode
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Olivier Panis: how fate derailed French F1 hero’s blossoming career
The talented Olivier Panis’s F1 career was a case of ‘what if?’ after one fateful day at Montreal in 1997
Opinion
F1
Battle of the OAPs is F1’s real entertainment – Up/down in Canada
It might be time for an F1 ‘Division 2’ category as we revel in the golden age of Max Verstappen
F1
Canadian GP illusion: F1 rivals closed gap to Red Bull but are no nearer
Max Verstappen did what was expected and delivered Red Bull’s 100th F1 win at the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix. But the winning margin was smaller than usual for this season. That doesn’t mean opponents are getting closer, writes Mark Hughes
F1
Verstappen equals Senna’s win record with Red Bull’s 100th F1 victory at Canadian GP
Max Verstappen didn’t have it all his way at the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix, but still delivered a lights-to-flag win to equal Ayrton Senna’s tally of 41, and hand Red Bull its 100th F1 victory
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Max Verstappen takes 100th Red Bull F1 win at Canadian GP
Red Bull celebrated 100 F1 wins after Max Verstappen took victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, ahead of a closely-matched Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton
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Hülkenberg loses front-row place for Canadian GP after rain-hit F1 qualifying
Nico Hülkenberg qualified second for the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix, but will start fifth after being penalised for speeding under a red flag. Max Verstappen is on pole, following a rain-affected session, which saw frontrunners eliminated
F1
‘Buzzing’ Mercedes dreaming of victory — if it passes Montreal F1 test
Optimism has returned to Mercedes after the team jettisoned its ‘size zero’ sidepods and scored a double podium in Spain. George Russell’s even contemplating victory, if the car performs well at the Canadian GP
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MPH: The F1 drivers still clinging to hope of rivalling Verstappen
To most fans, Max Verstappen looks like he’s cruising to his third F1 title but his rivals hasn’t lost hope. Mark Hughes examines why they’re not throwing in the towel just yet
Esports
F1 23 review: racing rejuvenated or relapsed?
Our detailed review of the new F1 23 game including new features, new circuits and a brand new story mode
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MPH: Assessing F1’s rookie class of 2025 – the Mark Hughes verdict
Mark Hughes weighs up an exceptional 2025 rookie class, dissecting four contrasting debut seasons to reveal who truly stood out the most
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Mark Hughes: Andrea Stella finally banished the ghost of 2010 Abu Dhabi disaster
Mark Hughes revisits the race that gave McLaren team principal Andrea Stella a sleepless night ahead of this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: how victory in 2025 was forged from a Ferrari failure 15 years earlier
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Mark Hughes: Piastri pass on Norris was part of McLaren’s bold strategy to foil Verstappen
Mark Hughes explains how McLaren’s pre-planned lap-one swap and split-tyre strategy blunted Verstappen’s threat and laid the groundwork for Norris’s title-winning drive
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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
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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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Return of the Portuguese GP. Is it a placeholder for another F1 street track?
Formula 1’s two-year return to Portimao may be less a long-term endorsement than a holding pattern, as the championship keeps calendar space open for future street races
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Matt Bishop: He was Williams’ first winning driver but so few know his name
Two Australian F1 drivers who came to Europe at the same time: one became world champion, the other faded from memory. But both Alan Jones and Brian McGuire have their place in racing history
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Martin Brundle reveals his F1 driver of 2025
Veteran broadcaster and F1 driver Martin Brundle has picked out the contender he’s been most impressed with this year
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