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F1 Retro: Good God, it’s an Arrows
F1 Retro June 2002 The German grand prix which took place in July 2002 was won by Michael Schumacher from pole for Ferrari. However, it would also become a footnote…
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Formula 1: good month, bad month — September 2022
Good month Flashback! Mick Schumacher earned his first points at Silverstone after a battle with Max Verstappen. A Schumacher versus a Verstappen – is it 1994 again? Teary-eyed An…
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Tougher F1 crash tests demanded after Zhou Guanyu’s Silverstone crash
Zhou Guanyu emerged unscathed from a terrifying-looking accident in the opening seconds of the British Grand Prix, his Alfa Romeo flipping behind the barriers after interlocking wheels with George Russell’s…
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Ferrari’s Silverstone strategy call that cost Charles Leclerc
Silverstone marked the second time this season that Ferrari was involved in a controversial strategy call. Unlike at Monaco, it didn’t cost the team a victory, as Carlos Sainz took…
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Word on the beat, September 2022
A Porsche announcement at the Austrian GP concerning its buying a stake in Red Bull Racing in the future was postponed, probably until the end of the year when it’s…
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‘Why should Mercedes’ problem be everyone else’s problem?’ Mark Hughes
The FIA issued Technical Directive 039 to the F1 teams ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. It addressed the vexed issue of bouncing and porpoising following complaints from drivers in…
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Bernie Ecclestone to face fraud charges after tax investigation
The incredible story of Bernie Ecclestone took another twist in July when it was announced that he would face charges of fraud after an investigation by the UK tax authorities.…
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The Classic at Silverstone to honour Sir Frank Williams
The British Grand Prix may be over and done with for another season, but there’s still plenty of Formula 1 action still to come at Silverstone as this year’s Classic…
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Podcast: Anthony Davidson, My big break
For most racing drivers, the chance to step up to Formula 1 is the opportunity of their careers, but Anthony Davidson says that his first grand prix start is something…
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F1 Retro: Good God, it’s an Arrows
F1 Retro June 2002 The German grand prix which took place in July 2002 was won by Michael Schumacher from pole for Ferrari. However, it would also become a footnote…
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Formula 1: good month, bad month — September 2022
Good month Flashback! Mick Schumacher earned his first points at Silverstone after a battle with Max Verstappen. A Schumacher versus a Verstappen – is it 1994 again? Teary-eyed An…
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Tougher F1 crash tests demanded after Zhou Guanyu’s Silverstone crash
Zhou Guanyu emerged unscathed from a terrifying-looking accident in the opening seconds of the British Grand Prix, his Alfa Romeo flipping behind the barriers after interlocking wheels with George Russell’s…
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Ferrari’s Silverstone strategy call that cost Charles Leclerc
Silverstone marked the second time this season that Ferrari was involved in a controversial strategy call. Unlike at Monaco, it didn’t cost the team a victory, as Carlos Sainz took…
Archive
Word on the beat, September 2022
A Porsche announcement at the Austrian GP concerning its buying a stake in Red Bull Racing in the future was postponed, probably until the end of the year when it’s…
Opinion
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‘Why should Mercedes’ problem be everyone else’s problem?’ Mark Hughes
The FIA issued Technical Directive 039 to the F1 teams ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. It addressed the vexed issue of bouncing and porpoising following complaints from drivers in…
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Bernie Ecclestone to face fraud charges after tax investigation
The incredible story of Bernie Ecclestone took another twist in July when it was announced that he would face charges of fraud after an investigation by the UK tax authorities.…
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The Classic at Silverstone to honour Sir Frank Williams
The British Grand Prix may be over and done with for another season, but there’s still plenty of Formula 1 action still to come at Silverstone as this year’s Classic…
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Anthony Davidson, My big break
For most racing drivers, the chance to step up to Formula 1 is the opportunity of their careers, but Anthony Davidson says that his first grand prix start is something…
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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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Senna’s Lotus 97T: exclusive shoot of F1 legend’s first winner
It’s 40 years since Ayrton Senna’s incredible first F1 win at Estoril – we captured the brilliant grand prix car he did it in for this month’s magazine
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Matt Bishop: The British GP ‘prank’ that backfired on Ecclestone and Mosley
Twenty-five years ago, the British GP was the subject of a ‘prank’ by the powers that be as Bernie Ecclestone and Max Mosley made the BRDC hold the race on Easter Sunday. But the chaos that ensued didn’t have the desired effect, as Matt Bishop recalls
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Déjà vu for Hamilton as Ferrari struggles echo his Mercedes misery
Lewis Hamilton left Saudi Arabia in a downbeat mood after finishing 30 seconds behind Charles Leclerc. Like in 2024, the Briton is struggling to find answers
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