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Why IndyCar’s best are at F1 standard
“I think we’ve got great talent in America,” said Michael Andretti recently to the IndyStar newspaper, “and I think it’s just a joke the way Europeans look at themselves all…
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The IndyCar drivers who could make the switch to F1
IndyCar is experiencing something of a boom as of late thanks in no small part to the rise of the next generation of talent. Álex Palou was crowned champion last…
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Fangio at Monza: Parting Shot
September 1951 Monza, Italy Juan Manuel Fangio in his tan helmet climbs out of the Alfa Romeo 159 Alfetta, which carries his 1951 Italian Grand Prix race number ‘38’. Helmeted…
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Flashback: Piquet’s problematic shoe
At each race this season, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and the rest will have ‘quiet rooms’ in which to gather their thoughts and get dressed, ready for action. Driving boots…
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Once upon a time in Formula 1 Land: Drive to Survive, Season 4
Twenty twenty-one has been vaunted by many as the greatest season in F1 history, so surely Series 4 of the hit documentary Formula 1: Drive to Survive couldn’t miss an…
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Peeling away Mercedes’ slimline sidepods
An updated Mercedes W13 with radically narrow sidepod inlets broke cover in Bahrain testing. It created a considerable stir. There is something very ‘stealth fighter’ in the way the Merc’s…
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Why the new F1 cars provide exciting racing, but need more work
The Saudi Arabian GP demonstrated how much the new F1 cars have improved the racing, but still show there’s much room for improvement
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‘The challenges of Bahrain muddied the waters somewhat’
At the time of writing we’ve just had the first race of F1’s new era, the first time the cars legislated to be able to race wheel-to-wheel actually raced. The…
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Formula 1: Good month, bad month – May 2022
Good Month Haas of the Viking King K-Mag decided he’d rather duel in the desert Haas than win the IMSA Bo-diddly-Idaho Raceway 6 Hours. An incredible fifth on his comeback.…
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MPH: Next F1 megastar could emerge in days thanks to season start in Melbourne
Years after Melbourne lost its opening slot, it’s back as the first F1 race of the 2025 season. It gives this year’s F1 rookies the chance to follow in the footsteps of F1 winners who shone on their debut amid the formidable challenge of Albert Park
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MPH: One team led the way in F1 testing, but it won’t be feeling breezy yet
F1 drivers shivered at a cold and windy Sakhir circuit during 2025 F1 preseason testing, writes Mark Hughes. The weather conditions put paid to anyone’s hope of a suntan — or of establishing a competitive order
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MPH: Ferrari’s big F1 car changes — why team is convinced of major advance
F1’s frontrunners were so closely matched last year that minor gains could give one team an advantage in 2025, says Mark Hughes. Where might that leave Ferrari which believes it’s significant advances after an extensive rethink?
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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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F1’s season opener where racing took a back seat: 2024 Bahrain GP diary
Christian Horner dominated the headlines in the run-up to — and during — the 2024 Bahrain GP weekend despite the best efforts of Alpine, Yuki Tsunoda and a glorious V8
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Rain, thunder and Piastri’s chance to make history: Australian GP preview
On Sunday morning, Melbourne will thunder to the sound of 20 F1 cars, as well as…thunder. There’s rain predicted for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix where Oscar Piastri has high hopes for a win. Here’s what to watch out for
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McLaren united: ‘the F1 team that nobody wants to leave’
McLaren has locked both of its F1 drivers into long-term contracts as it looks to build on last year’s constructors’ championship success. But key to its plans is to make it into a team that nobody wants to leave — contract or not
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix
The 2025 F1 Fantasy season starts this weekend! Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and an analysis of how to get your campaign off to the right start
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