F1 finally draws a line under 2021 and sets up mouthwatering title fight
The 2022 Bahrain GP was the much-needed remedy after a winter of drama and discontent says Chris Medland
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Can Ferrari repeat its Bahrain dominance or will Max Verstappen have something to say again?
Kevin Magnussen was one of the stars of the first F1 weekend in Bahrain but the result wasn’t solely down to luck
It would be premature to make assessments based on a sample of one, but the great news from the Bahrain F1 season-opener is that despite what Christian Horner called “the…
Reine Wisell 1941-2022 Reine Wisell was the dashing flaxen-haired Viking with the long flowing locks, sideburns to his chin and the flashing white smile. On the same trajectory as his…
Leclerc and Ferrari walked away as comfortable winners but could Red Bull and Verstappen have gotten closer?
Ferrari had the race pace but a missed test during pre-season cost Red Bull a chance of Bahrain GP victory says Mark Hughes
Lewis Hamilton’s biggest championship advantage over Max Verstappen during 2021 was 14 points after the opening four races. He already leads the defending champion by a greater margin this year,…
The first race of the Formula 1 season proved dramatic as Charles Leclerc led Carlos Sainz home for a Ferrari 1-2 at the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
The 2022 Bahrain GP was the much-needed remedy after a winter of drama and discontent says Chris Medland
Can Ferrari repeat its Bahrain dominance or will Max Verstappen have something to say again?
Kevin Magnussen was one of the stars of the first F1 weekend in Bahrain but the result wasn’t solely down to luck
It would be premature to make assessments based on a sample of one, but the great news from the Bahrain F1 season-opener is that despite what Christian Horner called “the…
Reine Wisell 1941-2022 Reine Wisell was the dashing flaxen-haired Viking with the long flowing locks, sideburns to his chin and the flashing white smile. On the same trajectory as his…
Leclerc and Ferrari walked away as comfortable winners but could Red Bull and Verstappen have gotten closer?
Ferrari had the race pace but a missed test during pre-season cost Red Bull a chance of Bahrain GP victory says Mark Hughes
Lewis Hamilton’s biggest championship advantage over Max Verstappen during 2021 was 14 points after the opening four races. He already leads the defending champion by a greater margin this year,…
The first race of the Formula 1 season proved dramatic as Charles Leclerc led Carlos Sainz home for a Ferrari 1-2 at the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks Mark Hughes
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
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
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
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
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Round 6 of the 2025 Formula 1 season takes us to the Miami International Autodrome, Florida. These are all the dates, start times and sessions you need to know about
“No I wouldn’t say that,” said Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff on whether he was planning to negotiate with Max Verstappen. “I always say I don’t flirt outside if I’m…
History played a part in Red Bull’s attempts to bring Max Verstappen into play for the Bahrain Grand Prix. He had won both previous races here using an offset tyre…
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