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F1’s penalty problems: just because it’s popular doesn’t make it right
Sebastian Vettel scored another popular podium finish but his team’s breaking of rules cannot be ignored says Chris Medland, despite fan outcry
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Why struggling Ricciardo sees F1’s summer break as a chance to reset
An idiosyncratic F1 car and a superstar team-mate in the form of his life – Daniel Ricciardo has been up against it so far in 2021, but explains how he aims to use the time off as a chance to regroup
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Hamilton vs Verstappen: who’s the driver of the season so far? – MPH
It’s been one of the tightest, most intense title battles in a generation – but who is MPH’s driver of the season so far?
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Aston Martin set to appeal Vettel Hungarian GP disqualification – what happens next?
Aston Martin will appeal Sebastian Vettel’s Hungarian Grand Prix disqualification – but what does the process look like?
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Alpine boss explains how Ocon regained his mojo – with an F1 win as proof
Esteban Ocon has weathered the storm of recent poor form – tech boss Marcin Budkowski hopes with the now winning-driver embedded in a team with winning DNA, the team can kick on in 2022
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‘I’m sick of people living off my reputation’, says Gordon Murray in McLaren MP4/4 row
Speaking in a new Motor Sport interview, Gordon Murray has expressed his anger at other people in McLaren’s late ’80s design team apparently claiming credit for what he believes is his design
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No clarity in the chaos – why the Hungarian GP didn’t answer F1’s big questions
Should Mercedes choose Russell or Bottas? Will Red Bull keep Perez? Is Hamilton or Verstappen on the front foot? The Hungarian GP failed to answer any of these pressing questions, writes Chris Medland
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Williams says reserve driver Dan Ticktum is dropped after Latifi ‘poo’ jibe
Dan Ticktum is no longer a Williams reserve and development driver the team has confirmed
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Goin’ up, goin’ down: 2021 Hungarian GP
F1 pins scattered as one man tries to save his career, whilst the two drivers with a combined aged of 76 provide the most intense racing – here’s our Budapest barometer
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Ultra-competitive Cowell gives Newey a clear run at devising next-gen Aston F1 car
Aston Martin F1’s CEO Andy Cowell has made himself its team boss too, demoting Mike Krack to a trackside role. Mark Hughes explains how the brilliant former Merc engine guru can make the difference
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How McLaren’s great ‘communicators’ unlocked its F1 potential
Just a few seasons ago McLaren was staring into the abyss, with a poor car and dysfunctional team – Mark Hughes explains how Zak Brown empowered some crucial staff to get it firing again
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MPH: Sainz finally has an F1 team to lead. Is it worth dropping so far down the grid?
Carlos Sainz has battled against ‘chosen’ team-mates like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc for all his F1 career — and thrived. Now, at Williams, he finally has a team centred on him, says Mark Hughes. But the fight goes on
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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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Relics of a racing great: personal treasures of Alberto Ascari
There are motor racing museums all over the world focusing on everything from single manufacturers to individual racers. But sometimes the general public has never had the chance to see…
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Mansell’s debut Ferrari win: How its British F1 hero won first time out
Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 debut comes 30 years after Nigel Mansell won on his first race for the Scuderia – legendary designer John Barnard remembers Nigel that famous race
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Lewis Hamilton on track for Ferrari: which cars can F1 teams test?
Why is Lewis Hamilton driving a 2023 Ferrari? Here’s everything you need to know about F1 testing, including what car Hamilton drove for his first test in Maranello and how far he is able to drive it
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