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Verstappen vanquishes field to take pole for 2021 Bahrain GP
Max Verstappen takes pole ahead of Lewis Hamilton as both Sebastian Vettel and Sergio Perez suffered shock early exits
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Cameras and boom mics circle their prey in Styria: Daniel Ricciardo receives an icy wave from his jilted Renault team boss, Christian Horner and Helmut Marko guffaw to themselves in…
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Max Verstappen dominates practice for 2021 F1 Bahrain GP
Max Verstappen swept all three practice sessions in Bahrain, dominating the final session ahead of qualifying for Red Bull. Over a single lap the Dutch driver had the measure of…
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Lewis Hamilton isn’t the only one excited about F1 battle ahead — MPH
It’s easy to believe that Lewis Hamilton is fired up about the prospect of a duel with Max Verstappen ahead of the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix, writes Mark Hughes
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How to watch the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix – times and TV channels
How and where to watch the 2021 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix
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George Russell says he can be the voice of F1’s younger generation
George Russell says he is keen to begin working towards positive change in his new role as Grand Prix Drivers Association director alongside Sebastian Vettel. Russell is the youngest driver…
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F1 to use active aerodynamics for better fuel economy from 2025
Formula 1 cars will feature active aerodynamics from 2025 in a bid to make them more fuel-efficient. Pat Symonds, the series’ chief technical officer, said that the technology will be…
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Title fight on the cards? 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix – what to watch
The 2021 F1 season kicks off this weekend and there are several key stories to keep an eye on throughout the Bahrain GP
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Fernando Alonso says ‘I’m better’ than Hamilton and Verstappen
Fernando Alonso has proclaimed himself to be “better” than Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, whilst also admitting he was worried he would miss the start of the season after fracturing his jaw
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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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Karun Chandhok: Max and Lewis have raised the bar for F1 rookies: this year’s intake face a brutal reality
The 2024 season started with the exact same driver line-up as we ended 2023 and frankly that was a bit dull. Fortunately Lewis Hamilton spectacularly kicked off the silly season…
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Verstappen and Alonso to swap teams? Something’s going on in F1…
Just prior to writing this month’s column, the idea of Max Verstappen considering a move to Aston Martin for 2026 was just one of those theoretical ‘it has a logic…
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Mercedes streamliner set to become most expensive F1 car ever sold at auction
A Mercedes W196 R streamliner F1 car driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss could become the most expensive F1 car ever when it goes up for sale this weekend
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