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Hamilton on pole ahead of Perez in 2021 Emilia Romagna GP qualifying
Lewis Hamilton took pole in a thrilling qualifying session at Imola, besting the Red Bulls of Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen
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Lewis Hamilton vs Sebastian Vettel: a timeline of their rivalry
The pair arrived in F1 during the same season and one or the other has largely dominated ever since. The Lewis Hamilton/Sebastian Vettel rivalry may have lessened in recent years…
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2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix practice round-up: Verstappen fires warning shot ahead of qualifying
Max Verstappen left Lewis Hamilton half a second down as the Red Bull was the only car to dip into the 1min 14s this weekend in final practice. Valtteri Bottas…
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Sergio Perez is trying to match Max the brave way — MPH
Aside from it being the second instalment of the Mercedes/Red Bull contest, Imola this weekend also offers further insight on the intriguing prospects of Sergio Perez at Red Bull. We…
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New F1 2021 game trailer teases new ‘Braking Point’ story mode
Formula 1 will get its first story mode as part of its official video game with the release of F1 2021. The announcement trailer teased the new ‘Braking Point’ story…
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Leclerc says ‘Ferrari have better progression’ than rivals with P3 constructors’ aim
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari have made a greater relative improvement to its rivals in 2021, detailing where the team is aiming to move up the constructor standings
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‘We’re the hunters’, says Valtteri Bottas, ‘but we can catch Red Bull’
Valtteri Bottas says that Mercedes can match the performance of this year’s Red Bull by unlocking more pace from its car. The Finn believes that fine-tuning his W12’s setup, combined…
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The car that led Mario Andretti to his F1 title: Parnelli VPJ-4
The Parnelli VPJ-4 is one of F1’s great coulda-woulda-shoulda stories, writes Preston Lerner. Without it, Mario Andretti would not have won the title with Lotus in 1978
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How to watch the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola: start times and TV channels
After a three-week gap, F1 is back with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola this weekend. Following the passing of Prince Philip, the times for both Friday practice sessions…
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Hamilton on pole ahead of Perez in 2021 Emilia Romagna GP qualifying
Lewis Hamilton took pole in a thrilling qualifying session at Imola, besting the Red Bulls of Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen
F1
Lewis Hamilton vs Sebastian Vettel: a timeline of their rivalry
The pair arrived in F1 during the same season and one or the other has largely dominated ever since. The Lewis Hamilton/Sebastian Vettel rivalry may have lessened in recent years…
F1
2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix practice round-up: Verstappen fires warning shot ahead of qualifying
Max Verstappen left Lewis Hamilton half a second down as the Red Bull was the only car to dip into the 1min 14s this weekend in final practice. Valtteri Bottas…
Mark Hughes
Sergio Perez is trying to match Max the brave way — MPH
Aside from it being the second instalment of the Mercedes/Red Bull contest, Imola this weekend also offers further insight on the intriguing prospects of Sergio Perez at Red Bull. We…
E-sports
New F1 2021 game trailer teases new ‘Braking Point’ story mode
Formula 1 will get its first story mode as part of its official video game with the release of F1 2021. The announcement trailer teased the new ‘Braking Point’ story…
F1
Leclerc says ‘Ferrari have better progression’ than rivals with P3 constructors’ aim
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari have made a greater relative improvement to its rivals in 2021, detailing where the team is aiming to move up the constructor standings
F1
‘We’re the hunters’, says Valtteri Bottas, ‘but we can catch Red Bull’
Valtteri Bottas says that Mercedes can match the performance of this year’s Red Bull by unlocking more pace from its car. The Finn believes that fine-tuning his W12’s setup, combined…
Great Read
Opinions
The car that led Mario Andretti to his F1 title: Parnelli VPJ-4
The Parnelli VPJ-4 is one of F1’s great coulda-woulda-shoulda stories, writes Preston Lerner. Without it, Mario Andretti would not have won the title with Lotus in 1978
F1
How to watch the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola: start times and TV channels
After a three-week gap, F1 is back with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola this weekend. Following the passing of Prince Philip, the times for both Friday practice sessions…
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MPH: If F1 wants equal engines, where does artificial competition stop?
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
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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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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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How to win the Miami Grand Prix
Set against the backdrop of the Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Autodrome challenges Formula 1 teams and drivers with a mix of high-speed straights and tight chicanes. So what does it take to win there?
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The tragic Montjuich ’75 race that was platform for F1 trailblazer
The 1975 Spanish Grand Prix became one of F1’s darkest days – but it was also where a groundbreaking female racer made history
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Can Hamilton repeat his F1 sprint win? What to watch for at Miami GP
Formula 1 crosses the Atlantic for the second sprint weekend of 2025 before the European season kicks off. Here are the main storylines ahead of the Miami Grand Prix
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