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The abrasive joker — Nelson Piquet’s F1 career
Born August 17, 1952, Nelson Piquet burst into the consciousness of racing aficionados when he won 13 F3 race in 1978 – breaking Jackie Stewart’s record — en route to…
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The final F1 race at Adelaide – Clive James’ view of the ’95 Australian GP
“Adelaide: one of Australia’s greatest tourist attractions. Perhaps the most civilised, elegant little cities in the southern hemisphere. A pretty, gentle place on the human scale, offering year-round peace, quiet,…
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Podcast: Ivan Capelli, Driving for Ferrari
Ivan Capelli’s big Formula 1 chance with Ferrari coincided with one of the worst cars that the team has ever produced. He tells the story of the 1992 season in the latest Motor Sport podcast
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2020 Turkish Grand Prix preview: Will Hamilton win the title in Turkey?
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When can Hamilton win the 2020 F1 title? How he can be champion in Turkey
A seventh Formula 1 World Championship for Lewis Hamilton seems inevitable after he won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and further extended his title lead over Valtteri Bottas. Hamilton can now…
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Berger: Ferrari can’t win with ‘fully Italian’ team any more
Ferrari will not regain its position at the top of F1 unless its team is more diverse — and less Italian, Gerhard Berger has said. In the latest Motor Sport…
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MPH: Is a perfect lap at Istanbul Park possible?
Formula 1 returns to Istanbul Park this coming weekend for the first time in nine years. Of the current grid, only Kimi Räikkönen, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Sergio Perez…
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Stirling Moss: ‘If It Had Wheels, He’d Race It’. Available now
Celebrate the unique career of Sir Stirling Moss with a commemorative Motor Sport tribute edition: ‘If It Had Wheels, He’d Race It’ Moss’s ‘Mr Motor Sport’ nickname was one well-earned.…
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Why Formula 1 cars have grown so big
The longest car that Mercedes makes isn’t the luxury S-Class saloon or eight-seat V-Class people carrier. It’s Lewis Hamilton’s title-winning W11. This year’s Formula 1 cars are as big as…
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Lewis Hamilton’s crucial first 100 days at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton’s first 100 days at Ferrari – from January 1 to April 10 – will be crucial in setting the tenor of his season and maybe even the tone…
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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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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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Hamilton beware: F1 stars that had a Ferrari nightmare
Every F1 driver dreams of competing in Ferrari red. However, even the brightest stars can struggle at the Scuderia
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Hamilton’s ‘dream’ Ferrari move: his testing crash, 2025 contract and chances of success
The dream begins — but not without a small stumble. Lewis Hamilton has had his first Ferrari F1 crash as he prepares for the 2025 season. Here’s what we know about his contract, testing and pre-season plans
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Johnny Herbert dropped as F1 steward after penalising Verstappen then blasting his ‘horrible mindset’
Johnny Herbert has lost his role as an F1 race official after criticising Max Verstappen, having penalised the driver in last year’s Mexico City Grand Prix
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