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Williams Racing: its 43 years in F1
With the news that Williams Racing has been sold to US investment firm Dorilton Capital, Sir Frank Williams’ tenure overseeing Formula 1’s third most successful outfit of all time has…
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Williams F1 team sold to private investment firm
The Williams Racing team has been sold to a private investment firm, ending 43 years of control by Sir Frank Williams. Dorilton Capital has taken over ownership of the team…
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What is in the new 2021 F1 Concorde Agreement?
In recent weeks, as the early sign-on deadline loomed, there were growing references to the Concorde Agreement, with the majority of teams publicly stating their willingness to sign and commit…
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All ten F1 teams sign up to new 2021 F1 Concorde Agreement
All ten Formula 1 teams have signed up to the new Formula 1 Concorde Agreement, which will keep them racing in F1 through to 2025. The new contract, which governs…
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F1 data ranks Senna as fastest driver of the past 40 years
The debate used to be fuelled by beer and crisps; now analysis and an algorithm has been used in an attempt to identify Formula 1’s fastest driver of the past…
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MPH: Hamilton’s extraordinary drive “in the zone” at the Spanish GP
This was a tyre deg race. Yet it was also a Lewis Hamilton virtuoso performance. That may sound contradictory. But there are sometimes days when a great driver can deliver…
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2020 F1 Spanish Grand Prix report: Hamilton “in a different zone”
Another record down for Lewis Hamilton, as he wins the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix in a zone of his own
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2020 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying report: Mercedes untouchable… over one lap
Mercedes has claimed every Barcelona pole since 2013 – yes, that’s right, even before their dominant hybrid era began, so it was no surprise when the trend continued. Last year,…
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Maldonado recalls his stunning Spanish GP win: ‘It was my time’
Given Mercedes’ current dominance, even a Max Verstappen win in a Red Bull is billed as a Formula 1 upset. But eight years ago, an upset happened on a monumental…
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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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Hot Wheels reveals pocket-size F1 models — and they’re not just for kids
Is there any limit to the Netflix effect? Hot Wheels says that the surge in F1’s popularity is behind its new range of models
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Will Buxton: ‘F1 would look so different without Drive to Survive’
Netflix’s massively successful F1 series Drive to Survive has transformed the grand prix world – one of its stars, Will Buxton, talks about being witness to the revolution
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MPH: How might mischievous F1 drivers defy race ban for swearing?
F1 drivers face a month-long ban if they swear too many times during a press conference. Has the FIA gone too far this time? asks Mark Hughes. And what will the crafty grid do about it?
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