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Why Verstappen’s latest Suzuka win was different from all the rest
While Max Verstappen winning at Suzuka is nothing new, his 2025 victory stood out from those previous, as Mark Hughes explains
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FIA deputy resigns in protest while Richards rages against ‘shift of moral compass’
More controversy has enveloped motor sport’s governing body the FIA after its deputy president for sport resigned and Motorsport UK chairman David Richards took his recent grievances public in an open letter
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem: every big controversy so far as FIA president is under attack in election year
After angering F1 drivers, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been accused of issuing “gagging orders” to senior racing officials in the latest controversy affecting his term — as rumours swirl that he’ll face a challenge in his bid to be re-elected. We explore his tumultuous four-year reign
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Who are all the F1 rookies driving in Bahrain GP FP1?
The Bahrain Grand Prix is set to have a very different line-up during first Friday practice as six rookies replace F1 drivers at their parent teams. Here’s all you need to know about them
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Why McLaren can strike back – What to watch for at Bahrain GP
Lando Norris leads Max Verstappen by a single point going into the fourth round of the season in the Bahrain GP following the Red Bull driver’s win in Japan. Here’s what to look out for at Sakhir
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Which F1 drivers have won the most in Bahrain?
Formula 1 heads to Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, but which drivers have had the most success at this special circuit before? From the highest number of podiums, pole positions and wins, here are all the stats for you to get stuck into
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2025 Bahrain GP start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
The 2025 Formula 1 season is set to hot up in Sakhir – watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix
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Räikkönen’s sensational Suzuka ’05 win: Japan’s greatest race?
Twenty years ago, Kimi Räikkonen put in one of the finest drives of his Formula 1 career at Suzuka to win from 17th on the grid. Matt Bishop looks back at an awe-inspiring performance
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2025 F1 reserve drivers: the hopefuls on standby for each GP team
Every F1 team’s reserve and test drivers for the 2025 season: Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas return amid a mix of budding youngsters and experienced veterans on the grand prix substitute bench
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Why Verstappen’s latest Suzuka win was different from all the rest
While Max Verstappen winning at Suzuka is nothing new, his 2025 victory stood out from those previous, as Mark Hughes explains
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FIA deputy resigns in protest while Richards rages against ‘shift of moral compass’
More controversy has enveloped motor sport’s governing body the FIA after its deputy president for sport resigned and Motorsport UK chairman David Richards took his recent grievances public in an open letter
F1
Mohammed Ben Sulayem: every big controversy so far as FIA president is under attack in election year
After angering F1 drivers, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been accused of issuing “gagging orders” to senior racing officials in the latest controversy affecting his term — as rumours swirl that he’ll face a challenge in his bid to be re-elected. We explore his tumultuous four-year reign
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Who are all the F1 rookies driving in Bahrain GP FP1?
The Bahrain Grand Prix is set to have a very different line-up during first Friday practice as six rookies replace F1 drivers at their parent teams. Here’s all you need to know about them
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Why McLaren can strike back – What to watch for at Bahrain GP
Lando Norris leads Max Verstappen by a single point going into the fourth round of the season in the Bahrain GP following the Red Bull driver’s win in Japan. Here’s what to look out for at Sakhir
F1
Which F1 drivers have won the most in Bahrain?
Formula 1 heads to Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, but which drivers have had the most success at this special circuit before? From the highest number of podiums, pole positions and wins, here are all the stats for you to get stuck into
F1
2025 Bahrain GP start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
The 2025 Formula 1 season is set to hot up in Sakhir – watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix
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Räikkönen’s sensational Suzuka ’05 win: Japan’s greatest race?
Twenty years ago, Kimi Räikkonen put in one of the finest drives of his Formula 1 career at Suzuka to win from 17th on the grid. Matt Bishop looks back at an awe-inspiring performance
F1
2025 F1 reserve drivers: the hopefuls on standby for each GP team
Every F1 team’s reserve and test drivers for the 2025 season: Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas return amid a mix of budding youngsters and experienced veterans on the grand prix substitute bench
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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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Senna’s Lotus 97T: exclusive shoot of F1 legend’s first winner
It’s 40 years since Ayrton Senna’s incredible first F1 win at Estoril – we captured the brilliant grand prix car he did it in for this month’s magazine
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Matt Bishop: The British GP ‘prank’ that backfired on Ecclestone and Mosley
Twenty-five years ago, the British GP was the subject of a ‘prank’ by the powers that be as Bernie Ecclestone and Max Mosley made the BRDC hold the race on Easter Sunday. But the chaos that ensued didn’t have the desired effect, as Matt Bishop recalls
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Déjà vu for Hamilton as Ferrari struggles echo his Mercedes misery
Lewis Hamilton left Saudi Arabia in a downbeat mood after finishing 30 seconds behind Charles Leclerc. Like in 2024, the Briton is struggling to find answers
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