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Marchionne leaves Ferrari following illness
Ferrari boss Sergio Marchionne steps down from role Update: Ferrari has confirmed Sergio Marchionne is unable to return to the company following surgery. A statement said: ‘The Board of Directors…
On this day in motor sport – July 20-26
This week in motor sport, from the database July 20 // July 21 // July 22 // July 23 // July 24 // July 25 // July 26 // July 20 1943 Chris Amon (above) was born 75 years ago on New Zealand’s…
MPH: F1 2019’s midfield merry-go-round
The front of the 2019 F1 grid is all but sewn up, the rest? Much less so… The confirmation of Lewis Hamilton’s contract extension at Mercedes yesterday…
Bottas gets new Mercedes F1 deal
Valtteri Bottas will remain with Mercedes Formula 1 squad for another year Finnish Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas will partner Lewis Hamilton for at least another year, having penned…
Hamilton extends Mercedes F1 contract
Lewis Hamilton pens contract extension to remain in Formula 1 with Mercedes until 2020 Defending Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at Mercedes…
Uncomfortable strings
How Britain’s pre-war superstar met conflict and chaos, winning in Nazi Germany
Mo Nunn, 1938-2018
Ensign F1 founder Morris Nunn has died at the age of 79. A talented racer, winning races for Colin Chapman’s Lotus in Formula 3, he turned his attentions to running…
John Barnard: Royal Automobile Club Talk Show
John Barnard, who changed the landscape of Formula 1, joins us for the latest Royal Automobile Club Talk Show Former Ferrari and McLaren designer John Barnard, the man who introduced…
Standings – 2024 F1 World Championship
Mark Hughes
View allUltra-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
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
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
Race Reports & Analysis
View allOne 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
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
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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View allToo controversial for Netflix: What won’t be in F1 Drive to Survive S7
Season 7 of Netflix’s hit F1 show Drive to Survive could be so good if it covered the championship’s most controversial stories – James Elson ponders what could be
Every 2025 F1 driver number — and why they chose them
Every F1 driver number for the 2025 F1 season, including the inspiration behind their choices, the rules behind choosing numbers, and the ones that can’t be picked
MPH: Will Alpine pick Doohan or Colapinto? It’s closer than you think
Imagine you’re a driver who has worked for years towards their goal of F1, had success in the junior categories, got yourself onto a team’s junior programme, done all the…
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