Opinion
F1
Was world’s slowest GP really that boring? Up/Down in Monaco
The title fight now really is hotting up – and the 2024 Monaco GP was just the apéritif. Admit it, you were entertained
F1
Clive Rose/Getty Images
Latest F1 news and analysis
F1
The least eventful GP of all time? Why Leclerc excelled in Monaco stalemate
Charles Leclerc always looked like he was going to win the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix, says Mark Hughes. But his scintillating qualifying laps and emotional victory were in contrast to the featureless race
F1
The Monaco GP winners who didn’t start on pole — and the strategy that links them
Of the last 20 Monaco Grands Prix, only six have been won by drivers from a non-pole position. Cambridge Kisby investigates how they pulled it off
F1
MPH: ‘Volcanic’ Lawrence Stroll’s patience is tested by Aston’s poor F1 form
Lawrence Stroll has invested millions in Aston Martin, but its F1 car is less competitive than last year — and was slower after an Imola upgrade. How will the volatile team owner react now? wonders Mark Hughes
F1
Norris vs Verstappen recalled great Imola duels of Alonso & Schumacher
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen’s fight for victory at Imola featured the ingredients for a vintage race, says Mark Hughes. As did the Alonso Schumacher battles of 2005 and 2006…
F1
Verstappen guns for record F1 pole in Monaco as Leclerc aims to end unlucky streak
Another round of Verstappen vs Norris, or can Ferrari’s upgrades deliver a home win for Leclerc? Plus McLaren’s Senna livery and the potential for rain. Here’s what to watch for at the 2024 Monaco GP
F1
Mods and Rockers: the 1960s moral panic that still hurts UK motorcycle racing
Sixty years ago this summer, vicious battles between bikers and scooter riders darkened the country’s view of motorcycling, which still hurts UK racing, all the way from club level to MotoGP
F1
F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix
Home to the greatest qualifying session on the GP calendar: here are our F1 Fantasy tips and predictions for the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix
F1
McLaren reveals one-off Senna-inspired livery for Monaco Grand Prix
McLaren is replacing its papaya design for the Monaco Grand Prix with a one-off yellow, blue and green livery that takes its inspiration from Ayrton Senna’s helmet, 30 years after his death
Opinion
F1
Was world’s slowest GP really that boring? Up/Down in Monaco
The title fight now really is hotting up – and the 2024 Monaco GP was just the apéritif. Admit it, you were entertained
F1
The least eventful GP of all time? Why Leclerc excelled in Monaco stalemate
Charles Leclerc always looked like he was going to win the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix, says Mark Hughes. But his scintillating qualifying laps and emotional victory were in contrast to the featureless race
F1
The Monaco GP winners who didn’t start on pole — and the strategy that links them
Of the last 20 Monaco Grands Prix, only six have been won by drivers from a non-pole position. Cambridge Kisby investigates how they pulled it off
F1
MPH: ‘Volcanic’ Lawrence Stroll’s patience is tested by Aston’s poor F1 form
Lawrence Stroll has invested millions in Aston Martin, but its F1 car is less competitive than last year — and was slower after an Imola upgrade. How will the volatile team owner react now? wonders Mark Hughes
F1
Norris vs Verstappen recalled great Imola duels of Alonso & Schumacher
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen’s fight for victory at Imola featured the ingredients for a vintage race, says Mark Hughes. As did the Alonso Schumacher battles of 2005 and 2006…
F1
Verstappen guns for record F1 pole in Monaco as Leclerc aims to end unlucky streak
Another round of Verstappen vs Norris, or can Ferrari’s upgrades deliver a home win for Leclerc? Plus McLaren’s Senna livery and the potential for rain. Here’s what to watch for at the 2024 Monaco GP
F1
Mods and Rockers: the 1960s moral panic that still hurts UK motorcycle racing
Sixty years ago this summer, vicious battles between bikers and scooter riders darkened the country’s view of motorcycling, which still hurts UK racing, all the way from club level to MotoGP
F1
F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix
Home to the greatest qualifying session on the GP calendar: here are our F1 Fantasy tips and predictions for the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix
F1
McLaren reveals one-off Senna-inspired livery for Monaco Grand Prix
McLaren is replacing its papaya design for the Monaco Grand Prix with a one-off yellow, blue and green livery that takes its inspiration from Ayrton Senna’s helmet, 30 years after his death
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
Mark Hughes
View all
F1
MPH: Will Verstappen leave next, as slow Red Bull trails F1 leaders?
Red Bull has reshuffled its drivers and changed development direction but its car is still too slow and months behind the progress of F1 rivals, writes Mark Hughes. Max Verstappen’s uncertain future makes the way forward even murkier
F1
Mark Hughes: ‘Destroyed’ Lawson could benefit from being dropped by Red Bull
Like Michael Schumacher before him, Max Verstappen has led his team to develop a car that other drivers can’t handle. It might seem premature for Red Bull to drop Liam Lawson, writes Mark Hughes, but returning to a ‘normal’ car could revitalise the 23-year-old
F1
MPH: Limo-smooth ride is McLaren’s cool F1 trick
An error and poor timing hampered McLaren’s front-row bid in sprint qualifying at the Chinese GP. But the earlier practice session revealed its pace advantage, says Mark Hughes, who has an idea of where the car’s superiority comes from
Race Reports & Analysis
View all
F1
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
F1
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
F1
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
View all
F1
2025 Japanese Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Formula 1 arrives in Japan for the third round of the 2025 season, with McLaren still seen as favourite but with plenty of intrigue to see who can challenge the…
F1
The hidden inspiration behind 2025 F1 team liveries
F1’s creative designers have come up with the first one-off liveries of the 2025 F1 season. But the standard car designs are more inspired than you might think…
F1
FIA to take measures to prevent more fires during Japanese GP
The FIA has announced it will introduce measures to combat the grass fires that triggered red flags during second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. The afternoon running was interrupted…
The Motor Sport archive
Every word and picture published by us since 1924
