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Even the slow ones are fast
“Even the slow ones are fast.” So said Denis Jenkinson as we stood watching final practice for the Grand Prix of Monaco in the early summer of 1978, our feet…
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November’s Audio podcast with John Watson (2009)
Welcome to another Motor Sport audio podcast! This month we’re joined by 1981 British Grand Prix winner John Watson. Nigel Roebuck may not be doing his usual impressions, but John…
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Toyota and Bridgestone’s double blow
The news this morning that Toyota has pulled out of Formula 1 with immediate effect is not a total surprise, but it caps a very bad 48 hours for Formula…
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix summary
Sebastian Vettel (1st) It’s hard to say whether he would have been so dominant if Hamilton’s brakes weren’t such an issue, but the German drove a superb race regardless. Even…
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Button’s amazing journey
November 26th, 2009: The 2009 Grand Prix season will be remembered for its drama, its controversy and most of all for one incredible story: how Ross Brawn took over a…
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The ‘People’s Champion’ – 17 years on
Can you believe it’s 17 years since Nigel Mansell banished his Formula 1 demons by finally clinching the World Championship? It only seems like yesterday, and yet young firebrand Michael…
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A new view of Nuvolari
Are you planning to be in, or near, northern Italy between now and the Christmas holiday? Perhaps you’re already there. If the answer to either of these scenarios is yes,…
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A very British success story
How strange that the last two Formula 1 World Champions, both from Britain, should muddle through to their first title in the closing laps of a dramatic and occasionally chaotic…
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Who’s flying the stars and stripes?
It’s a painful truth for US race fans that 31 years have passed since Mario Andretti scored the last Formula 1 win by an American driver. Phil Hill, Dan Gurney…
Standings – 2024 F1 World Championship
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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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Audi F1’s ‘blindingly obvious’ fix for long-term Sauber stumbling block
With just over a year to go until Audi’s first Formula 1 car is revealed, the team has confirmed that it will set up a British outpost, joining nine of the 11 teams on the 2026 grid with a presence in ‘Motor Sport Valley’
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Brawn F1 car once owned by Jenson Button to be sold
A Brawn GP F1 car – one of just three, and once owned by Jenson Button – is going up for auction later this year
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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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