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The return of the Silver Arrows
Something quite extraordinary has been announced. An event that no motor racing enthusiast can afford to miss, that nobody ever dreamed would actually happen. Beg, borrow or steal the cash…
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Why we’ll miss Patrick Head in Formula 1
Never exactly one to kowtow to convention, Patrick Head. But then great race engineers never are. It’s written in their DNA to kick against established thinking as they search for…
Opinion
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A fond farewell to Rubens
The 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix, which closed the season, didn’t exactly go the way Rubens Barrichello might have wished. Having qualified his Williams-Cosworth 12th – a position which considerably flattered…
Opinion
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January’s podcast with Pat Symonds
Welcome everyone to our first podcast of 2012. Pat Symonds is the only podcast guest we’ve had more than once, and when you listen you’ll realise why. He’s a straight-talking…
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‘Clark-like’ Carlos Reutemann
Carlos Reutemann was a racing driver from Central Casting: blue eyes, chiseled jaw, dimples, brooding Brando brows, luxuriant hair, tanned. To think, he shared F1 grids with Peter Revson, François…
Opinion
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News from the Formula 1 paddock
We are in the silly season, a period of posturing and positioning. The Grand Prix teams, and their drivers, are setting out their stores, limbering up for the battles that…
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Motor racing superstitions
Today, in case you had not noticed, is Friday the thirteenth of January. Lucky for some, not so for others. If you were unaware, or simply don’t care, it is…
Opinion
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Where is the ‘Sir’ in John Surtees?
The New Year’s honours list for 2012 was, as ever, a matter of interest for the motor racing industry. This is one of those British traditions that never fails to…
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The 1981 Las Vegas Grand Prix: F1’s gamble that didn’t pay off
It was at Monza in 1981 that I asked Chris Pook how ticket sales were going for the inaugural Formula 1 race in Las Vegas. “Terrible,” he muttered, and I…
F1
The return of the Silver Arrows
Something quite extraordinary has been announced. An event that no motor racing enthusiast can afford to miss, that nobody ever dreamed would actually happen. Beg, borrow or steal the cash…
F1
Why we’ll miss Patrick Head in Formula 1
Never exactly one to kowtow to convention, Patrick Head. But then great race engineers never are. It’s written in their DNA to kick against established thinking as they search for…
Opinion
F1
A fond farewell to Rubens
The 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix, which closed the season, didn’t exactly go the way Rubens Barrichello might have wished. Having qualified his Williams-Cosworth 12th – a position which considerably flattered…
Opinion
F1
January’s podcast with Pat Symonds
Welcome everyone to our first podcast of 2012. Pat Symonds is the only podcast guest we’ve had more than once, and when you listen you’ll realise why. He’s a straight-talking…
F1
‘Clark-like’ Carlos Reutemann
Carlos Reutemann was a racing driver from Central Casting: blue eyes, chiseled jaw, dimples, brooding Brando brows, luxuriant hair, tanned. To think, he shared F1 grids with Peter Revson, François…
Opinion
F1
News from the Formula 1 paddock
We are in the silly season, a period of posturing and positioning. The Grand Prix teams, and their drivers, are setting out their stores, limbering up for the battles that…
F1
Motor racing superstitions
Today, in case you had not noticed, is Friday the thirteenth of January. Lucky for some, not so for others. If you were unaware, or simply don’t care, it is…
Opinion
F1
Where is the ‘Sir’ in John Surtees?
The New Year’s honours list for 2012 was, as ever, a matter of interest for the motor racing industry. This is one of those British traditions that never fails to…
Great Read
Archive
The 1981 Las Vegas Grand Prix: F1’s gamble that didn’t pay off
It was at Monza in 1981 that I asked Chris Pook how ticket sales were going for the inaugural Formula 1 race in Las Vegas. “Terrible,” he muttered, and I…
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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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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Bruce McLaren: The Man Behind The Marque
Ambition is a funny thing. For some it burns so bright it sears a lasting scar on their personalities. Others look as if they don’t have a scrap of it…
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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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Verstappen bites tongue as swearing row rages on – Saudi Arabian GP takeaways
The 2025 Saudi Arabian GP delivered a pivotal shake-up in the title battle, as Piastri claimed victory in Jeddah to take the lead the lead in the standings. Here are the main topics from the fifth round of the season
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The silly season goes into overdrive – What you missed at Saudi Arabian GP
Speculation about Max Verstappen’s future was a topic again in Jeddah, but that’s nothing new. George Russell was also the centre of attention as the silly season continued to heat up. What you missed from the 2025 Saudi Arabian GP
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How gaming the system cost Verstappen in Saudi Arabian GP
Max Verstappen lost his chance of winning the Saudi Arabian GP after being penalised for his Turn 1 incident. But would he have stayed on track given him a chance of winning or was it all lost at the start? Mark Hughes analyses the Jeddah race
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