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The search for Rubinho’s heir
It will be sad if we have seen the last of Rubens Barrichello in Formula 1. For the category’s most experienced competitor is also its most engaging. Unashamedly emotional, his…
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Is Kimi right to come back to F1?
It’s finally been confirmed. Kimi Räikkönen will be returning to the Formula 1 grid in 2012. The Finn – who has spent two years competing in the World Rally Championship…
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The year that Vettel blew everyone away
In a few weeks we’ll be recording our season review podcast with Nigel Roebuck, Damien Smith and Rob Widdows. We did the same last year in our local, the Chelsea…
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Lewis and Jenson on on the Brazilian Grand Prix
Step Inside the Circuit has uploaded a new video on Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. The McLaren drivers are speaking about the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend and give some…
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Twists in an American F1 tale
Austin, Texas, my American friends tell me, is a pleasing town very different in character from such as Dallas or Houston, and ever since plans were announced for a new…
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Sir Jackie Stewart at the helm
Of all the months we should ask Sir Jackie Stewart to be guest editor, it was fitting that it was this one. Three World Championships and nearly a one-in-three win…
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Button and Hamilton on the Indian Grand Prix
Ahead of this weekend’s Indian Grand Prix Vodafone sat Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button down to talk about the race. The two Mclaren drivers also discuss the Korean Grand Prix…
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Stepping into the editor’s shoes…
For the December issue of Motor Sport we decided that editor Damien Smith needed a break. In order to fill his chair we needed someone who could not only speak…
Opinion
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Jenson Button on Tokyo
Ahead of this weekend’s Korean Grand Prix Step Inside the Circuit™ sent over a couple of videos of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton talking about Tokyo and Asia in general.…
F1
The search for Rubinho’s heir
It will be sad if we have seen the last of Rubens Barrichello in Formula 1. For the category’s most experienced competitor is also its most engaging. Unashamedly emotional, his…
Opinion
F1
Is Kimi right to come back to F1?
It’s finally been confirmed. Kimi Räikkönen will be returning to the Formula 1 grid in 2012. The Finn – who has spent two years competing in the World Rally Championship…
Opinion
F1
The year that Vettel blew everyone away
In a few weeks we’ll be recording our season review podcast with Nigel Roebuck, Damien Smith and Rob Widdows. We did the same last year in our local, the Chelsea…
Opinion
F1
Lewis and Jenson on on the Brazilian Grand Prix
Step Inside the Circuit has uploaded a new video on Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. The McLaren drivers are speaking about the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend and give some…
F1
Twists in an American F1 tale
Austin, Texas, my American friends tell me, is a pleasing town very different in character from such as Dallas or Houston, and ever since plans were announced for a new…
F1
Sir Jackie Stewart at the helm
Of all the months we should ask Sir Jackie Stewart to be guest editor, it was fitting that it was this one. Three World Championships and nearly a one-in-three win…
Opinion
F1
Button and Hamilton on the Indian Grand Prix
Ahead of this weekend’s Indian Grand Prix Vodafone sat Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button down to talk about the race. The two Mclaren drivers also discuss the Korean Grand Prix…
Opinion
F1
Stepping into the editor’s shoes…
For the December issue of Motor Sport we decided that editor Damien Smith needed a break. In order to fill his chair we needed someone who could not only speak…
Opinion
F1
Jenson Button on Tokyo
Ahead of this weekend’s Korean Grand Prix Step Inside the Circuit™ sent over a couple of videos of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton talking about Tokyo and Asia in general.…
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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 refuses to discuss Saudi Arabian GP penalty
Verstappen didn’t want to talk about his Saudi Arabian GP penalty to avoid getting in trouble
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Piastri ‘made his case’ with Turn 1 move on Verstappen in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian GP winner Piastri admits Turn 1 move was key to his victory over Verstappen
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2025 Saudi Arabian GP results – Piastri wins as Verstappen is penalised
Piastri scored his second consecutive victory of 2025 in the Saudi Arabian GP after Verstappen was penalised for a start incident
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