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Dreaming of more simple days…
Dear Nigel, Do you not think F1 would be better if one set of tyres was expected to last the race distance (I cannot believe it is a good sales…
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Where in the world for F1?
Dear Nigel, Is it fair to say a lot of classic Formula 1 tracks that Bernie Ecclestone has walked away from would be perfect for a breakaway series? Silverstone, Montréal,…
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The Formula 1 guessing game
Mark Webber has won his first Grand Prix, Sébastien Loeb hasn’t denied rumours that he’ll race a Formula 1 car at Abu Dhabi, Sébastien Bourdais has been dropped by Toro…
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Some racing predictions for 2010
At the start of the season I listed a few predictions for the year and I think we – that’s you lot out there and me – agreed we would…
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Webber in control for first GP win
So, a second Red Bull 1-2 on the trot – but this time it was Webber-Vettel. “Now I know,” said Mark afterwards, “how Sebastian feels, controlling a race…” He did…
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Irvine’s dream drive in Gilles’ Ferrari
Eddie Irvine came to the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend to drive a Ferrari. Nothing especially remarkable about this, you might say, but Irvine does not get out much.…
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Vatanen could keep F1 together
There are excellent reasons why Ari Vatanen should be the next president of the FIA – which is why it is unlikely he will be elected to the post in…
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Video Podcast – Goodwood FoS 2009
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the most important car events of the year. It attracts Formula 1 teams and drivers, fanatical historic racers and some of the…
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Clark’s bun fight at the Glen
During last weekend’s IRL race at Watkins Glen I had dinner every night at the Glen Motor Inn. It’s always a pleasure to stay at this unpretentious motel on the…
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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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