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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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KERS – another costly mistake by Mosley
Wednesday, June 24, was an important day for Formula 1, for it was on that day that FOTA made a deal with Max Mosley which should see him stand down…
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June’s audio podcast (2009)
Welcome to Motor Sport’s very first audio podcast with Nigel Roebuck, Damien Smith, Rob Widdows and Ed Foster. We’re talking about the British Grand Prix, Le Mans and of course…
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2009 British Grand Prix summary
Sebastian Vettel (1st) As convincing a win as Hamilton’s last year. Pole, fastest lap, victory… what more could a team ask for? Vettel’s car was the best on the grid,…
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Nigel Roebuck’s 2009 British GP report
This was the victory that Jenson Button wanted most of all, so of course, motor racing being perverse, he didn’t get it. After six wins from the first seven races,…
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F1
A week of speed
What a week. From the Le Mans 24 Hours to the British Grand Prix in a few short days. For many of us, this is the highlight of the racing…
Opinion
F1
Developments at Silverstone
The Silverstone media centre was busier than usual this morning and of course, the talk was all about FOTA’s announcement to form a breakaway series. We knew that both parties…
Opinion
F1
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…
Opinion
F1
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…
F1
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…
Opinion
F1
KERS – another costly mistake by Mosley
Wednesday, June 24, was an important day for Formula 1, for it was on that day that FOTA made a deal with Max Mosley which should see him stand down…
Opinion
F1
June’s audio podcast (2009)
Welcome to Motor Sport’s very first audio podcast with Nigel Roebuck, Damien Smith, Rob Widdows and Ed Foster. We’re talking about the British Grand Prix, Le Mans and of course…
Opinion
F1
2009 British Grand Prix summary
Sebastian Vettel (1st) As convincing a win as Hamilton’s last year. Pole, fastest lap, victory… what more could a team ask for? Vettel’s car was the best on the grid,…
F1
Nigel Roebuck’s 2009 British GP report
This was the victory that Jenson Button wanted most of all, so of course, motor racing being perverse, he didn’t get it. After six wins from the first seven races,…
Opinion
F1
A week of speed
What a week. From the Le Mans 24 Hours to the British Grand Prix in a few short days. For many of us, this is the highlight of the racing…
Opinion
F1
Developments at Silverstone
The Silverstone media centre was busier than usual this morning and of course, the talk was all about FOTA’s announcement to form a breakaway series. We knew that both parties…
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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
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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
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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
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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: ‘I do agree with Red Bull criticism over Lawson decision’
World champion Max Verstappen has doubled down on his backing of an Instagram post criticising Red Bull’s decision to demote Liam Lawson to Racing Bulls after just two races. Former…
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The Ferrari habits slowing down Sainz’s adaptation to Williams
Carlos Sainz opens up on the driving issues that he has faced since switching to Williams’s F1 car for 2025
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What is the weather forecast for the Japanese Grand Prix?
With rain forecast over the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix weekend, we look at the what the weather will be like at Suzuka and revisit some of the circuit’s wettest weekends
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