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2024 Japanese Grand Prix analysis: F1 was back to a familiar Red Bull 1-2 in Suzuka, says Mark Hughes. But a different qualifying result could have brought Carlos Sainz into play
Active aerodynamics and heightened electrical power delivery — the 2026 F1 regulations are well on their way. But as Mark Hughes points out, the drivers share similar opinions on what changes should be prioritised
Carlos Sainz could have many options for a 2025 F1 race seat, with 13 drivers out of contract at the end of this season. But where will the Spaniard end up? Here are his most realistic choices
Mika Häkkinen was simply McLaren’s test driver for most of 1993 but, when thrown into the deep end, he caused one of F1’s great upsets by out-qualifying his legendary team-mate
Everything you need to know about Mercedes F1 senior race engineer Peter Bonnington, including his early days in the F1 paddock with Jordan and his time managing two seven-time world champions
Red Bull is tipped to bring a major upgrade to Suzuka: can it shake off Ferrari? With rain forecast, which could shake up the running order, here’s what to watch for at the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix
It is not often we witness an F1 team seemingly trying to tear itself apart even as it is setting new records of on-track success. The complaint by a female…
After two years with Team Lotus Mika Häkkinen signed for McLaren in 1993 knowing that he would have to spend a season on the sidelines as test and reserve driver.…
Sainz nearing a 2025 F1 team decision; Vettel return rumours look slim; Williams’ bad luck continues; and an F1 dream come true. Chris Medland’s diary from the 2024 Japanese GP paddock
2024 Japanese Grand Prix analysis: F1 was back to a familiar Red Bull 1-2 in Suzuka, says Mark Hughes. But a different qualifying result could have brought Carlos Sainz into play
Active aerodynamics and heightened electrical power delivery — the 2026 F1 regulations are well on their way. But as Mark Hughes points out, the drivers share similar opinions on what changes should be prioritised
Carlos Sainz could have many options for a 2025 F1 race seat, with 13 drivers out of contract at the end of this season. But where will the Spaniard end up? Here are his most realistic choices
Mika Häkkinen was simply McLaren’s test driver for most of 1993 but, when thrown into the deep end, he caused one of F1’s great upsets by out-qualifying his legendary team-mate
Everything you need to know about Mercedes F1 senior race engineer Peter Bonnington, including his early days in the F1 paddock with Jordan and his time managing two seven-time world champions
Red Bull is tipped to bring a major upgrade to Suzuka: can it shake off Ferrari? With rain forecast, which could shake up the running order, here’s what to watch for at the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix
It is not often we witness an F1 team seemingly trying to tear itself apart even as it is setting new records of on-track success. The complaint by a female…
After two years with Team Lotus Mika Häkkinen signed for McLaren in 1993 knowing that he would have to spend a season on the sidelines as test and reserve driver.…
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
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
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
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
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
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Charles Leclerc feels Ferrari can still have an “amazing season” in 2025 despite a disappointing start in the first two Formula 1 races of the year. The Monegasque sits 10th…
Media day in Suzuka was always going to be dominated by one thing, with Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda both sharing the timeline of events that led to their very public seat swapping ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix
You could argue Sergio Perez has done his reputation a lot of good by not being on the Formula 1 grid this year. The Mexican was often criticised during his…
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