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The resignations of Alpine technical director Matt Harman and chief of aerodynamics Dirk de Beer were made before the opening race of the season, though Harman was still in situ…
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Oliver Bearman in F1 at the deep end?
Eighteen-year-old Formula 2 driver Oliver Bearman was sensationally called up at Jeddah by Ferrari for his Formula 1 debut, as Carlos Sainz was hospitalised with appendicitis. On Ferrari’s Driver Academy,…
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Red Bull’s crushing start to the 2024 F1 season that ended in a cloud of smoke
Meet the new season, same as the old one. Max Verstappen’s Red Bull totally dominant, Charles Leclerc giving spirited chase in his Ferrari, Mercedes struggling with bouncing, McLaren in that…
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Doug Nye: ‘If Verstappen keeps dominating F1, its appeal could fall off a cliff’
Set against the background of a wildly unstable world any competitive endeavour that can be fought out for fun, achievement and promotion –rather than for basic survival – can expect…
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Mark Hughes: Stale F1 grid looks set for a wave of new drivers in 2025
The outstanding performance of 18-year-old British driver Oliver Bearman as Carlos Sainz’s late-notice substitute at Ferrari in Jeddah is more significant even than spotlighting a major future Formula 1 star.…
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The brilliant Fisichella: was Italy’s last great F1 driver ‘too nice’?
Giancarlo Fisichella was blessed with uncommon F1 car control – but did he have that killer instinct? Matt Bishop remembers the mercurial GP career of ‘Fisico’
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Westminster Abbey send-off for Sir Stirling
A memorial service for Sir Stirling Moss will be held in Westminster Abbey, London on May 8 to celebrate the life of one of our greatest all-round racing drivers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6t2QER79nA…
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Susie Wolff takes the FIA to court
A new front was opened in the off-track wrangles facing Formula 1 with news that Susie Wolff, left, had filed a legal complaint against the FIA. The complaint focuses on…
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix
Max Verstappen failed to reach the chequered flag for the first time in 714 days at the 2024 Australian Grand Prix, costing 47% of F1 Fantasy players 20 critical points…
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Word on the beat
The resignations of Alpine technical director Matt Harman and chief of aerodynamics Dirk de Beer were made before the opening race of the season, though Harman was still in situ…
Archive
Oliver Bearman in F1 at the deep end?
Eighteen-year-old Formula 2 driver Oliver Bearman was sensationally called up at Jeddah by Ferrari for his Formula 1 debut, as Carlos Sainz was hospitalised with appendicitis. On Ferrari’s Driver Academy,…
Archive
Red Bull’s crushing start to the 2024 F1 season that ended in a cloud of smoke
Meet the new season, same as the old one. Max Verstappen’s Red Bull totally dominant, Charles Leclerc giving spirited chase in his Ferrari, Mercedes struggling with bouncing, McLaren in that…
Archive
Doug Nye: ‘If Verstappen keeps dominating F1, its appeal could fall off a cliff’
Set against the background of a wildly unstable world any competitive endeavour that can be fought out for fun, achievement and promotion –rather than for basic survival – can expect…
Archive
Mark Hughes: Stale F1 grid looks set for a wave of new drivers in 2025
The outstanding performance of 18-year-old British driver Oliver Bearman as Carlos Sainz’s late-notice substitute at Ferrari in Jeddah is more significant even than spotlighting a major future Formula 1 star.…
F1
The brilliant Fisichella: was Italy’s last great F1 driver ‘too nice’?
Giancarlo Fisichella was blessed with uncommon F1 car control – but did he have that killer instinct? Matt Bishop remembers the mercurial GP career of ‘Fisico’
Archive
Westminster Abbey send-off for Sir Stirling
A memorial service for Sir Stirling Moss will be held in Westminster Abbey, London on May 8 to celebrate the life of one of our greatest all-round racing drivers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6t2QER79nA…
Archive
Susie Wolff takes the FIA to court
A new front was opened in the off-track wrangles facing Formula 1 with news that Susie Wolff, left, had filed a legal complaint against the FIA. The complaint focuses on…
F1
F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix
Max Verstappen failed to reach the chequered flag for the first time in 714 days at the 2024 Australian Grand Prix, costing 47% of F1 Fantasy players 20 critical points…
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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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Tsunoda reveals Red Bull expectations after Lawson swap
Yuki Tsunoda has explained the performance level Red Bull is demanding as he joins the F1 team — and says that he will be allowed to beat Max Verstappen if he’s quick enough
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Tilke’s finest: why F1 misses Malaysia and the swoops (and snakes) of Sepang
The Sepang circuit was a challenging, exhilarating stage where Formula 1 greats shone brightly — but not the first to host a Malaysian Grand Prix. Matt Bishop explores the rich history of the race, and why it deserves a spot on the F1 calendar — despite the perils of the odd king cobra
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Red Bull to run retro-inspired Honda livery in Japanese GP
Red Bull Racing has unveiled the livery that it will sport during this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, paying homage to Honda in the manufacturer’s final home race with the Milton…
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