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F1 in 2023, a record-breaking season
Given that the championship had been wrapped up almost two months earlier, there was little tension around the Abu Dhabi season finale. But there was a second place in the…
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Johnny Herbert: ‘Mansell’s F1 car was fastest but he gave it everything. It was the same with Verstappen’
I know some people, myself included, would say the season was boring and predictable. But you have to give Red Bull credit, and the way Max Verstappen went about his…
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Parting Shot, February 2024
March, 1951, Maranello, Italy A major milestone for Ferrari came in 1951 when Argentinian racer José Froilán González gave Maranello a first Formula 1 world championship victory, at Silverstone, driving…
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Vasseur on Ferrari’s ‘unlucky’ launch: ‘A matter of downforce not the date’
Fred Vasseur’s first year as Ferrari’s team principal wasn’t flawless but it showed signs of promise. The Frenchman sat down with Chris Medland to discuss the pressures of Maranello and what 2024 may hold in store
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Podcast: Who was best in 2023? F1 review part 2
Join Mark Hughes, Alex Brundle and Damien Smith as they discuss the top performers of 2023 in part 2 of our season review podcast: did anyone outshine Max Verstappen and Red Bull?
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How Hamilton’s former karting rival took F1 Fantasy crown in 2023
How to win F1 Fantasy: the newly-crowned champion of 2023, former karter David Jurco reveals the formula that saw him streak to success over 2.4m players
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The remarkable Jacques Villeneuve and his career-wrecking F1 decision
Jacques Villeneuve’s searing F1 debut was a prelude to a scintillating run where he dispatched distinguished opponents and won the title. But then, writes Matt Bishop, he made one bad decision that he never recovered from
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Podcast: 2023 F1 review part 1 with Brundle, Hughes and Smith
An F1 season for the record books: Mark Hughes, Alex Brundle and Damien Smith look back on 2023
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What makes the perfect F1 overtake? Experts choose their 2023 favourites
Renowned Silverstone driver coach Steve Deeks and F1TV presenter Alex Brundle have analysed Motor Sport’s ‘overtake of the year’ shortlist. From podium passes to midfield masteries, who had the best of 2023?
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MPH: Ferrari’s big F1 car changes — why team is convinced of major advance
F1’s frontrunners were so closely matched last year that minor gains could give one team an advantage in 2025, says Mark Hughes. Where might that leave Ferrari which believes it’s significant advances after an extensive rethink?
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MPH: Will Norris fight like Verstappen for F1 crown?
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen look set go head-to-head in the F1 drivers’ title. But, as Mark Hughes asks, should he draw an aggressive line in the sand or play the long game?
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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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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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Who has completed most laps in 2025 F1 pre-season testing at Bahrain?
Lap counts for driver, teams and power units at 2025 F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain
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Red Bull suspicions bring reminder of F1’s biggest sandbagger
The lack of obvious changes between the 2025 Red Bull and last year’s F1 car has raised speculation that the team is sandbagging, and holding back radical parts. It’s denied by the team, but wouldn’t be the first time it has happened…
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F1 2025 pre-season testing – Day 2: Hamilton fastest as Red Bull hits trouble
Lewis Hamilton sets an early fast time before rain falls on Day 2 of 2025 F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain
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