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What does each F1 flag mean? Guide to all ten Formula 1 flags
Formula 1 has a flag for almost every occasion, but what does each one mean? Here’s a full breakdown of the flags at a race marshal’s disposal
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Qiddiya’s Speed Park: the Sci-Fi F1 circuit which could replace Jeddah
Meet Qiddiya’s Speed Park: a futuristic racing venue featuring video game-like sections of circuit which is likely to host the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from as early as 2027. Here’s everything you need to know
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Nick Wirth: ‘I wish I’d designed… the McLaren MP4/4’
In 1987, I had just started in Formula 1 as aerodynamicist at Leyton House. I worked a little bit on developing the 871, and then worked throughout the winter on…
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Tony Southgate: ‘I wish I’d designed… the Lotus 25’
It’s a slight problem to choose a car I didn’t do because I’ve been associated with so many over the years, much more than most I suppose [Lola, Brabham, Gurney-Eagle,…
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Ross Brawn: ‘I wish I’d designed the…’ Williams FW07
I would go for the Williams FW07. Williams won their first GP with it, in 1979, and, refined for the following year, it won the championship with Alan Jones. It…
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Mike Pilbeam: ‘I wish I’d designed… the BRM P160’
I was impressed by the BRM P160, designed by Tony Southgate. I took the car over and developed it when I rejoined BRM in 1972 (I first went there in…
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Gary Anderson: ‘I wish I’d designed… Lotus 79’
The Lotus 79, the first real ground effect car was a very, very good package, the first realisation that aerodynamics were becoming crucial and that you could make ground effects…
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Gordon Murray: ‘I wish I’d designed the… Cooper T51/53’
When I think back to GP design milestones, it’s pretty obvious, really: the first rear-engined F1 Cooper. Not so much from a technical point of view even though it was…
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The second round of the season is fast approachingI Here are our F1 Fantasy predictions for the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and an analysis of how to keep the points rolling in at Jeddah
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What does each F1 flag mean? Guide to all ten Formula 1 flags
Formula 1 has a flag for almost every occasion, but what does each one mean? Here’s a full breakdown of the flags at a race marshal’s disposal
F1
Qiddiya’s Speed Park: the Sci-Fi F1 circuit which could replace Jeddah
Meet Qiddiya’s Speed Park: a futuristic racing venue featuring video game-like sections of circuit which is likely to host the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from as early as 2027. Here’s everything you need to know
Archive
Nick Wirth: ‘I wish I’d designed… the McLaren MP4/4’
In 1987, I had just started in Formula 1 as aerodynamicist at Leyton House. I worked a little bit on developing the 871, and then worked throughout the winter on…
Great Read
Archive
Tony Southgate: ‘I wish I’d designed… the Lotus 25’
It’s a slight problem to choose a car I didn’t do because I’ve been associated with so many over the years, much more than most I suppose [Lola, Brabham, Gurney-Eagle,…
Great Read
Archive
Ross Brawn: ‘I wish I’d designed the…’ Williams FW07
I would go for the Williams FW07. Williams won their first GP with it, in 1979, and, refined for the following year, it won the championship with Alan Jones. It…
Great Read
Archive
Mike Pilbeam: ‘I wish I’d designed… the BRM P160’
I was impressed by the BRM P160, designed by Tony Southgate. I took the car over and developed it when I rejoined BRM in 1972 (I first went there in…
Great Read
Archive
Gary Anderson: ‘I wish I’d designed… Lotus 79’
The Lotus 79, the first real ground effect car was a very, very good package, the first realisation that aerodynamics were becoming crucial and that you could make ground effects…
Great Read
Archive
Gordon Murray: ‘I wish I’d designed the… Cooper T51/53’
When I think back to GP design milestones, it’s pretty obvious, really: the first rear-engined F1 Cooper. Not so much from a technical point of view even though it was…
F1
F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The second round of the season is fast approachingI Here are our F1 Fantasy predictions for the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and an analysis of how to keep the points rolling in at Jeddah
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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MPH: If F1 wants equal engines, where does artificial competition stop?
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks Mark Hughes
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MPH: Will youth trump experience in Saudi GP with a tyre twist?
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
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MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
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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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Paradise lost: Montjuïc and the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix
Try to imagine your ideal street track, and the only limits are your imagination. It would be fast and challenging; a touch daunting. It would have sharp gradient changes –…
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Fisichella recalls getting dream Ferrari call – to drive one of its worst F1 cars
For an Italian F1 driver, few roles are more coveted than a Ferrari race seat, but Giancarlo Fisichella had the misfortune of joining the team during a testing 2009 season
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F1 Commission discussing engine catch-up rules tweak
F1 moves closer to changing its rules in a bid to avoid one engine manufacturer dominating for years, and looks to spark out the grass fires that plagued Suzuka
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