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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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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…
F1
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
Motor Sport Podcast
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?
F1
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
F1
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
Motor Sport Podcast
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: How FIA can intervene immediately over ‘trick’ Mercedes F1 engine
Mercedes is rumoured to have an engine innovation promising a significant advantage over other Formula 1 power units. It could mean rivals are allowed extra benefits to catch up, explains Mark Hughes
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Adrian Newey’s new role… we didn’t see this coming!
Adrian Newey a team boss? That really was not on anyone’s bingo card. Ever. But it came to pass on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix as Aston Martin…
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MPH: 2025 F1 grid was the closest in years, but why?
As the ground-effect era draws to a close, Mark Hughes uses qualifying data and technical insight to explain why the Formula 1 field has converged – and why the reasons go far beyond the rules alone
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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
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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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Autolinking test 3: What’s new in Formula 1 2023: drivers, team bosses and rules
All the refreshed driver pairings, team principal changes, and subtle regulation tweaks that could shake up the 2023 F1 season
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Autolinking test: What’s new in Formula 1 2023: drivers, team bosses and rules
All the refreshed driver pairings, team principal changes, and subtle regulation tweaks that could shake up the 2023 F1 season
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Matt Bishop: Just four drivers from F1’s first decade remain alive
The death last week of Hans Herrmann leaves just four living drivers who raced in 1950s world championship grands prix. The first decade of Formula 1 will soon slip beyond living memory
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