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Top of the flops: when F1 failed in America
Formula 1 has tried many times before to crack the US – and failed. We examine grand prix racing’s all-American disasters
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Mansell’s ‘remarkable’ F1 career memorabilia sells for over £2m
Nigel Mansell’s personal racing memorabilia collection from a life in F1 sold for over £2m at auction
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MPH: Is retirement Perez’s best option to end his woeful F1 form?
Sergio Perez has been promised Red Bull’s support after a string of below-par performances in his championship-winning car. But instead of struggling on, retirement may be a more appealing option, writes Mark Hughes
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Situation critical: even F1’s ‘macho’ old guard were horrified at drivers overheating
Scenes of groggy and unwell drivers in scorching Qatar revived memories of Nelson Piquet’s podium collapse at the fiery 1982 Brazilian GP. Even then, there was concern about the risk, writes Damien Smith
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Bernie Ecclestone given suspended jail term for fraud, and pays £652m to HMRC
Bernie Ecclestone has been given a 17-month suspended prison sentence after admitting tax fraud by failing to declare a £400m trust. The former F1 supremo has has already reached a £652m settlement with HMRC
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Hypocrisy over Andretti: The F1 teams waging war on 11th team entry
Andretti’s bid to set up a new F1 team has been approved by the FIA but now faces the much tougher task of securing a commercial deal. As Chris Medland writes, current teams are hesitant to share a piece of the F1 pie
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F1’s Indy farce haunted Qatar but this time, there was no Max Mosley
Tyre troubles at the Qatar GP brought back memories of F1’s disastrous experience at Indianapolis, writes Mark Hughes. But unlike the 2005 race, politics weren’t at play
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Williams drivers on astounding FW15C: ‘My head was in the soup!’
The Williams FW15C is the most advanced F1 car ever made. In our November 2023 issue, its drivers describe what it was like to take on this incredible machine
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Murray Walker off mic: ‘wonderful bombshells’ from voice of F1
For over 40 years, we knew Murray Walker as the voice of Formula 1. Matt Bishop recalls his candid stories when the “greatest motor sport commentator” was off air
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Top of the flops: when F1 failed in America
Formula 1 has tried many times before to crack the US – and failed. We examine grand prix racing’s all-American disasters
F1
Mansell’s ‘remarkable’ F1 career memorabilia sells for over £2m
Nigel Mansell’s personal racing memorabilia collection from a life in F1 sold for over £2m at auction
F1
MPH: Is retirement Perez’s best option to end his woeful F1 form?
Sergio Perez has been promised Red Bull’s support after a string of below-par performances in his championship-winning car. But instead of struggling on, retirement may be a more appealing option, writes Mark Hughes
F1
Situation critical: even F1’s ‘macho’ old guard were horrified at drivers overheating
Scenes of groggy and unwell drivers in scorching Qatar revived memories of Nelson Piquet’s podium collapse at the fiery 1982 Brazilian GP. Even then, there was concern about the risk, writes Damien Smith
F1
Bernie Ecclestone given suspended jail term for fraud, and pays £652m to HMRC
Bernie Ecclestone has been given a 17-month suspended prison sentence after admitting tax fraud by failing to declare a £400m trust. The former F1 supremo has has already reached a £652m settlement with HMRC
F1
Hypocrisy over Andretti: The F1 teams waging war on 11th team entry
Andretti’s bid to set up a new F1 team has been approved by the FIA but now faces the much tougher task of securing a commercial deal. As Chris Medland writes, current teams are hesitant to share a piece of the F1 pie
F1
F1’s Indy farce haunted Qatar but this time, there was no Max Mosley
Tyre troubles at the Qatar GP brought back memories of F1’s disastrous experience at Indianapolis, writes Mark Hughes. But unlike the 2005 race, politics weren’t at play
F1
Williams drivers on astounding FW15C: ‘My head was in the soup!’
The Williams FW15C is the most advanced F1 car ever made. In our November 2023 issue, its drivers describe what it was like to take on this incredible machine
F1
Murray Walker off mic: ‘wonderful bombshells’ from voice of F1
For over 40 years, we knew Murray Walker as the voice of Formula 1. Matt Bishop recalls his candid stories when the “greatest motor sport commentator” was off air
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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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