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Trackside view: September 2023
Race report The trials and tribulations of racing for Red Bull when your name is not Max Verstappen Word on the beat Hamilton’s ‘emotional’ contract, a new name for Alpha…
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F1 tactics: tyre headaches trip up Ferrari in Hungary
Ferrari got itself into an awkward interference pattern with the strategies of its two cars in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Partly this came about through the experimental tyre allocation for…
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Johnny Herbert: ‘Ricciardo has to blow Tsunoda away to secure Red Bull seat’
There were pleasing aspects to the British Grand Prix. One was Alexander Albon’s drive to eighth for Williams. I saw Alex as he was leaving the circuit on the Sunday…
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Brad Pitt stars as Apex F1 movie films at British GP
Lewis Hamilton reckons the forthcoming Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt could have an even bigger impact on grand prix racing than Netflix’s divisive Drive to Survive series. Filming for…
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Flashback: Harvey Postlethwaite at Hungary ‘88
Harvey Postlethwaite, captured in the Hungaroring car park early on race day in 1988. After seven years with Ferrari, Harvey had become technical director at Tyrrell; the equivalent today of…
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Tim Schenken: My life in cars
My family car as a child… The first family car I remember was my Father’s DeSoto in the 1940s, an American car. In the war years they had a bag…
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F1 Retro: Rene Arnoux – Blinded by the Light
F1 Retro – May 2001 F1 seemingly used to have a select yet steady flow of drivers like René Arnoux on tap – charisma-bottled with talent to spare, but a…
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Good month – Bad month: September 2023
Good Month F1 star power Sell-out Silverstone, drivers treated like rock stars, the British GP gripped by its own Hollywood fever – F1 really has hit the ‘big time’. Saturday…
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Word on the beat: AlphaTauri design team to move in with Red Bull as Hamilton-Mercedes contract talks near conclusion
Lewis Hamilton at the Austrian Grand Prix: “I think the FIA should probably put a time when everyone is allowed to start developing next year’s car. Say August 1. That’s…
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Trackside view: September 2023
Race report The trials and tribulations of racing for Red Bull when your name is not Max Verstappen Word on the beat Hamilton’s ‘emotional’ contract, a new name for Alpha…
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F1 tactics: tyre headaches trip up Ferrari in Hungary
Ferrari got itself into an awkward interference pattern with the strategies of its two cars in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Partly this came about through the experimental tyre allocation for…
Opinion
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Johnny Herbert: ‘Ricciardo has to blow Tsunoda away to secure Red Bull seat’
There were pleasing aspects to the British Grand Prix. One was Alexander Albon’s drive to eighth for Williams. I saw Alex as he was leaving the circuit on the Sunday…
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Brad Pitt stars as Apex F1 movie films at British GP
Lewis Hamilton reckons the forthcoming Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt could have an even bigger impact on grand prix racing than Netflix’s divisive Drive to Survive series. Filming for…
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Flashback: Harvey Postlethwaite at Hungary ‘88
Harvey Postlethwaite, captured in the Hungaroring car park early on race day in 1988. After seven years with Ferrari, Harvey had become technical director at Tyrrell; the equivalent today of…
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Tim Schenken: My life in cars
My family car as a child… The first family car I remember was my Father’s DeSoto in the 1940s, an American car. In the war years they had a bag…
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F1 Retro: Rene Arnoux – Blinded by the Light
F1 Retro – May 2001 F1 seemingly used to have a select yet steady flow of drivers like René Arnoux on tap – charisma-bottled with talent to spare, but a…
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Good month – Bad month: September 2023
Good Month F1 star power Sell-out Silverstone, drivers treated like rock stars, the British GP gripped by its own Hollywood fever – F1 really has hit the ‘big time’. Saturday…
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Word on the beat: AlphaTauri design team to move in with Red Bull as Hamilton-Mercedes contract talks near conclusion
Lewis Hamilton at the Austrian Grand Prix: “I think the FIA should probably put a time when everyone is allowed to start developing next year’s car. Say August 1. That’s…
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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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