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Why are F1 cars so big and heavy? The plan to shrink single-seaters
Current Formula 1 cars are the biggest ever – but things could soon be changing, according to the championship’s chief technical officer Pat Symonds
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God save Jackie Stewart – Up and down in Miami
The 2023 Festival of Greed – sorry, Miami GP – lived up to all the off-track hyperbole by delivering a race of little substance. Job done!
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How Verstappen did it: from ninth to first in Miami GP of near perfection
Max Verstappen’s error in qualifying for the 2023 Miami Grand Prix looked to have left Sergio Perez with a simple path to victory. but race day was a different story. Mark Hughes explains how the double world champion overturned the odds on his way to victory
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Verstappen bats away boos with ‘simply lovely’ Miami GP win: F1 race report
From ninth on the grid to victory: Max Verstappen won the 2023 Miami Grand Prix in impressive fashion, leaving polesitter Sergio Perez in his wheeltracks. But some in the crowd were vocal in their dismay at another race of dominance from the defending champion
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‘Max was the fastest’: Perez admits Verstappen was too good in Miami GP
Sergio Perez had hopes of taking the F1 championship lead by winning from pole in Miami, but a crushing drive from Max Verstappen saw the defending champion power past his team-mate to victory
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Perez vs Verstappen: Miami mistake means F1 title battle is on… for now
Sergio Perez will take the F1 championship lead if he wins from pole at the 2023 Miami GP. With Max Verstappen starting ninth after an error in qualifying, and Red Bull promising equal treatment, the scene is set for an intriguing team-mate battle
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Perez on pole for Miami GP & ‘upset’ Verstappen 9th, as crash ends qualifying early
A crash in F1 qualifying by Charles Leclerc confirmed Sergio Perez on pole for the 2023 Miami Grand Prix, and prevented Max Verstappen from recovering after an error on his first flying lap
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Alonso: ‘Aston is putting fear into Ferrari and Mercedes – they know!’
One year ago in Miami Fernando Alonso experienced complete misery – now, on the tenth anniversary of his last F1 win, he’s been rejuvenated by a podium-challenging Aston Martin
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MPH: ‘I can win anywhere’ says Perez — back to his F1 tyre-whispering best
Last year, Sergio Perez’s Baku F1 win was an anomaly as Max Verstappen marched to the title. This year, Perez believes it can be a launchpad to the championship, having regained his talent for taming tyre wear
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Why are F1 cars so big and heavy? The plan to shrink single-seaters
Current Formula 1 cars are the biggest ever – but things could soon be changing, according to the championship’s chief technical officer Pat Symonds
Opinion
F1
God save Jackie Stewart – Up and down in Miami
The 2023 Festival of Greed – sorry, Miami GP – lived up to all the off-track hyperbole by delivering a race of little substance. Job done!
F1
How Verstappen did it: from ninth to first in Miami GP of near perfection
Max Verstappen’s error in qualifying for the 2023 Miami Grand Prix looked to have left Sergio Perez with a simple path to victory. but race day was a different story. Mark Hughes explains how the double world champion overturned the odds on his way to victory
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Verstappen bats away boos with ‘simply lovely’ Miami GP win: F1 race report
From ninth on the grid to victory: Max Verstappen won the 2023 Miami Grand Prix in impressive fashion, leaving polesitter Sergio Perez in his wheeltracks. But some in the crowd were vocal in their dismay at another race of dominance from the defending champion
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‘Max was the fastest’: Perez admits Verstappen was too good in Miami GP
Sergio Perez had hopes of taking the F1 championship lead by winning from pole in Miami, but a crushing drive from Max Verstappen saw the defending champion power past his team-mate to victory
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Perez vs Verstappen: Miami mistake means F1 title battle is on… for now
Sergio Perez will take the F1 championship lead if he wins from pole at the 2023 Miami GP. With Max Verstappen starting ninth after an error in qualifying, and Red Bull promising equal treatment, the scene is set for an intriguing team-mate battle
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Perez on pole for Miami GP & ‘upset’ Verstappen 9th, as crash ends qualifying early
A crash in F1 qualifying by Charles Leclerc confirmed Sergio Perez on pole for the 2023 Miami Grand Prix, and prevented Max Verstappen from recovering after an error on his first flying lap
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Alonso: ‘Aston is putting fear into Ferrari and Mercedes – they know!’
One year ago in Miami Fernando Alonso experienced complete misery – now, on the tenth anniversary of his last F1 win, he’s been rejuvenated by a podium-challenging Aston Martin
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MPH: ‘I can win anywhere’ says Perez — back to his F1 tyre-whispering best
Last year, Sergio Perez’s Baku F1 win was an anomaly as Max Verstappen marched to the title. This year, Perez believes it can be a launchpad to the championship, having regained his talent for taming tyre wear
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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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