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F1 Trackside View: February 2023
Race report While the drivers’ title was already bagged, the runner-up spot was still up for grabs in Abu Dhabi – the last date on the F1 calendar Season review…
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Why Red Bull and Verstappen were so dominant in 2022
Even if only the 2022 victories of Max Verstappen counted, he’d still be comfortably in the top 20 of all-time career race wins in the sport’s history. That’s how statistically…
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Hans no longer ruled by the clock
Former Formula 1 competitor and Le Mans legend Hans-Joachim Stuck celebrates his birthday on January 1. Along with his racing father, the German is part of what fans in the…
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Formula 1: Good month, bad month — February 2023
Good Month Auf wiedersehen, Seb! So, farewell Sebastian Vettel. The four-time world champ went from wunderkind and youngest driver to win the title to outspoken elder statesman in a mere…
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‘Verstappen’s view is that Perez should know his Red Bull place’ — MPH
After two F1 world titles, Max Verstappen believes that a team-mate who can’t match him week in, week out, is only a support driver. And that creates a tension between him and Perez for 2023, writes Mark Hughes
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Podcast: Best F1 team 2022
Red Bull had the greatest success but was it the strongest F1 team of 2022? Allan McNish and Lawrence Barretto join Chris Medland for a podcast with some surprising verdicts
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‘Ultimate expression of teamwork’: how McLaren created the MP4/4
Two designers of the most successful F1 car of all time, the McLaren MP4/4, explain how the car was borne of brilliant creativity and practical thinking
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FIA follows Fifa’s lead on protest ban: ‘It’s the opposite of progress’
After previously allowing drivers to make personal protests on matters such as race and LGBTQ+, the FIA has followed FIFA in banning such statements – this is a grave error, says Chris Medland
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Podcast: Best F1 race 2022
Which of this year’s 22 grands prix stands out as the best? Jolyon Palmer and Jack Nicholls join Chris Medland to pick the race that combined drama, excitement and overtaking
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F1 Trackside View: February 2023
Race report While the drivers’ title was already bagged, the runner-up spot was still up for grabs in Abu Dhabi – the last date on the F1 calendar Season review…
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Why Red Bull and Verstappen were so dominant in 2022
Even if only the 2022 victories of Max Verstappen counted, he’d still be comfortably in the top 20 of all-time career race wins in the sport’s history. That’s how statistically…
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Hans no longer ruled by the clock
Former Formula 1 competitor and Le Mans legend Hans-Joachim Stuck celebrates his birthday on January 1. Along with his racing father, the German is part of what fans in the…
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Formula 1: Good month, bad month — February 2023
Good Month Auf wiedersehen, Seb! So, farewell Sebastian Vettel. The four-time world champ went from wunderkind and youngest driver to win the title to outspoken elder statesman in a mere…
F1
‘Verstappen’s view is that Perez should know his Red Bull place’ — MPH
After two F1 world titles, Max Verstappen believes that a team-mate who can’t match him week in, week out, is only a support driver. And that creates a tension between him and Perez for 2023, writes Mark Hughes
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Best F1 team 2022
Red Bull had the greatest success but was it the strongest F1 team of 2022? Allan McNish and Lawrence Barretto join Chris Medland for a podcast with some surprising verdicts
F1
‘Ultimate expression of teamwork’: how McLaren created the MP4/4
Two designers of the most successful F1 car of all time, the McLaren MP4/4, explain how the car was borne of brilliant creativity and practical thinking
F1
FIA follows Fifa’s lead on protest ban: ‘It’s the opposite of progress’
After previously allowing drivers to make personal protests on matters such as race and LGBTQ+, the FIA has followed FIFA in banning such statements – this is a grave error, says Chris Medland
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Best F1 race 2022
Which of this year’s 22 grands prix stands out as the best? Jolyon Palmer and Jack Nicholls join Chris Medland to pick the race that combined drama, excitement and overtaking
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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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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