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F1’s goodbye to the GOAT: Up and down in Abu Dhabi
The greatest has left us – how will Formula 1 even go on?
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Logan Sargeant signs for Williams: How American rookie earned his F1 stripes
“Joining Williams feels natural” says Logan Sargeant after just one season of F2. But the young American isn’t being brash as he prepares to step up to Formula 1 — he’s just well-prepared
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‘Red Bull swerved the hazard of Perez beating Verstappen’: Abu Dhabi GP analysis
Sergio Perez may have had a better chance of beating Charles Leclerc if Red Bull had told his team-mate to let him through in the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. But the team may not been wary of the consequences after unrest in Brazil, writes Mark Hughes
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Abu Dhabi’s final reminder that 2022 is the year of Max Verstappen: F1 race report
Max Verstappen gave a final demonstration of his overwhelming dominance in 2022 with victory in the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but Sergio Perez lost second place in the championship to Charles Leclerc — as Sebastian Vettel bowed out
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‘One of F1’s greatest’: Why F1 won’t let Sebastian Vettel retire quietly
Ferrari and Red Bull have held farewell events; every F1 driver attended a retirement dinner; and there’s more to come in Abu Dhabi. Adam Cooper looks at why Sebastian Vettel is held in such high regard
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Verstappen rockets to pole: 2022 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying
A superb qualifying performance from Max Verstappen saw the Dutchman take pole for the 2022 Abu Dhabi GP
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Russell rides out the W13’s rough edges
Imola, 4th: George Russell qualifies only 11th and finishes the sprint race in the same position. But in the main event he makes a good start on the damp track…
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George Russell’s rollercoaster 2022 F1 season
Of course George Russell was brilliantly quick in his first season at Mercedes. Just as he’d been brilliantly quick in his Williams – recall that front row in the wet…
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Senna and Dennis say farewell to Goodyear F1 boss
Some of these guys [F1 drivers] don’t appreciate where their paycheques come from. The F1 system changes people. Success makes it hard for them to keep their heads straight. They’re…
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F1’s goodbye to the GOAT: Up and down in Abu Dhabi
The greatest has left us – how will Formula 1 even go on?
F1
Logan Sargeant signs for Williams: How American rookie earned his F1 stripes
“Joining Williams feels natural” says Logan Sargeant after just one season of F2. But the young American isn’t being brash as he prepares to step up to Formula 1 — he’s just well-prepared
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‘Red Bull swerved the hazard of Perez beating Verstappen’: Abu Dhabi GP analysis
Sergio Perez may have had a better chance of beating Charles Leclerc if Red Bull had told his team-mate to let him through in the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. But the team may not been wary of the consequences after unrest in Brazil, writes Mark Hughes
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Abu Dhabi’s final reminder that 2022 is the year of Max Verstappen: F1 race report
Max Verstappen gave a final demonstration of his overwhelming dominance in 2022 with victory in the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but Sergio Perez lost second place in the championship to Charles Leclerc — as Sebastian Vettel bowed out
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‘One of F1’s greatest’: Why F1 won’t let Sebastian Vettel retire quietly
Ferrari and Red Bull have held farewell events; every F1 driver attended a retirement dinner; and there’s more to come in Abu Dhabi. Adam Cooper looks at why Sebastian Vettel is held in such high regard
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Verstappen rockets to pole: 2022 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying
A superb qualifying performance from Max Verstappen saw the Dutchman take pole for the 2022 Abu Dhabi GP
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Russell rides out the W13’s rough edges
Imola, 4th: George Russell qualifies only 11th and finishes the sprint race in the same position. But in the main event he makes a good start on the damp track…
Archive
George Russell’s rollercoaster 2022 F1 season
Of course George Russell was brilliantly quick in his first season at Mercedes. Just as he’d been brilliantly quick in his Williams – recall that front row in the wet…
Archive
Senna and Dennis say farewell to Goodyear F1 boss
Some of these guys [F1 drivers] don’t appreciate where their paycheques come from. The F1 system changes people. Success makes it hard for them to keep their heads straight. They’re…
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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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