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Jost Capito’s fight to make Williams great again
It nearly didn’t happen. Jost capito was a step away from retirement when he agreed to join Williams Racing as CEO in February 2021, before subsequently taking on the team…
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The fiery trail blazed by Hesketh Racing: from F3 to F1
Good grief. I haven’t sat in this since I climbed out at Brands Hatch in 1972, having just buried it in the bank…” Half a century on, ‘Bubbles’ Horsley (it…
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Flashback: Bare broadcast at the 1987 Brazilian Grand Prix
Not quite the BBC, perhaps, but this was typical of the Brazilian broadcasting art in 1987. Apart from his attire to cope with the searing heat at Jacarepaguá, the intrigue…
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F1’s young fans who refuse to accept harassment at grands prix
After reports of crowd trouble at the Austrian GP, Motor Sport hear from fans who were there that are now worried about attending future races
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Expect the unexpected at the Hungaroring: September 2022 events
Hungarian Grand Prix July 29-31 If there’s one race that stands out from a highly crowded July – during which the Formula 1 circus will have four races inside a…
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Team orders? ‘No way!’ said René Arnoux as he seized home French GP win
You have taken pole position at your home grand prix driving for what is ostensibly your national team. You then lead the race, and once a pair of pesky rivals…
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Trackside view: September 2022
Race report Up and down for Leclerc in Austria and Canada, while Sainz sizzles at Silverstone Word on the beat Change at the top, Ricciardo about to go pop and…
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‘Is it right to penalise drivers for breaking track limits by millimetres? Actually, yes it is’: Johnny Herbert
Track limits and the rule on crossing the white line reared its head again at the Austrian Grand Prix. In the race more than 40 transgressions were recorded and five-second…
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How can Audi and Porsche enter F1? Ask Mark
Hi Mark. What’s the deal with Audi and Porsche both joining F1? The two were stopped from co-existing in sports car racing, so why are they now both preparing F1…
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Jost Capito’s fight to make Williams great again
It nearly didn’t happen. Jost capito was a step away from retirement when he agreed to join Williams Racing as CEO in February 2021, before subsequently taking on the team…
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The fiery trail blazed by Hesketh Racing: from F3 to F1
Good grief. I haven’t sat in this since I climbed out at Brands Hatch in 1972, having just buried it in the bank…” Half a century on, ‘Bubbles’ Horsley (it…
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Flashback: Bare broadcast at the 1987 Brazilian Grand Prix
Not quite the BBC, perhaps, but this was typical of the Brazilian broadcasting art in 1987. Apart from his attire to cope with the searing heat at Jacarepaguá, the intrigue…
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F1’s young fans who refuse to accept harassment at grands prix
After reports of crowd trouble at the Austrian GP, Motor Sport hear from fans who were there that are now worried about attending future races
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Expect the unexpected at the Hungaroring: September 2022 events
Hungarian Grand Prix July 29-31 If there’s one race that stands out from a highly crowded July – during which the Formula 1 circus will have four races inside a…
Great Read
F1
Team orders? ‘No way!’ said René Arnoux as he seized home French GP win
You have taken pole position at your home grand prix driving for what is ostensibly your national team. You then lead the race, and once a pair of pesky rivals…
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Trackside view: September 2022
Race report Up and down for Leclerc in Austria and Canada, while Sainz sizzles at Silverstone Word on the beat Change at the top, Ricciardo about to go pop and…
Opinion
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‘Is it right to penalise drivers for breaking track limits by millimetres? Actually, yes it is’: Johnny Herbert
Track limits and the rule on crossing the white line reared its head again at the Austrian Grand Prix. In the race more than 40 transgressions were recorded and five-second…
Archive
How can Audi and Porsche enter F1? Ask Mark
Hi Mark. What’s the deal with Audi and Porsche both joining F1? The two were stopped from co-existing in sports car racing, so why are they now both preparing F1…
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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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