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Trackside view: July 2022
Race report F1’s contrast: from the historic, yet muddy, Imola to the polished show of Miami Word on the beat Stroll not selling… yet, Piastri attracting attention and Mercedes may…
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F1 awash with celebrities at the Miami Grand Prix
Awesome foursome: in an image seen as confirmation of F1’s growing profile Lewis Hamilton was joined at the Miami GP by basketball legend Michael Jordan, former footballer David Beckham and…
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Tony Brooks: last of the ’50s greats
Tony Brooks, who died on May 3, aged 90, was one of the truly great F1 drivers. From his debut win in the 1955 non-championship Syracuse Grand Prix for Connaught…
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Tony Brooks: A winner — but he didn’t like the fuss
I’ll miss the phone calls from Tony Brooks. Sometimes it was to clarify something we had written in the magazine, sometimes just to get some information and then discuss Verstappen…
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Spiky attitude can swing F1 title for Red Bull — but how will Porsche work with F1’s most aggressive team?
Pacifying and managing the no-compromise expectations of Max Verstappen must be at times exasperating and exhausting. You’d almost be moved to feel sorry for Christian Horner and Helmut Marko if……
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Hamilton faster than Russell? – team-mate battles pointing to a vintage 2022 F1 season
Comparing team-mates’ qualifying performances shows the detail behind what could be a classic 2022 F1 season
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You were there: 1987 British Grand Prix
As Goodyear’s technical director, Peter Bradbury arrived early at Silverstone for the 1987 Grand Prix “to help the Stringfellow F3 team settle in, and somehow we overstayed our tickets…” But…
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Mercedes can look to win in Monaco: its Red Bull-rivalling pace analysed
From the start of the F1 season, Mercedes has been adamant that its 2022 car has strong underlying pace: it just hasn’t been able to find the key to unlock…
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Tony Brooks at Monaco: Parting Shot
May 19,1957 Monaco Tony Brooks proved that his Vanwall VW 5 could last the distance at the first European Grand Prix of 1957, finishing second at Monaco behind Juan Manuel…
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Trackside view: July 2022
Race report F1’s contrast: from the historic, yet muddy, Imola to the polished show of Miami Word on the beat Stroll not selling… yet, Piastri attracting attention and Mercedes may…
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F1 awash with celebrities at the Miami Grand Prix
Awesome foursome: in an image seen as confirmation of F1’s growing profile Lewis Hamilton was joined at the Miami GP by basketball legend Michael Jordan, former footballer David Beckham and…
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Tony Brooks: last of the ’50s greats
Tony Brooks, who died on May 3, aged 90, was one of the truly great F1 drivers. From his debut win in the 1955 non-championship Syracuse Grand Prix for Connaught…
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Tony Brooks: A winner — but he didn’t like the fuss
I’ll miss the phone calls from Tony Brooks. Sometimes it was to clarify something we had written in the magazine, sometimes just to get some information and then discuss Verstappen…
F1
Spiky attitude can swing F1 title for Red Bull — but how will Porsche work with F1’s most aggressive team?
Pacifying and managing the no-compromise expectations of Max Verstappen must be at times exasperating and exhausting. You’d almost be moved to feel sorry for Christian Horner and Helmut Marko if……
F1
Hamilton faster than Russell? – team-mate battles pointing to a vintage 2022 F1 season
Comparing team-mates’ qualifying performances shows the detail behind what could be a classic 2022 F1 season
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You were there: 1987 British Grand Prix
As Goodyear’s technical director, Peter Bradbury arrived early at Silverstone for the 1987 Grand Prix “to help the Stringfellow F3 team settle in, and somehow we overstayed our tickets…” But…
F1
Mercedes can look to win in Monaco: its Red Bull-rivalling pace analysed
From the start of the F1 season, Mercedes has been adamant that its 2022 car has strong underlying pace: it just hasn’t been able to find the key to unlock…
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Tony Brooks at Monaco: Parting Shot
May 19,1957 Monaco Tony Brooks proved that his Vanwall VW 5 could last the distance at the first European Grand Prix of 1957, finishing second at Monaco behind Juan Manuel…
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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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