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Ferrari’s F1 improvement bodes well for 2022: Mark Hughes
Looking at the half-season to date as Formula 1 takes its summer break, Ferrari is the most improved team from last year – albeit from a base of 2020 being…
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Gasly: ‘I want to win; it’s not interesting to fight for eighth’
Pierre Gasly has been putting together his finest F1 season to date. Adam Cooper looks at whether it’ll be enough for another promotion
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Jenson Button remembers his first F1 win: ‘I never wanted those laps to end’
15 years ago, Jenson Button overcame the conditions in the only way he knew how to take his debut F1 win – he recalled the story to James Elson
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Red Bull wants Perez, but he doesn’t want No2 role — MPH
Christian Horner recently confirmed that it was highly likely Red Bull would be retaining Sergio Perez into next season, praising him for his contribution to the team. “He has brought…
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How Alex Albon’s F1 driver coach takes lessons from the boxing ring to the track
“It’s awesome that he works with other athletes,” Formula 3 title contender Oli Caldwell says. “I’ve gone to a boxing gym a few times with Alex Albon – Patrick coaches…
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Japanese GP cancellation confirmed by F1
Formula 1 has confirmed the cancellation of the Japanese Grand Prix, providing a potential headache if it wants to replace the race
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John Watson on Penske’s F1 win after tragedy: ‘The irony wasn’t lost’
Austria ’75 found Penske at its lowest ebb – but then a year later it fought back, with the help of John Watson, a ‘magic’ set of tyres and a Gillette-themed bet
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Have Mercedes upgrades really put it ahead of Red Bull? – MPH
Just eight points separate Hamilton and Verstappen in the drivers’ championship. Mark Hughes investigates which team holds the advantage after the first half of the season
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Aston Martin withdraws appeal against Vettel’s Hungarian GP disqualification
Sebastian Vettel will not get P2 back from the Hungarian GP with Aston Martin withdrawing its appeal
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Ferrari’s F1 improvement bodes well for 2022: Mark Hughes
Looking at the half-season to date as Formula 1 takes its summer break, Ferrari is the most improved team from last year – albeit from a base of 2020 being…
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Gasly: ‘I want to win; it’s not interesting to fight for eighth’
Pierre Gasly has been putting together his finest F1 season to date. Adam Cooper looks at whether it’ll be enough for another promotion
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Jenson Button remembers his first F1 win: ‘I never wanted those laps to end’
15 years ago, Jenson Button overcame the conditions in the only way he knew how to take his debut F1 win – he recalled the story to James Elson
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Red Bull wants Perez, but he doesn’t want No2 role — MPH
Christian Horner recently confirmed that it was highly likely Red Bull would be retaining Sergio Perez into next season, praising him for his contribution to the team. “He has brought…
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How Alex Albon’s F1 driver coach takes lessons from the boxing ring to the track
“It’s awesome that he works with other athletes,” Formula 3 title contender Oli Caldwell says. “I’ve gone to a boxing gym a few times with Alex Albon – Patrick coaches…
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Japanese GP cancellation confirmed by F1
Formula 1 has confirmed the cancellation of the Japanese Grand Prix, providing a potential headache if it wants to replace the race
Great Read
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John Watson on Penske’s F1 win after tragedy: ‘The irony wasn’t lost’
Austria ’75 found Penske at its lowest ebb – but then a year later it fought back, with the help of John Watson, a ‘magic’ set of tyres and a Gillette-themed bet
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Have Mercedes upgrades really put it ahead of Red Bull? – MPH
Just eight points separate Hamilton and Verstappen in the drivers’ championship. Mark Hughes investigates which team holds the advantage after the first half of the season
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Aston Martin withdraws appeal against Vettel’s Hungarian GP disqualification
Sebastian Vettel will not get P2 back from the Hungarian GP with Aston Martin withdrawing its appeal
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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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