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Bottas and Perez still pivotal to the F1 story in 2021
The forgotten men in the 2021 F1 title battle but both Perez and Bottas could play a crucial role this season for their team-mates
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Why Hamilton vs Verstappen could surpass Senna vs Prost
When it comes to great championship battles, those between McLaren team-mates Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost take some beating. But could the modern-day showdown between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen be even more explosive?
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Goin’ up, goin’ down: the 2021 Spanish GP
Mobile chicanes, real chicanes, some interesting approaches to face-mask wearing – it’s what’s going up and down at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix
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Botched pit stops and old-school overtakes: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix – what you missed
The 2021 Spanish Grand Prix bucked the trend of boring Barcelona races and provided an intriguing afternoon and plenty to talk about
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How foresight helped Mercedes win the Spanish GP – MPH
Thinking about what it did on Friday and Saturday helped Mercedes win on Sunday, as Mark Hughes explains
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Mercedes master plan helps Hamilton out-fox Red Bull: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix race report
Lewis Hamilton’s race-winning Spanish GP strategy was decided on long before the lights went out in the race and it caught Red Bull and Max Verstappen napping
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Hamilton hunts down Verstappen for victory: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix lap by lap report
Lewis Hamilton took a brilliant victory in Spain to extend his championship lead after a race-long battle with Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver stole the lead at the first…
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Ocon on Alpine’s 2021 aspirations: ‘This is a big statement’
After a low-key first couple of 2021 races, Esteban Ocon and Alpine seem to be building a head of steam – Adam Cooper looks at whether the French combination can keep it going
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2021 Spanish GP qualifying report: Hamilton makes his tonne
Lewis Hamilton kept his cool in the heat on a historic day in Spain – the 7-time champion took his 100th pole position
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Bottas and Perez still pivotal to the F1 story in 2021
The forgotten men in the 2021 F1 title battle but both Perez and Bottas could play a crucial role this season for their team-mates
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Why Hamilton vs Verstappen could surpass Senna vs Prost
When it comes to great championship battles, those between McLaren team-mates Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost take some beating. But could the modern-day showdown between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen be even more explosive?
F1
Goin’ up, goin’ down: the 2021 Spanish GP
Mobile chicanes, real chicanes, some interesting approaches to face-mask wearing – it’s what’s going up and down at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix
F1
Botched pit stops and old-school overtakes: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix – what you missed
The 2021 Spanish Grand Prix bucked the trend of boring Barcelona races and provided an intriguing afternoon and plenty to talk about
F1
How foresight helped Mercedes win the Spanish GP – MPH
Thinking about what it did on Friday and Saturday helped Mercedes win on Sunday, as Mark Hughes explains
F1
Mercedes master plan helps Hamilton out-fox Red Bull: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix race report
Lewis Hamilton’s race-winning Spanish GP strategy was decided on long before the lights went out in the race and it caught Red Bull and Max Verstappen napping
F1
Hamilton hunts down Verstappen for victory: 2021 Spanish Grand Prix lap by lap report
Lewis Hamilton took a brilliant victory in Spain to extend his championship lead after a race-long battle with Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver stole the lead at the first…
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Ocon on Alpine’s 2021 aspirations: ‘This is a big statement’
After a low-key first couple of 2021 races, Esteban Ocon and Alpine seem to be building a head of steam – Adam Cooper looks at whether the French combination can keep it going
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2021 Spanish GP qualifying report: Hamilton makes his tonne
Lewis Hamilton kept his cool in the heat on a historic day in Spain – the 7-time champion took his 100th pole position
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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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