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How Alpine designed its striking new F1 livery
Sci-fi film influences, billion-dollar brand images and design briefs turned around in minutes: what it took to design the Alpine F1 car livery
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Will Hülkenberg hire heap more pressure on Sebastian Vettel? — MPH
The confirmation of Nico Hülkenberg as Aston Martin’s official reserve driver might be read as simply the logical continuation of last year’s status quo after he did a fine stand-in…
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James Allison promoted to Mercedes F1 CTO with focus on 2022
Mercedes has announced a change in its technical structure ahead of its attention turning to the 2022 Formula 1 season
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Nico Hülkenberg joins Aston Martin as official reserve driver
Aston Martin has confirmed Nico Hülkenberg as its reserve and development driver for the 2021 Formula 1 season. Hülkenberg has spent the majority of his F1 career with the Silverstone-based…
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Why new teams are needed to keep F1 healthy
If you’re standing still, you’re going backwards. That’s what Formula 1 personnel always say about this sport, so I’m going to use it as the perfect excuse to get ahead…
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Pirelli’s race to develop 18-inch F1 tyres for 2022
In parallel to this year’s hectic Formula 1 race calendar a busy schedule of tyre testing activity is running throughout the season behind closed doors. In conjunction with nine of…
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Why Mercedes-Red Bull F1 battle should be even closer after Bahrain — MPH
We are going to take a dive here into statistics regarding how representative might the Mercedes performance at Bahrain last weekend be for the rest of the season. Yes, it…
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Why Formula 1 has to start putting a limit on limits
I have never understood why there is any debate over track limits, and the Bahrain Grand Prix episode has only confirmed my opinions. When a track is designed and built,…
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The car Daniel Ricciardo will drive if he wins McLaren podium bet
Zak Brown’s bet with Daniel Ricciardo could land the Australian in a very unique race car according to the McLaren boss
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How Alpine designed its striking new F1 livery
Sci-fi film influences, billion-dollar brand images and design briefs turned around in minutes: what it took to design the Alpine F1 car livery
Mark Hughes
Will Hülkenberg hire heap more pressure on Sebastian Vettel? — MPH
The confirmation of Nico Hülkenberg as Aston Martin’s official reserve driver might be read as simply the logical continuation of last year’s status quo after he did a fine stand-in…
F1
James Allison promoted to Mercedes F1 CTO with focus on 2022
Mercedes has announced a change in its technical structure ahead of its attention turning to the 2022 Formula 1 season
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Nico Hülkenberg joins Aston Martin as official reserve driver
Aston Martin has confirmed Nico Hülkenberg as its reserve and development driver for the 2021 Formula 1 season. Hülkenberg has spent the majority of his F1 career with the Silverstone-based…
Opinion
Opinions
Why new teams are needed to keep F1 healthy
If you’re standing still, you’re going backwards. That’s what Formula 1 personnel always say about this sport, so I’m going to use it as the perfect excuse to get ahead…
F1
Pirelli’s race to develop 18-inch F1 tyres for 2022
In parallel to this year’s hectic Formula 1 race calendar a busy schedule of tyre testing activity is running throughout the season behind closed doors. In conjunction with nine of…
Mark Hughes
Why Mercedes-Red Bull F1 battle should be even closer after Bahrain — MPH
We are going to take a dive here into statistics regarding how representative might the Mercedes performance at Bahrain last weekend be for the rest of the season. Yes, it…
F1
Why Formula 1 has to start putting a limit on limits
I have never understood why there is any debate over track limits, and the Bahrain Grand Prix episode has only confirmed my opinions. When a track is designed and built,…
F1
The car Daniel Ricciardo will drive if he wins McLaren podium bet
Zak Brown’s bet with Daniel Ricciardo could land the Australian in a very unique race car according to the McLaren boss
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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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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