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McLaren MP4: the car that transformed F1 forever
Over the years McLaren has produced some super successful cars. The remarkable M23 was in action from 1973 to ’78, won two Championships, and formed the basis of a very…
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Legends: Mansell vs Piquet – bitter rivals’ ’86 Hungarian GP showdown
Down the years there have been exceptions to the rule, of course, but by and large the running of two bona fide number one drivers in a single team is…
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François Cevert: F1’s Model Pupil
Jackie Stewart was never going to be part of the Tyrrell team in 1974, having given Ken ample notice of his intention to retire at the end of ’73, but…
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Don’t Fry For Me: Unbearable heat of the 1955 Argentine GP
It was a country on the verge of a revolution, in need of a hero. Three years had passed since the death of Eva Peron and an uneasy nation watched…
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The worst car I ever drove: Chris Amon chooses a self-inflicted injury
Make a list of the cars Chris Amon raced to earn his living in the 1960s and 1970s and two things strike you. First that there’s an awful lot of…
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How Cosworth’s experimental 4WD F1 car was stopped in its tracks
Motor racing fans measure success in terms of wins and that’s not a bad thing. The Cosworth GP car never even entered a race, let alone won one. So why…
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Hermann Lang: Mercedes’ working class hero
In 1932, in the depths of the economic depression, a quiet, modest man who had spent most of the previous year unemployed joined the payroll of Mercedes-Benz as a humble…
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Team of dreams: Honda’s rollercoaster racing story
The year is 1948. In Maranello, Italy, Enzo Ferrari is preparing for the debut of his first Grand Prix cars. Ferdinand Porsche is putting the finishing touches to the prototype…
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Antonio Ascari: How I won the 1925 Grand Prix d’Europe
By the late ANTONIO ASCARI I am very pleased to have the opportunity of writing my experiences of the Grand Prix d’Europe, especially in The Brooklands Gazette, because I have…
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McLaren MP4: the car that transformed F1 forever
Over the years McLaren has produced some super successful cars. The remarkable M23 was in action from 1973 to ’78, won two Championships, and formed the basis of a very…
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Legends: Mansell vs Piquet – bitter rivals’ ’86 Hungarian GP showdown
Down the years there have been exceptions to the rule, of course, but by and large the running of two bona fide number one drivers in a single team is…
Great Read
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François Cevert: F1’s Model Pupil
Jackie Stewart was never going to be part of the Tyrrell team in 1974, having given Ken ample notice of his intention to retire at the end of ’73, but…
Great Read
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Don’t Fry For Me: Unbearable heat of the 1955 Argentine GP
It was a country on the verge of a revolution, in need of a hero. Three years had passed since the death of Eva Peron and an uneasy nation watched…
Great Read
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The worst car I ever drove: Chris Amon chooses a self-inflicted injury
Make a list of the cars Chris Amon raced to earn his living in the 1960s and 1970s and two things strike you. First that there’s an awful lot of…
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How Cosworth’s experimental 4WD F1 car was stopped in its tracks
Motor racing fans measure success in terms of wins and that’s not a bad thing. The Cosworth GP car never even entered a race, let alone won one. So why…
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Hermann Lang: Mercedes’ working class hero
In 1932, in the depths of the economic depression, a quiet, modest man who had spent most of the previous year unemployed joined the payroll of Mercedes-Benz as a humble…
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Team of dreams: Honda’s rollercoaster racing story
The year is 1948. In Maranello, Italy, Enzo Ferrari is preparing for the debut of his first Grand Prix cars. Ferdinand Porsche is putting the finishing touches to the prototype…
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Antonio Ascari: How I won the 1925 Grand Prix d’Europe
By the late ANTONIO ASCARI I am very pleased to have the opportunity of writing my experiences of the Grand Prix d’Europe, especially in The Brooklands Gazette, because I have…
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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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