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Jimmy Murphy’s 1921 French GP victory
After reading Paul Fearnley’s excellent blog about David Bruce-Brown I thought, on the eve of Formula 1’s return to the United States, that I should add a few words about…
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America’s original Grand Prix hero
I read with great interest Gordon Kirby’s recent blog about the USA’s declining influence on international motor racing. On the flip side, Formula 1 will this weekend again attempt to…
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Fangio at Monaco
It’s approaching deadline day here in the Motor Sport office, and as Ed Foster put it on Twitter, “chat has dropped and tea rounds have multiplied”. So while a thought…
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Räikkönen: a long wait for victory
Did Kimi Räikkönen enjoy his most recent Grand Prix victory more than his previous 18? He deserved to. It’s so difficult to tell. I thought I spotted a couple of…
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Question marks over Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel has a head for stats and clearly enjoys the status they bring. Last Sunday in India he moved ahead of Jim Clark on 26 Grand Prix victories. This…
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F1 teams and their driver needs
It was during the week after the Singapore Grand Prix that Lewis Hamilton telephoned Martin Whitmarsh to inform him of his decision, finally, to leave McLaren for Mercedes at the…
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The understated David Coulthard
Michael Schumacher brought out the best – and the Devil – from our clean-cut, square-jawed hero. It’s telling that six times in Formula 1 he finished second to David Coulthard.…
Opinion
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Adrian Newey’s F1 evolution
Some things are worth the wait, and the December issue of Motor Sport is a prime example. At least, it is for me. We started talking about the cover story…
Opinion
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F1 title race heats up
Why have we become so obsessed with World Champions? Every year, the speculation starts earlier. At this rate we will soon be predicting who the World Champion will be next…
F1
Jimmy Murphy’s 1921 French GP victory
After reading Paul Fearnley’s excellent blog about David Bruce-Brown I thought, on the eve of Formula 1’s return to the United States, that I should add a few words about…
F1
America’s original Grand Prix hero
I read with great interest Gordon Kirby’s recent blog about the USA’s declining influence on international motor racing. On the flip side, Formula 1 will this weekend again attempt to…
F1
Fangio at Monaco
It’s approaching deadline day here in the Motor Sport office, and as Ed Foster put it on Twitter, “chat has dropped and tea rounds have multiplied”. So while a thought…
F1
Räikkönen: a long wait for victory
Did Kimi Räikkönen enjoy his most recent Grand Prix victory more than his previous 18? He deserved to. It’s so difficult to tell. I thought I spotted a couple of…
Opinion
F1
Question marks over Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel has a head for stats and clearly enjoys the status they bring. Last Sunday in India he moved ahead of Jim Clark on 26 Grand Prix victories. This…
Opinion
F1
F1 teams and their driver needs
It was during the week after the Singapore Grand Prix that Lewis Hamilton telephoned Martin Whitmarsh to inform him of his decision, finally, to leave McLaren for Mercedes at the…
F1
The understated David Coulthard
Michael Schumacher brought out the best – and the Devil – from our clean-cut, square-jawed hero. It’s telling that six times in Formula 1 he finished second to David Coulthard.…
Opinion
F1
Adrian Newey’s F1 evolution
Some things are worth the wait, and the December issue of Motor Sport is a prime example. At least, it is for me. We started talking about the cover story…
Opinion
F1
F1 title race heats up
Why have we become so obsessed with World Champions? Every year, the speculation starts earlier. At this rate we will soon be predicting who the World Champion will be next…
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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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