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Mercedes… like Ligier
Click here to buy the lead image. A wild gypsy spirit surrounded the Ligier team. Father figure Guy could charm or shake the birds from the trees, while driver Jacques…
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Consecutive wins in F1
After his victory in Bahrain, Nico Rosberg joined an illustrious list of seven other drivers who have won five or more consecutive Grands Prix. Some of the all-time greats didn’t…
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Jarno Trulli: the passion for racing that took him to F1
He is 10 years old. So young, so much to learn. He is not here to win, he is here to feel his way, to get some experience. They all…
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50 shades of Graham Hill – working for a hard-grafting F1 hero
The first Formula 1 race I covered as a cub reporter was the Gold Cup at Oulton Park in August 1970, when I was still young enough to have heroes.…
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Twenty Bahrain Grand Prix facts
Click here to buy the lead image. 1) Nico Rosberg made it five wins in a row, equalling Jack Brabham (1960), Jim Clark (1965), Nigel Mansell (1992), Michael Schumacher (2004)…
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2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Nico Rosberg tried to get away from the formation grid in second gear, triggering the Mercedes’ anti-stall. But everything else about his Bahrain evening was serene. His two major rivals…
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78 – 1933 Belgian GP
A series taken from the 162-page Motor Sport special 100 Greatest Grands Prix (other specials are available here). From the editor Damien Smith The Grand Prix motor races we can never forget… Welcome to…
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79 – 1986 Spanish GP
A series taken from the 162-page Motor Sport special 100 Greatest Grands Prix (other specials are available here). From the editor Damien Smith The Grand Prix motor races we can never forget… Welcome to…
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80 – 1972 French GP
A series taken from the 162-page Motor Sport special 100 Greatest Grands Prix (other specials are available here). Click here to buy the lead image. From the editor Damien Smith The Grand Prix motor…
Standings – 2023 F1 World Championship
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Why Red Bull may not be as dominant as Bahrain GP suggests: analysis
The 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix was a display of domination by Max Verstappen, but F1 rivals could well find themselves closer to Red Bull away from the Sakhir circuit, writes Mark Hughes
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MPH: Will Bahrain reveal dominant Verstappen or miraculous Alonso?
We know who could win the F1 championship in 2023, but who will have the car to maximise their talent? asks Mark Hughes. It won’t be long until we find out…
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Podcast: 2023 F1 season preview with Mark Hughes & Johnny Herbert
Motor Sport’s expert panel explore the big questions ahead of the first grand prix of 2023 — stream our Formula 1 season preview podcast now
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The Bahrain GP data that shows Aston Martin is the real F1 deal in 2023
Where did Aston Martin’s pace come from in the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix? Project F1 examines the data to uncover the advantage it held over Ferrari and Mercedes — and why Red Bull was on another planet
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Alpine F1 battle shows what McLaren must fix in 2023
McLaren fell short of Alpine in last year’s F1 constructors’ battle but Project F1 data shows how its potential to perform much better in 2023
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Alfa Romeo vs Aston Martin: the closest F1 battle of 2022
The tightest F1 team battle of 2022 ended with Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo on level points. With data from Project F1, we examine how Alfa lost its early edge and why older drivers showed their worth in the fight for sixth place
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Why unloved Lotus 76 may be Colin Chapman’s most significant car
A wide variety of Lotus cars are often proffered as the ultimate F1 game-changer – but was the Lotus 76 an unusual candidate which trumps them all?
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Racing through the pain barrier: drivers who endured agony to reach the finish line
Finishing sixth in the Bahrain Grand Prix with broken wrists and a fractured toe, Lance Stroll is the latest racer to block out torturous pain rather than miss a race. Here are some of the most incredible stories
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The scramble to catch Red Bull – can any F1 team close the gap?
The hot pursuit of keeping up with Red Bull is causing serious headaches for Mercedes and Ferrari, with Aston Martin remaining realistic
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