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I was there when… 1979 United States GP
I always adored Watkins Glen. The circuit itself was one of the best on the World Championship trail, and to go to upstate New York in the autumn – excuse…
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The real Vettel
McLaren’s factory has its ornamental lake, a couple of swans and endless identikit corridors borrowed from one of Pinewood’s James Bond sets, but such are not presently the design details…
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Sporting dominance
Mission Complete in the 2.40 at Chepstow: there could be no better name for AP McCoy’s 4000th winner. Destiny called. Except that the seven-year-old gelding was withdrawn because the going…
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Nigel Roebuck’s Legends: Jean Behra
Why are we drawn to this sport? Through my 20-odd years as a Grand Prix journalist, I have been repeatedly surprised by the drivers’ lack of childhood enthusiasm for motor…
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The Formula 1 schedule takes its toll
This is the time of year when people get sick. The long season, back-to-back races and constant travel through switching time zones all start to take their toll. Add in…
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Motoring books for Christmas
Christmas is coming fast and Mrs Frankel doesn’t have a clue what to get me. As ever my request for a Lola T70 MkIIIB has fallen on deaf ears so…
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – epilogue
Whether you like the Abu Dhabi track or not, you can’t fail to be impressed by the buildings and facilities that surround it. The rumoured cost of Yas Island –…
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2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix report
Some days one driver is just in a different class to the rest of the grid. Today was one of those days for Sebastian Vettel. In fact, his drive in…
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – day two
The media centre is usually a quiet place apart from the occasional round of applause when one of the radio broadcasters stops a very loud transmission. One in particular takes…
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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