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End of an era: When a departing F1 legend introduced a new one

The McLaren M23 should be regarded as one of the all-time great Formula 1 cars. It has to be with three world titles - two drivers’ and one constructors’ — and 16 grand prix victories over a world championship career spanning a remarkable six seasons. That longevity makes it a…

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Rubber soul – Pirelli’s push for sustainability meant Formula 1 used FSC-approved tyres in 2024

“A small detail, but one of great significance” is how Mario Isola, director of Pirelli Motorsport, sums up the addition of the FSC logo onto its Formula 1 tyres for the 2024 season.

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Why Haas thinks ground-breaking new F1 race engineer is perfect fit for Ocon

It was the first name that stood out on the presentation slide displayed on the wall in one of the meeting rooms in Haas’ UK factory in Banbury.

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Why Haas sees Laura Muller as a perfect F1 race engineer for Ocon

It was the first name that stood out on the presentation slide displayed on the wall in one of the meeting rooms in Haas’ UK factory in Banbury.

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Aston Martin won "championship for most updates" but must focus on making them work

New Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell reckons that although the Silverstone outfit "won the world championship for most updates" in 2024, it must work on its internal processes to ensure that new parts deliver the expected performance.

Autosport

How a Formula E champion hopes “a reset” will get them back to the top

Even for the life of a professional racing driver, Stoffel Vandoorne’s career has had highs and lows more than most as championship successes have been followed by lacklustre spells and unfulfilled potential.

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Vowles: Sainz-Albon partnership brings leadership to Williams, not politics

Williams team principal James Vowles says he is expecting his 2025 line-up of Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon to bring his Formula 1 team the leadership it needs to help steer it out of its current plight.

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Sainz-Albon partnership brings leadership to Williams, not politics - Vowles

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Honda can't wait until MotoGP 2027 to take a step - Puig

It's very refreshing to hear Honda boss Alberto Puig talk about aspects of his life that are much more ordinary than those required of him as HRC team manager in the MotoGP world championship. At 58 years old and after seven years in the position, the former rider has experienced…

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How Hamilton, Leclerc and Piastri stack up – to the man who's engineered them all

“We are somewhere in the past for these drivers – from their start points to the final target. And we are super happy to see that they have success.”

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Would Verstappen really consider Aston Martin? Our writers have their say

Our writers debate the merits of Max Verstappen moving out of Red Bull after the upcoming Formula 1 season, amid rumours of a monster bid prepared by Aston Martin.

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Would Verstappen really consider Aston Martin? Writers' verdict

Our writers debate the merits of Max Verstappen moving out of Red Bull after the upcoming Formula 1 season, amid rumours of a monster bid prepared by Aston Martin.

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How the WRC’s latest debutant plans to capitalise on surprise drive

Being among the World Rally Championship’s top flight, traversing the start ramp in Monte Carlo’s glitzy Casino Square in front of thousands of fans, is the stuff of dreams for any rally driver. Next week the WRC’s latest top class debutant Josh McErlean will turn that into a reality after a…

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Who should GM sign for Cadillac's F1 entry? Our writers have their say

Formula 1's driver market for 2026 is expected to be a lot less lively than the seat-swapping antics that spanned the entirety of last season, as many of the championship's key players are locked in for the advent of F1's new regulatory overhaul.

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Vowles on what Williams has done wrong: too much change

Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted that his approach to restructuring the Grove-based outfit always risked being detrimental in the short term.

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The new-look Andretti Global takes shape

What does Andretti Global look like after Michael Andretti took a step back?

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Andretti Global's new look takes shape

With Michael Andretti no longer CEO, Andretti Global embarks on its next phase as an organization tackling IndyCar and sportscar racing, and now, F1.

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How da Costa's revival may force Porsche to heed a lesson from Jaguar

“When you lose that’s when you really need to become one [in the team] and it shows everybody’s character. I think everybody is pushing hard to help me turn this around.”

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End of an era: Reynard’s last US open wheel win

A podium sweep, a first-time rookie winner and a team that had not existed until weeks before the first round breaking through against the category’s giants. There was no shortage of feel-good stories following American Spirit Team Johansson driver Ryan Hunter-Reay’s victory in what turned out to be the final…

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Who are the 2025 F1 rookies? Antonelli, Bearman and more

The start of the 2024 Formula 1 season saw the grid entirely unchanged from the end of one season to the start of the next.

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How Williams’ 2024 campaign was dictated by its early heavy car and late crashes

Williams endured a problematic 2024 Formula 1 campaign, beginning the year with an overweight car, and then being forced to revert back to older, heavier parts late on due to a significant number of heavy crashes for both Alex Albon and mid-season substitute Franco Colapinto.

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What Motorsport.com is looking forward to in 2025

The Dakar Rally has claimed its first high-profile victims, and the chequered flag has fallen on the Dubai 24 Hours with victory claimed by the Al Manar Racing by WRT BMW. After a brief lull while gravy-soaked turkey and pigs-in-blankets were consumed, motorsport is well and truly back.

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What should Perez's next step be after Red Bull? Our writers have their say

Sergio Perez's first comments since leaving the Formula 1 grid after losing his Red Bull seat indicated a sabbatical from driving.

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Five things we learned from the Mexico City E-Prix

Oliver Rowland became the second different Formula E winner in as many races after surging to an unexpected victory in the closing stages of the Mexico City E-Prix.

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