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Facing an enemy within, struggling Norris needs to find answers fast
A second F1 win in three grands prix has made Oscar Piastri look like the stronger McLaren driver, as Lando Norris admitted he is struggling to find answers
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An old face piles more pressure on Ferrari: what you missed at the 2025 Bahrain GP
A figure from Ferrari’s past returned at the 2025 Bahrain GP. Also: Michael Schumacher signs Sir Jackie Stewart’s very special crash helmet; F1 rules out a quick return of V10s; and the pasta dish named after Lewis Hamilton
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Why F1 superstars were out of sorts as Piastri took control in Bahrain
Oscar Piastri and McLaren’s MCL39 car showed that they were a duo in sync at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, writes Mark Hughes. The same couldn’t be said for many of F1’s other big names
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The Ferrari updates Hamilton hopes will fix his car problems in Bahrain
Ferrari is the Formula 1 team bringing the biggest update for its car in the Bahrain Grand Prix
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F1 rules out 2026 V10s – but engine ‘adjustments’ still being discussed
The FIA says engine manufacturers have committed to the planned 2026 rules, with some modifications
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Desert storm: F1’s biggest Bahrain Grand Prix controversies
Over the years, the Bahrain Grand Prix has offered plenty of on-track – and some off-track – drama. These are the top controversies from the Sakhir event
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix
The top three were covered by 2sec in the previous race, and big points were scored elsewhere – who’s in your 2025 Bahrain GP Fantasy team? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
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Sainz explains ‘biggest’ struggle in adapting to Williams F1 car
Carlos Sainz has pinpointed the area he is most getting to grips with in his new Williams F1 car
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Facing an enemy within, struggling Norris needs to find answers fast
A second F1 win in three grands prix has made Oscar Piastri look like the stronger McLaren driver, as Lando Norris admitted he is struggling to find answers
F1
An old face piles more pressure on Ferrari: what you missed at the 2025 Bahrain GP
A figure from Ferrari’s past returned at the 2025 Bahrain GP. Also: Michael Schumacher signs Sir Jackie Stewart’s very special crash helmet; F1 rules out a quick return of V10s; and the pasta dish named after Lewis Hamilton
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Why F1 superstars were out of sorts as Piastri took control in Bahrain
Oscar Piastri and McLaren’s MCL39 car showed that they were a duo in sync at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, writes Mark Hughes. The same couldn’t be said for many of F1’s other big names
F1
The Ferrari updates Hamilton hopes will fix his car problems in Bahrain
Ferrari is the Formula 1 team bringing the biggest update for its car in the Bahrain Grand Prix
F1
F1 rules out 2026 V10s – but engine ‘adjustments’ still being discussed
The FIA says engine manufacturers have committed to the planned 2026 rules, with some modifications
F1
Desert storm: F1’s biggest Bahrain Grand Prix controversies
Over the years, the Bahrain Grand Prix has offered plenty of on-track – and some off-track – drama. These are the top controversies from the Sakhir event
F1
F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix
The top three were covered by 2sec in the previous race, and big points were scored elsewhere – who’s in your 2025 Bahrain GP Fantasy team? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
F1
MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
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Sainz explains ‘biggest’ struggle in adapting to Williams F1 car
Carlos Sainz has pinpointed the area he is most getting to grips with in his new Williams F1 car
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Miami showed Verstappen exploiting F1 rules to max – again
Max Verstappen preserved his lead at the start of the Miami GP by knowing the letter of the F1 law – probably costing Lando Norris the win
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The two key questions posed by McLaren’s Miami GP dominance
McLaren crushed the opposition in the Miami Grand Prix, with Piastri taking his third straight win in a race that looked like Norris’s to lose. Mark Hughes answers the main questions from the sixth round of the 2025 season
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MPH: Can Red Bull do a ‘McLaren’ and turn F1 on its head again?
One year ago McLaren scored a shock Miami win, but it proved a changing of the F1 guard – can Red Bull do the same to fight back in Florida this weekend, asks Mark Hughes
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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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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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Franco Colapinto to replace Jack Doohan at Alpine — confirmed
After months of speculation, Jack Doohan has lost his F1 seat at Alpine to Franco Colapinto — but will it only be a temporary change?
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2025 F1 reserve drivers: the hopefuls on standby for each GP team
Every F1 team’s reserve and test drivers for the 2025 season: Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas return amid a mix of budding youngsters and experienced veterans on the grand prix substitute bench
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The F1 teams and drivers running out of time to save their 2025 season
Next week, Imola will kick off the European season and a triple-header that will be key for teams and drivers who want to start easing the pressure after a difficult first part of the year
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