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How the Mercedes engine discussion shows F1's new political reality

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Why Mercedes is so confident about overtaking in Australian GP when rivals aren't

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Why Mercedes is so confident about overtaking in Australian GP when rivals aren't

The tech battlegrounds of F1's new age

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The tech battlegrounds of F1's new age

Alonso's defiant message on Aston Martin's F1 car limitations

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Australian GP
Alonso's defiant message on Aston Martin's F1 car limitations

Just 25 laps in Melbourne? The key questions behind Aston Martin and Honda’s F1 crisis

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Australian GP
Just 25 laps in Melbourne? The key questions behind Aston Martin and Honda’s F1 crisis

Aston Martin F1 drivers limited to 25 laps to avoid nerve damage

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Australian GP
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F1 75 Surprises - The Most Unexpected Races in F1 History!

Most Formula 1 races go as expected, but every now and again, an unfancied car or driver has a special day. It can be due to chaos ahead, a stellar performance, unusual car strengths or a combination of all three

Podium: Race winner Kimi Raikkönen, McLarenn, Giancarlo Fisichella, Jordan

Podium: Race winner Kimi Raikkönen, McLarenn, Giancarlo Fisichella, Jordan

Photo by: Rainer W. Schlegelmilch

Autosport Retro

Telling the forgotten stories and unearthing the hidden gems from years gone by.

In the latest episode of our look at the greatest races in world championship history, we select the 10 best surprise victories. Host Kevin Turner and author Roger Smith outlines the reasons for their choices, while leading motorsport journalist Damien Smith casts his critical eye over the ranking.

If you want to find out more about the best GPs of the past 75 years, look out for Smith and Turner’s new book, Formula 1 All the Races: The 100 Greatest Races.

 
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