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The data behind Russell’s engine software issue that caused his Hungarian GP slow start

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Hungarian GP
The data behind Russell’s engine software issue that caused his Hungarian GP slow start

United Formula Ford battles add European flavour to USA Snetterton 300 event

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United Formula Ford battles add European flavour to USA Snetterton 300 event

Red Bull appoints Lagrue as junior driver chief after Mercedes F1 exit

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Hungarian GP
Red Bull appoints Lagrue as junior driver chief after Mercedes F1 exit

Dome-led group launches bid to build next Super Formula car

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Dome-led group launches bid to build next Super Formula car

Mini masters put on another entertaining show at Thruxton

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Mini masters put on another entertaining show at Thruxton

How Sutton scorched rivals to extend BTCC lead at Thruxton

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BTCC
Thruxton
How Sutton scorched rivals to extend BTCC lead at Thruxton

Norris: I was better than Piastri in every sense in battle for Hungarian GP victory

Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Norris: I was better than Piastri in every sense in battle for Hungarian GP victory

Ogier to reunite with WRC champion co-driver for Rally Finland

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Rally Finland
Ogier to reunite with WRC champion co-driver for Rally Finland

Video: The greatest Mercedes you’ve probably never heard of

Mercedes has a long and successful history in motorsport and there are plenty of candidates for the greatest Silver Arrows.

Most won multiple races, but one of Mercedes’ finest achievements came with a car that competed only once. The W165 was created in secret thanks to a controversial rule change and was only finished just in time.

In the latest of our new "A Short View Back to the Past" series, and with the help of archive footage from Motorsport.tv, Autosport chief editor Kevin Turner looks at perhaps the greatest Mercedes racer.

Do you have a favourite motorsport tale you’d like us to revisit? Please let us know in the comments.

 

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