Why Norris and Antonelli trounce their team-mates

Why some F1 drivers can't keep up  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP FORMULA 1 MPH: Decoded - why Russell and Piastri can't keep up with their F1 team-mates Mark Hughes Hungary revealed how wind and worn tarmac are rewriting the rules of 2026 F1 performance, and why some of the grid's best drivers are struggling to keep up. Mark Hughes explains         Last weekend in Budapest, Lando Norris, after an uncertain start to the weekend, was picked up by the wind from Saturday onwards and rose kite-like to a superlative height of performance which allowed him to dominate the whole event.    By contrast, Ferrari blew into the circuit, set its cars down on the track and initially looked unbeatable. But came away with fourth and fifth place finishes. READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Fernando Alonso turns 45. Is Aston Martin really the best use of what's left? As Fernando Alonso turns 45, his Aston Martin gamble still hasn't paid off. We weigh it against four other ways the most veteran active driver in the sport could be spending what's left of his prime READ MORE F1 Matt Bishop 'The Germans said if I raced, they'd kill me': the GP driver who defied Hitler A New Zealand farm boy turned Cambridge law student turned grand prix driver - Matt Bishop tells the quietly remarkable story of a man history nearly forgot READ MORE F1 Matt Bishop 'The Germans said if I raced, they'd kill me': the GP driver who defied Hitler A New Zealand farm boy turned Cambridge law student turned grand prix driver - Matt Bishop tells the quietly remarkable story of a man history nearly forgot READ MORE FROM OUR LATEST ISSUE Edd Straw 'Kimi Antonelli was 11 when I saw him race. He amazed me': when Mercedes' talent scout discovered the F1 sensation Even as a young kart racer, Kimi Antonelli reminded Mercedes' legendary talent scout Gwen Lagrue of other world champions. He reveals the teenager's sensational journey to F1. READ MORE FROM OUR LATEST ISSUE Edd Straw 'Kimi Antonelli was 11 when I saw him race. He amazed me': when Mercedes' talent scout discovered the F1 sensation Even as a young kart racer, Kimi Antonelli reminded Mercedes' legendary talent scout Gwen Lagrue of other world champions. He reveals the teenager's sensational journey to F1. READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Some of the incredible offerings available at The Signature Store website Ayrton Senna, McLaren MP4/4, 1/43 Minichamps signed by Ayrton Senna BUY NOW Williams FW11, 1/18 MCG new release signed by Nigel Mansell BUY NOW Signed James Bond FDC signed by Dame Shirley Bassey BUY NOW McLaren 1/2 scale helmet 2019 signed by Carlos Sainz BUY NOW Full-size Ferrari F2007 steering wheel signed by Kimi Raikkonen BUY NOW Nigel Mansell signed 'taxi for Senna' limited photograph BUY NOW McLaren MP4/4, 1/43 Minichamps signed by Ayrton Senna BUY NOW Williams FW11, 1/18 MCG new release signed by Nigel Mansell BUY NOW Signed James Bond FDC signed by Dame Shirley Bassey BUY NOW McLaren 1/2 scale helmet 2019 signed by Carlos Sainz BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy