Everything Trackside
Driven by the fans, for the fans
Author: Aimee Edwards
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Formula 1 is back for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. We take a look at the history of Imola’s Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. Circuit Stats Track Length 4.909 km Number of Laps 63 Race Lap Record 1:15.484 (Lewis Hamilton – 2020) Qualifying Lap Record 1:13.484 (Valtteri Bottas – 2020) First Grand Prix 1980…
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Formula 1 returns to the Sunshine State for a third year, and we take a look at the history of the Miami International Autodrome. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.412km Number of Laps 57 Race Lap Record 1:29.708 (Max Verstappen – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:26.841 (Sergio Perez – 2023) First Grand Prix 2022 First Race…
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Formula 1 returns to China after a five-year absence from the race calendar. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.451km Number of Laps 56 Race Lap Record 1:32.238 (Michael Schumacher – 1994) Qualifying Lap Record 1:31.095 (Sebastian Vettel – 2018) First Grand Prix 2004 First Race Winner Rubens Barichello 2023 Race Winner N/A (the most recent winner…
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The Suzuka International Racing Course (aka “Suzuka Circuit”) remains a firm favourite for both fans and drivers. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.807km Number of Laps 53 Race Lap Record 1:30.983 (Lewis Hamilton – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:27.064 (Sebastian Vettel – 2019) First Grand Prix 1987 First Race Winner Gerhard Berger 2023 Race Winner Max…
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Esteban Ocon was forced to make an unplanned pit stop at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Feature Image: Alpine Alpine’s Esteban Ocon started the Australian Grand Prix from 15th on the grid. By lap 7 he had moved up to 11th, and by lap 8 had managed to reach 8th position. On lap 9,…
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As Formula 1 heads Down Under, it’s time to dive into the history of Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.278km Number of Laps 58 Race Lap Record 1:20.235 (Sergio Perez – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:16.732 (Max Verstappen – 2023) First Grand Prix 1996 First Race Winner Damon Hill 2023 Race Winner…
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The third longest track on the race calendar is entering its third year of Formula 1 at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah. Circuit Stats Track Length 6.174km Number of Laps 50 Race Lap Record 1:30.734 (Lewis Hamilton – 2021) Qualifying Lap Record 1:27.511 (Lewis Hamilton 2021) First Grand Prix 2021 First Race…
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As we head into the opening race of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, the first track on the calendar celebrates its 20th anniversary. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.412km Number of Laps 57 Race Lap Record 1:31.447 (Pedro De La Rosa – 2005) Track Lap Record 1:27.264 (Lewis Hamilton – 2020) First Grand Prix 2004…
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Ferrari have confirmed the deal to bring 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari from 2025. The Ex-Mercedes driver will partner Charles Leclerc. The Deal In a move that has sent Formula 1 fans worldwide into a frenzy, Lewis Hamilton has activated a release option in his contract and is leaving the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1…
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Formula E achieved record-breaking TV audiences and social media engagements during the opening race in Mexico Formula E held the season-opening Hankook Mexico City E-Prix on Saturday 13th January 2024. Their global live overnight race audience in key markets grew an impressive 57% compared to the corresponding opening race of the 2023 season, which was…
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The UK has played a major part in the world of Formula One from the very beginning, and there are plenty of places where the British ties to the sport are commemorated.