Everything Trackside
Driven by the fans, for the fans
Author: Jamie Cooper
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98 Days/14 weeks we’ve been waiting since that controversial finish to the 2021 season. But Now F1 is back and giving us some great mixed up racing. THE HEADLINES – FORZA FERRARI Ferrari finish 1-2, Redbull fail to finish. A result that no one could have predicted, the hot favourites, Redbull and Max Verstappen could…
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Charles Leclerc takes the first pole of 2022, Mercedes floundering …… Qualifying is still three sessions, the sessions will determine the grid, with Q1 knocking out the bottom 5 drivers. Q2 will do the same, with Q3 will be the Top Ten shootout, this will determine pole position for the Bahrain GP. The knockout system…
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The FIA has released the report into the events of the Abu Dhabi GP. After several weeks of speculation we can finally look at exactly what has been uncovered, why did the end of the Abu Dhabi GP overshadow one of the most exciting Formula 1 seasons in decades. WHAT HAS ALREADY CHANGED. We knew…
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McLaren has announced (yesterday) that they have signed a multi year deal with Tech giant Google. The announcement will put the google brand android onto the car along with the famous google prime colours on the wheel covers. “We are absolutely delighted and proud to welcome Google to the McLaren Racing family. Google is a…
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HAAS F1 team has terminated the deal with title sponsor Uralkali and driver Nikita Mazepin with immediate effect. The U.S based team released a short statement confirming the decision, confirming that the Russian invasion of Ukraine was the deciding factor. There has been no mention of a replacement of either driver or title sponsor, however…
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Formula 1 has announced the cancellation of the contract with the promoters of the Russian GP. As the fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Formula 1 has confirmed that the contract with Russian GP promoters has been cancelled, meaning the end of the Russian GP for the foreseeable future, including the proposed move…
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Kiwi Scott McLaughlin wins his first Indycar race in his second season in the series, Scott managed to withstand charge from reigning champion Alex Palou. Scott led off the line at the start of the GP after securing his first pole. With Will Power and Colton Herta rounding out the top three. The field were…
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The 2022 Indycar season begins this weekend on the streets of St. Petersburg.This year Indycar will have 17 races, with 5 Street courses, 7 Road courses and 5 oval courses (including the Indy 500) Drivers Romain Grosjean – Andretti Racing Roman Grosjean had an exceptional debut season in 2021 for Dale Coyne Racing, initially missing…
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The 1956 Italian Grand Prix was won by Stirling Moss, followed by Fangio and Collins, who handed over the car to Fangio during a pit stop. There’s a fun fact for you whenever you get questioned about the authenticity of your F1 fandom again. As a woman, you probably have been. How dare you not…
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Well, it’s now 9 down, Alpine has launched the A522 complete with the corporate pink of BWT, who are now the teams title sponsor. BWT ALPINE F1 TEAM. The A522, launched with a striking blue and pink livery, has a push rod front rod suspension and a pull rod rear suspension. Alpine have also elected…
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Mario Andretti has tweeted that Michael Andretti and Andretti Global have applied to the FIA for permission to enter a team in F1 in 2024. This would see the first brand new team enter Formula 1 in some time. Andretti were in discussions with Sauber regarding takingover the team, however this fell apart over financing.…
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Formula 1 and Circuit of the Americas have announced a five year extension, this will keep venue at the track until 2026. With Formula 1 enjoying a resurgence of popularity in the US, it comes as no surprise that COTA has been extended. With the debut of the Miami GP this season and discussions ongoing…
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FIA has removed Micheal Masi from his role as Formula 1 Race Director. FIA decided this after an investigation into the events of the Abu Dhabi GP, where Masi failed to follow the rules during a late Safety Car period. Niels Wittich, former DTM race director, and Eduardo Freitas, WEC race director, will act alternatively…
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Formula 1 announced today that there will be three sprint qualifying events in 2022. It had been hoped that they could have as many as six, however due to issues around funding, a compromise has been reached, allowing for three events to take place in 2022 SPRINT QUALIFYING The sprint qualifying events that were introduced…
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Another day, another car launch. Today we see digital renders of the Alpha Tauri AT-03, which arrived after a 2 minute online video involving both Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly. Alpha Tauri will hope that both drivers can perform consistently over the course of 2022. Pierre Gasly had one of his better seasons in 2021,…
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Formula 1 McLaren has launched the MCL36, live from the famous McLaren Technology Centre. As we are used to the MCL36 is very different from the 2021 car due to the new regulations. The livery switches between grey, neon blue and papaya with Velo branding being quite noticeable. If the MCL36, that is being shown…
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In a move that was somewhat expected, BWT has signed with Alpine, becoming the teams title sponsor. BWT Alpine F1 team. The signing of BWT will raise the question of how will they incorporate the now iconic pink into the Alpine livery. There is no question that the car will become a fully pink car,…
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The second car launch of 2022, was Redbull and the RB18. ORACLE Firstly Redbull launched its new title sponsor, Oracle have taken the coveted Redbull title sponsorship. The computer giant has agreed a 5 year deal that is said to be worth $100million (£74million) per year. The RB18 will be the car to beat in…
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McLaren has announced the extension of Lando Norris’s contract, the contract is reported to be in the region of £40million and will keep him at the team untill 2025. Lando had a breakthrough season in 2021, beating his more established team mate Daniel Ricciardo, the Brit should have celebrated his first win at the Russian…
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Formula 1 car launches have started with the launch of the HAAS VF-22 and Redbull, McLaren and Aston Martin this week. Williams have announced the date for their 2022 challenger. Williams, who lost George Russell to Mercedes for 2022, will be hoping the upcoming season can bring the team more points. The addition of Alex…