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Category: FP
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An unusually dry session for FP1 in Spa Francorchamps where Max Verstappen topped the times. With an air temperature of 24 degrees and a track temperature of 41 degrees, teams used the perfect conditions to test their updates. The new regulations showed how different racing in Belgium will be as drivers had to lift to…
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Freddie Slater took his first FIA Formula 3 pole position at Silverstone on Friday after a tightly fought day of running at the front. It was a day defined by constantly changing conditions. Wind, temperature, and grip levels all shifted between sessions. While track limits also played a key role, removing laps and reshaped the…
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On a beautiful sunny day at the Silverstone circuit, the home hero Lewis Hamilton tops the times in FP1. The only practice session didn’t see a lot of drama but it was a delight to behold the enormous amount of fans at the track, including the Landostand which should really be called the Lando stadium.…
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We are back in the Styrian Hills for F1 FP2 of the Austrian Grand Prix, where the session was split up into long and qualifying runs. Teams tried to dial-in the set ups, and had an extra battle with the heat. Everyone got out of the garages to start FP2, but the clear track didn’t…
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In the Austrian hills, the track is alive with the sound of rookies and engine issues in FP1 Austria
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George Russell started the Barcelona-Catalunya GP weekend on top of the timesheets. The British driver was leading Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc in a busy FP1 session. The session also saw seven teams hand opportunities to rookie drivers. However, much of FP1 in Barcelona was focused on testing upgrades, gathering data, and giving young talent…
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Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheets in FP2 for the Monaco Grand Prix, in front of his teammate and Max Verstappen, as the Monaco circuit continued to cause issues for the drivers and teams ahead of crucial Saturday Qualifying. All Systems Go! The sun continued to shine for the all-important Free Practice 2 at the Monaco…
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The principality of Monaco glistened in the sunlight as FP1 got underway. Drivers struggled to adapt to the lack of active aero, with lock ups and accidents throughout. However, a decent day for Ferrari, who led the way with a 1,2 finish. Trouble for the hometown hero on his first lap. First out of the…
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Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive start to the 2026 season by setting the pace in final practice at Suzuka, narrowly beating Mercedes teammate George Russell in a session that underlined the Silver Arrows’ dominance heading into qualifying. With all teams focused on final preparations, FP3 provided a crucial glimpse into the competitive order and once…
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George Russell set the pace in FP1 as teams focused heavily on testing and data collection during the opening session at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. Mercedes sets the early benchmark for the weekend It was another dominant session for Mercedes, with George putting in the fastest lap of a 1:31.666. His teammate Kimi Antonelli wasn’t…
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Today’s one-hour free practice is a crucial one as the drivers get ready for the first sprint weekend of the season.
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After a chaotic practice session, with drivers constantly getting faster, it is Gabriele Minì with the fastest time in F2 Free Practice.
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Once the track rubbered in, it was Campos Racing’s Ugo Ugochuwku who topped the timings in F3 free practice in Melbourne.
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The final practice session of the 2025 Formula 1 season at Abu Dhabi delivered more action than expected, as George Russell topped the timesheets by the narrowest of margins while several incidents left teams with work to do before Qualifying. With air and track temperatures rising into the afternoon, the green light signaled the start…
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As the sun set in the desert, normal service resumed as there were no rookies on track. In a crucial session for race data, Norris tops FP2 on the Yas Marina circuit. Early games between Verstappen and Norris As tension builds for the race, there was also tension on track, as a miscommunication on team…
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Lando Norris tops FP1 in Abu Dhabi. The first session of the championship showdown may have gone in favour of Norris, but Max Verstappen wasn’t far behind. Rookies on track It was an unusual grid for the first session at the Yas Marina circuit, as many rookie drivers took to the track. Championship contender Oscar…
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Lando Norris led a frustrating session resulting from a red flag during FP2. A drizzly start saw the drivers emerge 5 minutes and 30 seconds into the session. Complaints of low grip echoed on the radio’s as the track slowly dried out in the cool temperatures. Franco Colapinto started the session strong with a lap…
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Leclerc topped the times on a dusty Las Vegas track during FP1 . As the sun set on the strip, Lawson complained about low grip on the radio early on in the session, with many drivers finding conditions difficult. McLaren test rear wing and unusual addition. McLaren changed the rear wing on Oscar Piastri’s car…
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McLaren surge ahead as grip issues and reliability troubles dominate FP3 The high altitude of Mexico City made its presence felt once again in the final practice session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Lando Norris led the way for McLaren in FP3, setting a commanding benchmark of 1:16.633, while others battled unpredictable grip, overheating tyres,…
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Fernando Alonso kicked off the 2025 Singapore GP weekend by topping FP1, while Oscar Piastri rose to the occasion in a red-flag troubled FP2. Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren, and Aston Martin were all in the mix, but drama in the pit lane appeared to be the most memorable for the day. FP1: Alonso, He’s Still…