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The final practice session at Monza saw Russell take the top spot as Red Bull and Ferrari try to keep up. It was a hot and hectic practice session full of mistakes and impeding but Mercedes remain the team to beat. They can’t relax quite yet though as Ferrari and Red Bull remain close behind.…
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We are back for FP2 at the temple of speed for the weekend. With the Ferraris taking FP1 by storm, the Tifosi are wondering if Ferrari could back it up for FP2. Mercedes were looking like the ones to beat at the start of the session, with Antonelli and Russell exchanging P1 and P2. On the…
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Kimi Antonelli quickly reclaims his spot at the front of the F1 field in our return to the track in a slippery FP1 session at Zandvoort Circuit. It was a familiar sight as we saw Mercedes and Ferrari fighting for the top spot throughout the session. In the end, it is the championship leader that…
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In a strong session for McLaren, it was Lando Norris who secured fastest in FP3 at the 2026 Hunagrian Grand Prix. Behind the Briton, Lewis Hamilton offered another strong session finishing in second, while Kimi Antonelli found his footing at the Hungaroring in third. Green Flags for Final Practice The lights were green on the…
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It was dry but breezy weather today at Budapest for the Hungary GP FP2 with the track temperature at 32 degrees. The winds really picked up and made it a challenging session for most of the drivers on track who said they were struggling with grip or balance on their cars. Despite that Ferrari were…
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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…