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Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer isn’t exactly known for race cars. But this week, he played hosts to some of the fastest names in F1. To mark Formula 1’s 75th anniversary and ahead of the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone; Downing Street welcomed a high-powered group of motorsport figures to Number 10. Among the…
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From Norris’ hard-earned win to Antonelli’s apology and Tsunoda’s doubt, here’s what the drivers had to say after the chaotic Austrian GP. The sun-soaked hills of Spielberg delivered another dramatic chapter in the 2025 Formula One season, as McLaren pulled off a commanding 1-2 finish and chaos unfolded behind them in the Austrian Grand Prix.…
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The 2025 F1 Austrian GP did not wait to deliver chaos. Before the formation lap even ended, Carlos Sainz’s Williams was stuck in gear, only to catch fire moments later in the pit lane. As the grid stewed under the midday heat, drivers like Fernando Alonso voiced frustration over temperatures. Did the qualifying results hold…
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McLaren found the pace at the Red Bull Ring with Lando Norris setting a dominant pace to gain pole position in Qualifying for the F1 2025 Austrian GP. Lights Out In Q1 It was a slightly delayed start to qualifying in Austria due to several racing incidents in the F2 sprint race beforehand. But cars…
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In the final FP3 session in the Styrian Hills, the grid completed their final preparations before qualifying this afternoon. Green Light on FP3 Max Verstappen was the first driver to take to the track in FP3, as others waited in their pit boxes according to their run plans. Lando Norris followed suit after 15 minutes,…
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After a relatively routine first practice session where Russell, Verstappen, and Piastri topped the times, all eyes were on FP2 of the 2025 Austrian GP to see how the field would evolve. With both Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc making their first appearances of the weekend after sitting out FP1 for rookie duties, how would…
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June 25th marks the official release date of the much-anticipated F1 movie. Like many fans, I was among the crowds queuing up to see how my favourite sport would be portrayed on the silver screen. Following its initial announcement, the film understandably attracted a mixture of cautious optimism and concern from F1 fans. With the…
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Real Speed, Hollywood Rules and a Surprisingly Heartfelt Redemption Arc. F1: The Movie – If the spoiler-free version of this F1 Movie Review urged you to turn your brain off and enjoy the ride, this one is for those who didn’t and couldn’t. Because let’s be honest, if you know anything about Formula 1, the…
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F1 Movie Review: Let’s be honest right out of the gate! This isn’t the most realistic portrayal of Formula 1. But then again, it’s not trying to be. F1: The Movie is Hollywood doing what Hollywood does best; polishing up reality with a glossy finish, throwing in a few slow-motion shots, and making sure Brad…
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Williams Racing recently announced that their heritage department has undertaken an extensive restoration of an FW11 chassis from 1986. The rebuilt car will run at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with original driver Nigel Mansell at the wheel. Fellow 1980s Williams drivers Riccardo Patrese and Thierry Boutsen will also get a chance to pilot…
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It’s the kind of moment that makes you pause and hit replay. Valtteri Bottas, casually strolling past a Cadillac, pauses. Eyes the driver’s seat. Opens the door. And then, almost offhandedly.. “That’s a nice seat. I wouldn’t mind…” Not exactly a press release, sure. But in Formula 1, where nothing is said by accident, even…
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Formula 1’s long-awaited return to Africa has gained tremendous momentum as the Kyalami circuit — the host for the 1993 South African GP — receives FIA’s approval for upgrades. The FIA has set a 3-year window for the racetrack to achieve Grade 1 status – the certification required to host an F1 Grand Prix. The…
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George Russell left the Canadian Grand Prix beaming following what he called a “controlled” performance from him and his Mercedes team. The British driver’s grasp on victory never looked in doubt throughout the 70 lap race, but a safety car incident with Max Verstappen has left his win in jeopardy. Following the collision between Oscar…
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As the ‘Oscar Piastri-2025 Canadian GP’ episode ends, the Australian dubbed his late, dramatic clash with teammate Lando Norris as “a shame” for McLaren. The McLaren #2 also revealed it to be his ‘not-so-easiest‘ race weekend, as he missed the podium in Montréal. As the race started today, McLaren was at a disadvantage, with Norris…
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Russell’s Masterclass in Montreal As the sun set over Montréal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, George Russell guided his Mercedes across the chequered flag to claim a dominant victory in the F1 Race Canadian GP 2025. From the moment the lights went out, Russell was in complete command; rocketing off pole, fending off Max Verstappen into Turn 1, and threading…
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George Russell lit up Montreal on Saturday with a thrilling pole position at the F1 Qualifying Canadian GP 2025, delivering one of the most electric laps of his career to edge out Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri in a dramatic finale. With a time of 1:10.899, set on the medium C5 compound, Russell claimed top…
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The second session, FP2, of the 2025 Canadian GP maintained the excitement with the continued form of the unexpected challengers. George Russell posted the session’s fastest time with a 1:12.887. Leclerc sat out the session with Ferrari still rebuilding his car after the FP1 incident that brought out a red flag. FP2 showed that Montreal…
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Max Verstappen may have claimed P1 in FP1 of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, but the real story of Friday’s opening session was the lack of grip and a series of off-track moments. Those moments were capped off by a dramatic red flag for Charles Leclerc. There were other surprises too, most notably McLaren’s apparent…
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Formula 1 returns to one of its most iconic venues as the 2025 Canadian GP lights up Montreal. The timing couldn’t be more electric after a chaos-filled triple-header and a dramatic Spanish showdown. The championship battle is boiling over, with teams and drivers on edge heading into North America. At Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, unforgiving walls…