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Lando Norris topped the timings for McLaren, followed by Piastri during F1 FP2 at the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP. Niko Hulkenberg was third for Haas.
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Charles Leclerc tops the F1 FP1 2024 Abu Dhabi GP, despite car issues. Norris and Hamilton follow, with six rookies making their mark in the session.
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The Dutch GP is staying for a little longer! After thrilling fans since its return in 2021, the iconic race at Circuit Zandvoort has scored a one-year extension. Mark your calendars because the final lap of this epic era will happen in 2026. Let’s dive into what this means for fans, drivers, and the sport.…
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With Mick Schumacher’s tenure as Mercedes’ reserve driver drawing to a close after 2024, the big question looms: who should fill those racing boots? The role of a reserve driver may not come with champagne showers or podium photos, but it’s critical to a team’s success. From simulator work to stepping in at a moment’s…
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Esteban Ocon will not race for Alpine next weekend in the final race of the season, it’s been announced. The Frenchman is going to be swapped out for next year’s full-time driver, Jack Doohan, in a deal sealed with Flavio Briatore which releases Ocon to drive in the post-season test with Haas. Esteban Ocon is…
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Another week, another race overshadowed by poor FIA decisions. The Qatar GP wasn’t just about on-track action; it became a masterclass in how delays and inconsistent penalties can ruin a race. Once again, the FIA proved it has a long way to go before it earns the trust of teams, drivers, and fans. For many,…
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Lando Norris received a controversial 10-second stop and go penalty after failing to slow down under double yellow flags at the 2024 Qatar GP.
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The F1 2024 Qatar GP was an exhaustive plethora of penalites, retirements and safety cars but above all, Max reclaimed the top position that was taken from him in qualifying. The constructors championship battle will be taken all the way to Abu Dhabi next week after Lando’s race was turned on it’s head. Zhou Guanyu…
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Max Verstappen secured pole position in the F1 Quali 2024 Qatar GP, edging out George Russell and Lando Norris in a thrilling Q3 session.
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Oscar Piastri emerged victorious in Qatar in a last-second position switchover by the McLaren duo. Norris, who led every lap of the F1 Sprint race at the 2024 Qatar GP, conceded the win to Piastri after they turned the final corner, after helping keep the Aussie out of the clutches of Mercedes’ George Russell in…
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Alpine F1 Team has announced that Paul Aron is set for Formula 1 next season. The Estonian will be the team’s Reserve Driver for the 2025 season to replace Jack Doohan, who moves into their second F1 seat. Only a year after his farewell to the Mercedes Junior Academy where he spent four years with…
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Hamilton’s Frustrations Show in Sprint Qualifying Lewis Hamilton has doubts over his speed after a tough day at the Lusail International Circuit, finishing Sprint Qualifying in P7. The seven-time world champion was uncharacteristically downbeat, openly admitting… “I’m just slow, and [it’s the] same every weekend.” After struggling to find pace, Hamilton’s frustrations were clear as…
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The two McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri emerged victorious over their Constructors rivals Ferrari in the F1 Sprint Quali session at the 2024 Qatar GP. While the two posted less-than-perfect final flying laps, Norris’ P1 and Piastri’s P3 finish saw them ahead of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, who finished in P4 and…
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Charles Leclerc led the field ahead of Constructors’ Championship rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in FP1 for the 2024 F1 Qatar GP.
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All ten F1 teams, Formula 1 and the FIA have agreed to a new formal Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) charter which commits to improve diversity and inclusion across all organisations in the motorsport sector. Hamilton’s Drive For Change The charter is a result of recommendations from The Hamilton Commission in 2021, created with support from…
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The 2024 Drivers’ Championship fight came to an end at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen being crowned for the fourth consecutive year over Lando Norris. Fighting For Victory When asked if this title fight was harder than what he expected it to be, Norris replied: “No, I didn’t even expect to be…
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Charles Leclerc claims he has to “think for myself” from now on following a frustrating 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Frustrations As Championship Fight Continues “I won’t go into detail. I’m not happy,” said Leclerc during his post-race interview. Leclerc finished the race in fourth position, behind Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz who took the final podium…
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The F1 Race in Las Vegas 2024 was a GP to remember! Not only did Max Verstappen clinch his fourth consecutive world championship, but Mercedes also roared back to the top with a one-two finish led by George Russell. Let’s relive the drama, the daring overtakes, and the dazzling lights of the Las Vegas GP…
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George Russell topped the F1 FP3 for the 2024 Las Vegas GP ahead of Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz after Lance Stroll brought an early end to the session. A Slow Start to the Session The Sauber of Zhou Guanyu was the only driver to exit the pitlane as FP3 began. Many drivers had yet…
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Mercedes were on top in the F1 FP1 for the 2024 Las Vegas GP with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell ahead of Lando Norris in third place. Green Light in Las Vegas The grid immediately filtered out onto a cold track on the Vegas strip. Every team but Williams, who struggled to rebuild their cars…