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The Las Vegas Strip Circuit burst onto the calendar in 2023, bringing all the glitz and glamour of show-business along with it. Circuit Stats Track Length 6.201 km Number of Laps 50 Race Lap Record 1:35.490 (Oscar Piastri – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:32.726 (Charles Leclerc – 2023) First Grand Prix 2023 First Race Winner…
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Verstappen’s longterm plan discussed – With Max Verstappen on the cusp of his fourth consecutive Formula 1 world championship, he has been back on the topic of his future in the sport. While fans are eager to see how many titles the Dutchman can rack up, Verstappen has been quick to set realistic expectations. “I’m…
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Christian Horner has put to rest any speculation about a last-minute attempt to bring Carlos Sainz to Red Bull next season, despite ongoing rumors about Sergio Perez’s future with the team. Sainz has already secured a multi-year contract to join Williams starting in 2025, but recent sightings of Red Bull’s team principal Horner leaving the…
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DAMS Lucas Oil has confirmed Dino Beganovic’s F2 debut. With the team announcing the Sweedish Driver would be replacing Juan Manuel Correa for the final two rounds of the 2024 Formula 2 season. Beganovic joins Formula 2 after an impressive Formula 3 campaign, where he battled for the championship title until the final race, ultimately…
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Formula 1 have agreed a six-year extension agreement with the Automobile Club of Monaco, meaning the series will continue to race around the streets of Monaco until 2031. Circuit de Monaco’s History A race on the first F1 Calendar in 1950 and a permanent fixture since 1955, the Monaco Grand Prix is one of the…
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Alpine’s F1 driver line-up for 2025 might not be as locked in as they once thought. Rumours are swirling that Jack Doohan could be out before he even gets started, with Franco Colapinto potentially taking his spot. Alpine’s Plan for Doohan in Doubt Australian driver Jack Doohan was all set to join Alpine’s F1 team…
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The 2024 Brazilian GP at Interlagos was a wet and wild ride for F1 fans! From Max Verstappen’s dramatic climb from 17th to first, to Alpine’s jaw-dropping double podium, this race was packed with heart-stopping action. Let’s dive into how it all unfolded in one of the most exciting races of the season. Verstappen’s Impressive…
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Better known as Interlagos, the Autódromo José Carlos Pace is a firm favourite amongst Formula 1 fans. We take a look at the history of this iconic racing circuit. Circuit Stats Track Length 4.309 km Number of Laps 71 Race Lap Record 1:10.540 (Valtteri Bottas – 2018) Qualifying Lap Record 1:07.281 (Lewis Hamilton – 2018)…
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Max Verstappen has been handed a five-second time penalty and one penalty point on his license for a Virtual Safety Car breach during the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race. Therefore, the Red Bull driver now falls into fourth position behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc after crossing the finish line in third. Verstappen’s VSC Infringement The closing…
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Lando Norris took victory at the Sprint Race F1 2024 Brazil ahead of his teammate Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen.
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The Circuit of the Americas has hosted the biggest names in racing since 2012, and provides plenty of thrills for spectators. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.513 km Number of Laps 56 Race Lap Record 1:13.169 (Charles Leclerc – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:32.029 (Valtteri Bottas – 2019) First Grand Prix 2012 First Race Winner Lewis…
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F1 Sprint Qualifying Brazilian GP 2024 – McLaren dominate the Sprint Race shoot-out with Oscar Piastri capturing his first-ever pole and teammate Lando Norris narrowly behind. The session was filled with strategy shifts, unexpected penalties, and a looming rain threat that kept drivers and teams on edge. SQ1: Ferrari, McLaren, and an Unpredictable Track Ferrari…
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F1 FP1 Brazilian GP 2024 – With three Brits in the top three, Lando Norris, George Russell and Oliver Bearman top the timings in Brazil. As this weekend is a sprint weekend, we head into the weekend’s only practice session before the competitive sessions start. Bearman Returns Oliver Bearman replaces Kevin Magnussen for Haas in…
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Red Bull Advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed that Max Verstappen will suffer an automatic grid penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend after taking a new power unit. This is Verstappen’s second infringement of the season, with the Dutch driver incurring a ten-place grid penalty at July’s Belgian Grand Prix for going beyond the…
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The 2025 Red Bull seat partnering Verstappen has been one of the biggest talking points over the past few weeks. With Rumours that Sergio Perez will be at risk from the VCARB drivers of Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson. However, tensions spilled over this weekend with a collision between the two drivers. During the Mexico…
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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has revealed that Sergio Perez may not finish the season after a disappointing Mexican Grand Prix. Sergio Perez had yet another disappointing race weekend in Mexico, an outcome that has seemingly become a regular one this season. Although the Mexican driver hoped to impress his home crowd at the…
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The Stewards of the Mexican Grand Prix have handed down a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points to Franco Colapinto after a collision with Liam Lawson. What was the penalty? Franco Colapinto Penalised During the ending stages of the Mexican Grand Prix, there was an incident between Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto. The incident…
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Zak Brown CEO of McLaren, expressed his dissatisfaction with the penalty awarded to Max Verstappen, following the Mexican Grand Prix. Photo via: Mclaren Media Centre Max Verstappen’s 20-second time penalty during the Mexican Grand Prix has started intense discussions within the Formula 1 paddock. The Dutch-Man found himself in 2 incidents with his championship rival…
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Carlos Sainz claimed another win and his first in Mexico city, after an exciting Grand Prix with battle galore. Its Lights Out and Away We Go… In the humid Mexico City, lights went out and the battle for track position was on. Max Verstappen the Dutch Lion was able to get ahead after having the…
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F1 Qualifying Mexican GP 2024 – Carlos Sainz delivered a stellar performance in the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix qualifying, securing pole position in style and dominating each session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. From Q1 to Q3, the Spanish Ferrari driver made it clear he was the man to beat. Here’s how it all went…