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Fernando Alonso topped the times in Montréal with a 1:15.810 during another rain disrupted session. He led from Russell and teammate Stroll. After a disrupted running in FP1 because of wet track conditions, drivers were eager to get out for some date collection in free practice two. Although the forecast predicts rain across the entire…
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After developing the ‘next-gen’ 2022 car, Formula 1 is again joining forces with Amazon Web Services (AWS) this weekend. This time, the partnership is debuting the first-ever generative AI-inspired F1 award- the 2024 Canadian GP trophy. Before the curtain rises on Sunday, here’s everything that you need to know about this AI-designed trophy. 2024 Canadian…
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Welcome to the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. The forecast predicts that rain will affect every session for the first time since the Italian Grand Prix in 2008. A disrupted, wet, free practice, one saw Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, and Charles Leclerc top the timesheets. Heading into Montréal, there is a lot to fight for. After…
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Following Sergio Pérez’s early dismissal at Monaco, Red Bull, spearheaded by Max Verstappen, saw their worst run of the 2024 F1 season. But, earlier this week, Pérez brightened up the Austrian camp by penning a two-year contract extension. Recently, the Dutchman came out to spill his thoughts on Pérez’s renewal, ahead of the 2024 Canadian…
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Following a ‘zero-points’ race at Monaco, Valtteri Bottas has again gathered ‘clouds of doubts’ as Sauber’s #1 with his below-par 2024 season. His matter worsened as the Swiss team, soon to be Audi, penned Nico Hulkenberg for the 2025 seat. However, yesterday at Montréal, he came out to discuss his future in the 2025 F1…
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Heading into the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton, is worried about the new F1 regulations for 2026. The new regulations were announced yesterday, with the FIA looking to create a more ‘nimble car.’ This was accompanied by a continued idea of sustainability within the sport with the hope of making the world’s…
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Oscar Piastri is confident about the potential of the McLaren coming into Canadian Grand Prix. Bringing upgrades in Miami, McLaren took huge strides in closing the gap to both Ferrari and Red Bull. Clinching a maiden win for Norris and Putting Piastri in second on the streets of Monte-Carlo. Piastri admitted, despite being in a…
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George Russell believes that the path Mercedes has taken is the one that will see them relive previous successes in the future. The W14 shows promise that must turn into results beyond lap times. It has been a tough season for Mercedes so far. The loss of Lewis Hamilton and team-members such as Loic Serra…
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Image Courtesy of the FIA The FIA have released the F1 2026 car, which includes ditching DRS, having smaller and lighter cars and active aerodynamics. The FIA are making a concerted effort to make the cars more nimble – reducing their weight by 30 kg after they have become so heavy over recent years. DRS will…
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Following a ‘pointless’ run at Monaco, Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso have started the alarming horns for Aston Martin. The British team only managed the P14 and P11 spots, while others ran off with points. However, the 2024 Canadian GP brings in a bit of fresh air for them with Montreal’s ‘very own’ Lance Stroll.…
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Pierre Gasly was popular at the Canadian Grand Prix post news that teammate Esteban Ocon is departing from Alpine. Considering their tumultuous relationship, you can understand why. It was hard to imagine a driver’s press conference where Pierre Gasly was not quizzed on Esteban Ocon. Speaking at the Canadian Grand Prix, he said, “It’s a…
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Sergio Pérez has admitted that while he had other seat options at the end of the season, a contract extension at Red Bull Racing was his “plan A, B and C”. The Mexican driver signed a two-year extension earlier this week – good news after a disastrous weekend in Monaco. After a lacklustre Quali performance,…
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Esteban Ocon is ‘fully dedicated’ to Alpine and has stated that he is excited to get back on track this weekend in Montréal. The Frenchman was brutally dumped by the team after a clash with teammate Pierre Gasly in the Monaco GP. Ocon is now on the hunt for a seat that will keep him…
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Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is one of the most popular circuits on the race calendar, so we’re taking a look at its varied history. Circuit Stats Track Length 4.361 km Number of Laps 70 Race Lap Record 1:13.078 (Valtteri Bottas – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:10.240 (Sebastian Vettel – 2019) First Grand Prix 1978 First Race Winner…
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Following positive runs at Imola and Monaco, Mercedes, led by Toto Wolff, is making steady progress in the right direction. This is highly courtesy of the W15’s recent developments that is slowly closing the gap to its faster F1 rivals. Recently, Wolff has previewed the team’s progress ahead of the 2024 Canadian GP at the…
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It’s a shame that Carlos Sainz who, this year, has won a race, scored four podiums and been at times more than a match for one of F1’s premier talents in Charles Leclerc. He more than likely won’t have a competitive seat for 2025 and beyond. Photo: Scuderia Ferrari HP No top seat available Mercedes…
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Following a ‘lack of overtaking’ at the Monaco Grand Prix, the Pirelli hierarchies came under fire for their ‘peaky’ tires and their short operating windows. After the race, several drivers, including Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, complained about the tires being ‘too hard’. However, Mario Isola, Pirelli’s Motorsport director, has recently revealed the tire manufacturer’s…
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Photo Credit: Red Bull content pool Sergio Pérez has extended his contract with Red Bull until 2026. A two-year extension that came as a surprise to many people because of the potential in the driver market this year. What motivated Red Bull to choose Pérez for another two seasons? And why is Pérez the smart…
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Red Bull Racing has officially announced that Sergio “Checo” Pérez will continue as Max Verstappen’s teammate for the 2025 season. The reigning world champions have decided to retain Pérez, who has been a key asset to the team since his arrival. Co-Authors: Caitlin Noble & Fleur Rogerson Red Bull has consistently indicated that Pérez was…
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Pirelli has rebuffed the suggestion by Lewis Hamilton that this seasons Pirelli’s are the ‘peakiest’ he’s seen in the history of the sport. After the Miami GP last month Hamilton said that the 2024 tyres had the smallest operating window he’d seen in his career. But the Italian manufacturer said the competitiveness of the F1…