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Christian Horner has said that the layout of the Monaco circuit is causing the RB20 to “struggle.” Verstappen qualified sixth fastest after outbreaking himself into turn one on his final Q3 run, and his teammate Perez was knocked out in Q1. Both drivers have complained that the RB20 cannot ride the kerbs well – leading…
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Pierre Gasly has revealed his first top ten qualification this season is a ‘big boost of motivation’ for the struggling Alpine team. While he says it can’t be considered a turning point for the Enstone team, he hopes they can build on momentum. The BWT Alpine F1 Team have had a terrible start to their…
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After three great practice sessions in Monaco, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz managed to maximize the potential of their Ferrari cars, getting P1 and P3 respectively. It’s the third pole position at home for the Monegasque driver, and he can feel the love. “The feeling after qualifying lap is always very special here. Really, really…
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Mercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff has mixed feelings about the three training sessions held in Monaco, and he wants to keep his expectations low. The German team managed to get good results, with Lewis Hamilton finishing in the top3 each time, but George Russell wasn’t as consistent, especially during FP2. Anyway, both Mercedes cars are…
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FP3 was officially underway, but unlike the sessions yesterday, there wasn’t any immediate action in the pit lane. George Russell was the first to come out on some fresh soft tires. McLaren seemed to be taking a page out of Aston Martin’s play book by scrubbing their tires. This meant they’d run just one easy…
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Welcome back to the 2024 F1 Monaco weekend where during FP2 the Monaco native Charles Leclerc dominated the timesheet. Behind him was future teammate Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes in second and Fernando Alonso for Aston Martin in third. Lewis Hamilton was the driver to beat in FP1 earlier today, showcasing Mercedes’ improved pace compared to…
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Welcome to the 2024 F1 Monaco weekend. Mercedes lead the grid with Hamilton in P1 and Russell in P3. McLaren’s Piastri and Norris sit in P2 and P4 respectively while Monegasque Leclerc finished the session in p5. The first practice session of the weekend saw drivers queue at the pit lane, eager for space on…
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Charles Leclerc is ‘feeling good’ amid his home race in Monaco this weekend. The Ferrari driver has home turf advantage and ambitions he hopes to meet. Leclerc says Ferrari have “worked hard to prepare” for Monaco “Monaco week is always very special for me,” Leclerc remarked. “Having grown up here, it’s extra special. We’ve always…
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At the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, it is alleged that Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media, made a bold statement directed at racing legend Mario Andretti. During a “private” conversation, Maffei supposedly announced. “Mario, I want to tell you that I will do everything in my power to see that Michael never enters Formula 1.”…
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As the Formula 1 grid roll into Monaco, a circuit renowned for its challenging layout and historic significance, Williams driver Alex Albon is cautiously optimistic about his team’s prospects. Speaking ahead of the Grand Prix, Albon shared insights into the improvements in the Williams car and his personal approach to tackling the legendary street circuit.…
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Andretti’s bid to enter Formula 1 has stirred further controversy within motorsport. Mario Andretti and the CEO of Liberty Media, Greg Maffei, are believed to have clashed over the bid. As per NBC News, recent events at the Miami Grand Prix revealed a dispute between Andretti Global and Formula 1 over Andretti’s bid to enter…
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Since Scuderia Ferrari announced the renewal of Charles Leclerc’s contract and the arrival of Lewis Hamilton, one question lingers in the Formula 1 paddock: where is Carlos Sainz going? The unexpected answer might be Williams. As Italian journalist Roberto Chinchero reports in his latest article for motorsport.com, the driver’s management is carrying out the negotiation…
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The Circuit de Monaco is known as being “an exceptional location of glamour and prestige”, so we take a look at this iconic street circuit. Circuit Stats Track Length 3.337 km Number of Laps 78 Race Lap Record 1:12.909 (Lewis Hamilton – 2021) Qualifying Lap Record 1:10.166 (Lewis Hamilton – 2019) First Grand Prix 1950…
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After a poor P11 grab at the qualifying, Sergio Pérez continued his ‘below-par’ run at Sunday’s 2024 Imola GP. The Mexican racer coped with a P8 finish, while his partner Max Verstappen ran off as the ‘pole-sitter’. However, after the race, ‘Checo’ came out to rev his mouth with some surprising words for his P8…
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Ferrari seem set to retain their 5% bonus in the new concorde agreement, that comes into effect in 2026. Though it will be capped.
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Ferrari reserve driver Ollie Bearman believes F1 and the FIA must go “back to the drawing board” after testing the second iteration of wet-weather spray guards. Last Thursday, Ferrari took to track to conduct an FIA test aimed at reducing wheel spray in wet conditions. The test involved wetting the Fiorano test track and sending…
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Hülkenberg’s eventful Imola race highlights Haas’ potential for the future and challenges the American team must overcome. Nico Hülkenberg began Sunday’s race at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in a strong 10th position for HAAS. His start saw him surge past both Racing Bulls ahead of him, ending the first lap in 8th place. His…
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Following a disappointing P18 finish at Imola, Valtteri Bottas is making headlines in the F1 world. The Sauber driver visited the Williams paddock during the 2024 Emilia Romagna GP weekend on Saturday. Moreover, the Finnish racer has now marked himself as one of the favourites to take over the Williams seat in 2025. Valtteri Bottas…
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Oscar Piastri hailed the last couple of events as “probably two of my better weekends in F1” after finishing a solid P4 in the Imola Grand Prix. From the outset of the weekend, Piastri’s performance impressed many. Photo Credit: McLaren Racing A penalty for Piastri Piastri’s strong qualifying session saw him secure a competitive position…
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Toto Wolff has explained George Russell’s second pit stop at the Imola Grand Prix that saw the Mercedes driver lose sixth place. Russell‘s strategy at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has sparked discussion among fans and analysts alike. The British driver had been ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton for most of the race, however when…