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Category: F1
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Ford has dismissed claims that its collaborative Formula 1 power unit project with Red Bull is lagging behind schedule. Amidst the buzzing F1 paddock rumours, Ford has made clear that their development timeline for the upcoming power unit, slated for a grand debut in 2026, is very much on track. The Battle of Words in…
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Introduced in 2016, the superlicence points system requires drivers to amass 40 points to qualify for a superlicence. This system came into play following Max Verstappen‘s sensational debut in Formula 1 at age 17 years and 166 days, straight from European Formula 3. Alongside the point requirement, drivers must be at least 18 years old…
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The Ferrari team have been trialling a new, aggressive spray-guard at their test track this week. The test, which took place at the Fiorano circuit, was organised by the FIA. As a result it won’t count as a Ferrari filming day. Ferrari junior driver Arthur Leclerc took the 2023 Ferrari SF-75 around the track with fully…
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Despite a decent result for both Mercedes drivers, Russell found himself struggling for race pace in comparison to Hamilton in Miami.
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When the dust settled on Sunday night the F1 world welcomed its latest winner – and a very popular one at that. Lando Norris, so often the nearly man in recent years, has finally done it. The British driver may have got a helping hand from the Safety Car, but there was no doubt he…
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Despite a good weekend for Ferrari, Charles Leclerc praised Mclaren’s pace as ‘unbelievable’. He hopes the Ferrari upgrades can close the gap.
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Lando Norris took his maiden Grand Prix victory for the F1 Miami GP Race, after the safety car allowed him to take a free pit stop and jump Verstappen. But, despite the helping hand, the McLaren genuinely had the pace after the team decided to bring a major upgrade package ahead of this weekend which…
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Mercedes’ team boss Toto Wolf has stated that the team ‘need to change direction’ after a disappointing start to the 2024 Miami Grand Prix weekend. It was a far-from-perfect start for the Brackley team, with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton qualifying in 11th and 12th respectively for the Sprint. Things didn’t get much better during the…
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Verstappen led from Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez in the Miami Sprint, with Daniel Ricciardo crossing the line in a shock fourth place.
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Charles Leclerc praises his ‘hard work’ paying off with his qualifying performance in Miami. After struggling at the start of this season.
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The Miami GP sure had an interesting but disappointing start for both the McLarens, that came here with new upgrades. Lando Norris has the full package, while Oscar Piastri is running with half of it and will have to wait for the Imola weekend to have it. The cars showed good pace during the Sprint…
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Daniel Ricciardo has his eyes on the points in today’s Sprint race, following a P4 finish in yesterday’s 2024 Miami Sprint Quali. The RB driver has had his fair share of troubles recently, with rumours swirling about his future with the Red Bull sister team and within the sport after a tough few races at…
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Max Verstappen will start the 2024 Miami Sprint in P1 after most drivers in SQ3 failed to complete a decent lap. The Dutchman asked ‘what happened to the others?’ after the session, following a particularly lacklustre performance from McLaren. It was a much better day for Daniel Ricciardo, who will start on the second row…
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Sunshine and Surprises in Miami As the F1 circus lands in the sunny state of Florida for the F1 Miami GP. The paddock is buzzing with excitement and intrigue. Major upgrades across the grid, unexpected staff movements, plus some exciting track action set the stage for the only practice session of the weekend. Daniel Ricciardo’s…
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Lewis Hamilton has admitted it would be a “privilege” to work with fabled designer, Adrian Newey in 2025. The British driver will join Ferrari next season.
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Valtteri Bottas’ has a new race engineer for the Miami GP, he decribes it as ‘not easy’. He also discusses Hülkenburg and his F1 future.
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As HAAS F1 contemplates its team lineup for 2025, veteran driver Kevin Magnussen has made his expectations clear regarding potential teammates. With HAAS’s current reserve driver and Ferrari junior, Oliver Bearman, emerging as a likely candidate to fill Nico Hülkenberg’s newly vacant seat, Magnussen has set a firm boundary: “I’m not really here to take…
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12 member’s of US Congress have written a letter to Liberty Media over the rejected bid of Andretti entering F1.
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Formula 1 returns to the Sunshine State for a third year, and we take a look at the history of the Miami International Autodrome. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.412km Number of Laps 57 Race Lap Record 1:29.708 (Max Verstappen – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:26.841 (Sergio Perez – 2023) First Grand Prix 2022 First Race…