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As Verstappen and Redbull continue to the Championship with a faultless drive, the 2023 British GP belongs to McLaren with Lando Norris taking second and Oscar Piastri finishing fourth. Are McLaren back? The Start Max Verstappen started in a now familiar pole position at the British GP, however he was joined by a new driver,…
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After an intense qualifying session at Silverstone this afternoon, the Dutchman has once again proven his prowess by securing his seventh pole position of the season. Q1 The drizzle began as a mere whisper, but the track conditions prompted the officials to disable DRS. The majority of drivers opted for the soft compound, while a…
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Formula 1 returns to Silverstone for the British GP. Free practice at this weekend’s British GP is an important one for a number of teams, as several have brough new parts that are needing assessed. Alpha Tauri and Afla Romeo have brought several new upgrades in an effort to drag themselves away from the rear…
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The 1973 British Grand Prix at Silverstone was the last to be run on the uncompromising high speed perimeter track. It produced a race which would have huge ramifications for some teams, drivers and the circuit overall. There is a very simple reason why the United Kingdom became the dominant player in Formula One. It’s…
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Formula 1 has officially announced the 2024 race calendar. The calendar, approved by the World Motor Sport Council, includes a record breaking 24 races. The season kicks off on March 2nd in Bahrain and comes to an end on December 8th in Abu Dhabi. Key Things to Note: The opening two races, Bahrain and Saudi…
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Aston Martin Protest leads to Drastic Changes to the Austrian GP Race Results The Austrian Grand Prix was an intense race, with drivers constantly pushing the limits. But it seems they pushed a bit too far leading to a protest from the Aston Martin team. The FIA has handed out penalties to eight drivers after…
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Austrian GP A surprisingly quiet start meant the frontrunners kept the status quo through the opening laps. Any hope that the Ferrari’s may be able to sandwich Verstappen quickly disappeared. The Dutchman once again showing imperious pace off the line to build a gap to Leclerc and Sainz in behind. Alpha Tauri’s underwhelming season continued,…
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Williams Racing are one of the longest running and most successful teams in Formula 1. Formed by Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head in 1977 the name Williams is now synonymous with F1. Although the British team have been struggling over the last few years, they are the second most successful team…
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The current Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring is one of the better circuits on the calendar. Beautiful scenery, gradient, character and challenge. It is however a shadow of the circuit layout it sits within. The old circuit it replaced was mighty and fierce in the extreme. This is the story of the…
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Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has led the call to rebrand and rename AlphaTauri as part of the team’s ongoing restructure under new Red Bull management. In an extensive overhaul, long-serving AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost will step aside at the end of this years’ campaign to be replaced by respected Ferrari racing director Laurent…
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Helmut Marko has put an element of blame at Lewis Hamilton for how Alex Albon Redbull career played out Alex Albon and Redbull Albon’s career started off well enough at Redbull while driving for Toro Rosso leading to Redbull promoting him to the main Redbull team to replace the struggling Pierre Gasly during the 2019…
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Over the last couple of weeks, there has been speculation that the FIA are considering tightening grid access. Currently invited celebrities and guests as well as members of the media are allowed to join team personnel on the track, but this might not be the case for much longer. The reports of clamping down on…
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This Friday, the amount of wind tunnel time each team has for the second half of the season will be set. This is crucial in the development race, as it will determine how much testing time they will have. It is measured by each teams position in the constructors championship.The higher the position, the more…
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Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny are bringing Hollywood to F1 town. The Wrexham Football Club owners are joining an investor group taking 24 per cent equity stake in Alpine racing, with a £171m deal valuing the British based Alpine at around £700m following the investment, as announced by Alpine’s parent company Renault. Ryan Reynolds…
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The team behind the successful F2 and F3 squads, Hitech has confirmed that they have applied to enter Formula 1 from 2026. New Investment Hitech’s decision to apply to enter Formula 1 has been helped due the team securing a major new investor. Parent company Hitech Global confirmed that they had sold a 25 percent…
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Ryan Reynolds Rob McElhenney and Michael B Jordan (plus partners) acquire 24% stake in Alpine. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the dynamic duo known for their ownership of Wrexham Football Club, are making headlines once again with their latest venture. This time, they have set their sights on the high-octane world of Formula 1 by…
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Mercedes Head the Pack In a heartwarming display of compassion, Mercedes, pulled out all the stops to bring joy to a brave little boy battling cancer. Three-year-old Morgan Ridler sadly couldn’t make it to the British GP due to his illness. So received the surprise of a lifetime as an impressive convoy of supercars, paraded…
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If you’ve been closely following F2, the name Oliver Bearman has undoubtedly captured your attention. At just 18 years old, Bearman has already made a significant impact, amassing poles and wins in both F3 and F2. His exceptional performance has earned him a commendable third place in F3, trailing the winner, Victor Martins, by a…
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Simulation Data is Looking Promising for Aston Martin According to German publication Auto Motor und Sport, Aston Martin’s wind tunnel and simulation data indicates that their AMR23 car will soon be on par with Red Bull’s dominant RB19. At the Canadian Grand Prix, Aston Martin introduced a significant upgrade package that boosted their performance. Fernando…
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“My dream has always been to be a racing engineer. When I got my first job and my first salary, that was a big moment. Everything else was just a bonus.” Red Bull Racing’s history in Formula One is intricately linked to the genius and expertise of Adrian Newey, regarded as one of the greatest…