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Category: F1
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Weather, Timing and Strategy all played it’s part in a dramatic Canadian GP Qualifying, Perez and LeClerc out in Q1 and a Verstappen pole with Nico Hulkenberg starting in a team best second. Q1 The first part of quali was delayed after an early red flag due to Zhou’s Alfa Romeo car stopping (but restarting),…
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Yes, that’s right! You’re invited to the McLaren Technology Centre tour! McLaren x GetYourGuide are levelling up the fan experience by allowing you behind the scenes on an exclusive tour of the McLaren Technology Centre. With 99% of fans never attending a race it’s important for Formula 1 teams to improve fan experiences away from…
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Motorsport UK has just made a groundbreaking announcement that is set to revolutionize the world of motorsport for women. F1 Academy “Discover Your Drive” Brace yourselves, because the F1 Academy “Discover Your Drive” initiative is here, and it’s all about empowering female drivers to take the wheel like never before! “This initiative will offer girls…
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66% of fans think it is too expensive to be a Formula 1 fan in 2023… Formula 1 has one of the largest fan bases in the World. But it’s no secret that F1 is not cheap. But in 2023, is it too expensive to be a Formula 1 fan? In March 2023 I conducted…
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Both Ferrari drivers agreed that the Scuderia still has some work to do after a challenging Spanish Grand Prix. The car is not performing well even with the new upgrades. Home hero Carlos Sainz Jr came 5th while his teammate Leclerc didn’t even break into the points after qualifying troubles. They were in a different…
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Key will join Alfa Romeo as Technical Director replacing Jan Monchaux James Key, the Ex-McLaren technical director will officially start on the 1st Sept 2023. His appointment has been labelled as a “statement of intent” from Alfa Romeo ahead of them becoming Audi’s works team from 2026. Key will be reunited with a Andreas Seidl,…
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Who knew Formula 1 could smell so good? Yes I said smell. Majestic melts has made the paddock smell better than ever. And whilst their not top of the leader board this season, McLaren certainly takes top spot on the wax melts podium. Unsurprising considering Jess Ward, founder of Majestic Melts is a huge Lando…
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F1 Spanish GP Results – Max Verstappen dominated the Spanish Grand Prix, leaving Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to fight for second and third places respectively. Verstappen defended his position against Carlos Sainz at the start, but Hamilton’s attempt to overtake was hindered, resulting in contact with Lando Norris and a broken wing for the…
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Rob Marshall, the top engineering guru at Red Bull, is bidding farewell to the team after an impressive 17-year stint. Rob Marshall is packing up his skills and heading straight for McLaren in 2024. Ever since 2006, Marshall has been the backbone of Red Bull’s success, joining them during their sophomore year in Formula 1.…
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Red Bull’s Helmut Marko didn’t mince words when expressing his disappointment with Sergio Perez’s disastrous display in Monaco. The Mexican driver’s weekend took a nosedive during qualifying with a reckless crash, relegating him to a back row start and an agonizing race day. Red Bull attempted to salvage the situation by bringing Perez in for…
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An exhilarating afternoon ended in jubilation for Max Verstappen as he took his second win around the streets of Monaco. With no rain at the start to give Red Bull a headache, it was a comfortable get away for the championship leader. A mix of tyre compounds through the field meant Alonso, in second, and…
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Honda has confirmed that it will make a full scale return to Formula 1 with Aston Martin in 2026. Leaving and Returning Honda left F1 at the end of the 2021 season after a seven year stay culminating in a Drivers Championship with Max Verstappen and Redbull. Although Honda had left, they had loaned the…
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Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champ, might leave Mercedes, for Ferrari in a cool £40m Deal! Can you believe it? Ferrari is reportedly dangling a jaw-dropping £40m in front of Lewis Hamilton to tempt him away from Mercedes. This potential move has set the F1 world abuzz with excitement and speculation. At 38 years old,…
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TV Coverage for this weekends Monaco GP, which had previously managed by Tele Monte Carlo, will now be controlled by Formula 1. This will be one of the first times that the “world feed” had been managed solely by Formula 1. Why The Change? Traditionally, Monaco’s on track feed was produced by Tele Monte Carlo…
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Question… Who was the Highest Earning F1 Driver 22/23? In a surprise turn of events, Lewis Hamilton outearned Max Verstappen despite his disastrous F1 season, becoming the Highest Earning F1 driver from May 2022 to May 2023. In total, Hamilton pocketed a whopping $65m/£52m, versus Verstappen who trailed closely behind with $64m/£51m. On the field,…
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This year’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is off. Two days before cars were due on track at Imola the announcement came, after widespread flooding devastated the Italian region With roads closed and emergency services focused on the natural disaster, it was the only option. It’s far from the first time it has happened though. Around 50 races…
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Alpha Tauri are expecting a major boost in performance that will help them catch up to the midfield with their new Upgrade Package Right now Alpha Tauri are going through a rough patch. They’re sitting at P9 in the constructor standings, barely ahead of their rivals Williams by just one point. Both the team and…
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Due to unprecedented rainfall in the region surrounding the Imola GP track, it has been decided that the Imola Grand Prix will not go ahead this weekend. Formula 1 had been in discussions with all relevant parties and authorities, with the outcome being that they would be unable to provide a safe environment for the…
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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Jeopardy! F1 Staff Told to Stay Away Due to Devastating Flooding The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is facing a major crisis! As heavy rain relentlessly pours down on Imola, Formula 1 employees have been issued a stern warning: do not travel to the circuit! Italian authorities have evacuated thousands of…
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The return of the Malaysia GP is “just a matter of time” according to the Motorsport Association Malaysia president. Formula 1 raced their from 1999 until 2017 at the Sepang International Circuit. It dropped of the calendar for the 2018 onwards. The decision to cancel their contract early was taken due to increased costs hosting…