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Mercedes Upgrades Imola! Toto Confident of Improvements Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Mercedes, the once-unstoppable force in Formula 1, is desperately trying to dig themselves out of their current slump. The Mercedes team is hoping that their upcoming upgrade at Imola will be the secret sauce they need to turn the tide in their…
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It’s an agonizing wait for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as they must hold on for three more grands prix before McLaren introduces a significant upgrade package. The major McLaren Upgrades for the MCL60 are slated for the F1 Canadian Grand Prix in June and the F1 British Grand Prix in July. Unfortunately, before we…
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Formula 1 tyre supplier, Pirelli will bring in a tougher compound for the British Grand Prix and the rest of the 2023 season. The Italian manufacturer has been amazed by the development rate after the opening five races of the season. Teams have been progressing much quicker than pre-season data suggested. There are no fears…
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Daniel Ricciardo and Nyck De Vries are the target of paddock gossip. Daniel Ricciardo and Nyck de vries may be inline for a switcheroo at Alpha Tauri according to various paddock rumours. De Vries hasn’t been doing so well this season, and people started speculating when Ricciardo paid a visit to Faenza recently. Ricciardo, who’s…
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Boston just got faster. Ever wanted to race around the streets of Vegas? Or be the next Lewis Hamilton? The F1 Arcade makes it possible. Based in Boston Seaport, the first US F1 Arcade venue will open in early 2024. Sim Racing Success Following the success of the flagship venue in St Pauls and the…
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The Miami GP had all the ingredients to produce a classic, however the final product was just ok. With some drivers out of position, the Miami GP could have served up a classic Formula 1 race, however it may not have been the classic we al hoped for, but it was a decent enough race…
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A lack of grip It was an exciting first session at the Miami GP as the drivers struggled for the grip with the newly-laid track in 2023. Nico Hulkenburg had a scary moment as he almost hitting the barriers powers sliding out of a corner. The mistakes continued as Lewis Hamilton’s session almost came to…
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The F1 Miami GP Free Practice is here and we have the lowdown on what happened through both sessions. FP1: Russell Dominates for Mercedes, Outpacing Hamilton in Miami Mercedes showed a strong comeback in the opening practice session in Miami after a challenging weekend in Baku. George Russell outperformed his teammate Lewis Hamilton to secure…
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With no live coverage of the F1 Academy, it comes as quite the surprise to most, that the F1 Academy will get the Drive To Survive treatment in a new docuseries. F1 Academy Partners With Hello Sunshine Formula 1 has just announced a partnership with production company Hello Sunshine for a new docuseries covering the…
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Want handmade Formula 1 fits that go with any outfit? Want merchandise that doesn’t break the bank? Want to support a small business? Then check out Fifth Gear Garms. In this series ‘Talking with Tatum‘ I’ll be interviewing my favourite Formula 1 small business owners, brands and creators. Celebrating a year of success, this Formula…
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Fernando Alonso’s support for Lance Stroll was evident in the race in Baku In a display of camaraderie during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso revealed his commitment to assisting his teammate, Lance Stroll, in his future role as the face of the Aston Martin Formula 1 team. Alonso values Stroll’s potential as a long-term…
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George Russell criticizes Max Verstappen’s remarks after the post-sprint race incident In the aftermath of the sprint race, George Russell voiced his dissatisfaction with Max Verstappen’s comments towards him, stating that Verstappen “let himself down” with his choice of words. The clash between Verstappen and Russell occurred on the first lap at Turn 2, leading…
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Adrian Newey Commits to Red Bull Racing with Contract Extension, Bolstering Championship Aspirations
Red Bull’s Dominance Continues as Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey, Renews Contract Red Bull Racing’s chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, has officially agreed to a contract extension with the team, putting an end to speculations about his future, according to a report from Motorsport.com. Newey, a legendary designer in Formula 1, has been a fundamental…
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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend saw a VERY late change to the structure of “Sprint Weekend”, ushering in new systems and a new weekend format. And I absolutely hated it! F1 need to either s**t or get off the pot when it comes to Sprints. The Good The Sprint Weekend changes for the Baku weekend…
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F1 Race Results: Baku GP – The race results are in; a Red Bull 1-2, a Russell controversy and a potential human pile up… The Street Track King is back. Perez showed dominance across the streets of Baku this weekend with a double win. After the Spring Break we returned to Baku with a new…
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F1 Sprint: Baku GP – Sergio takes the first Sprint of the season This week is the debut of the new F1 Sprint weekend in the Baku GP. We have already had Qualifying for the main race on Friday. Today was a dedicated Sprint event. Sergio takes first place from Leclerc and the wounded Max…
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Googling how to watch the F1 Academy races? Scrolling the F1 Academy website? Only to find that the new all-female racing series will only be shown via live timing. Aka there will be no live coverage of the F1 Academy in the opening rounds. To say we are disappointed would be an understatement. It’s a…
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F1 qualifying: Baku GP – Max Verstappen narrowly misses out on P1 as Charles Leclerc grabs pole in Azerbaijan. Quali 1 This qualifying session had lots of red flags, and Charles Leclerc ended up being the fastest when time ran out. Man, those red flags are getting a real workout this season, and this session…
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Lando Norris says that he is disappointed with the teams form this season but is committed to the long term project. McLaren look a shadow of the team that was battling for podiums in 2021. The highlight that year came in Italy when Daniel Ricciardo brought a 1-2 home for the team. Many expected another…
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In a first for Alpha Tauri in their brief history there will be a change in the team principal seat for the 2024 season. Franz Tost is stepping down. This is his 18th at the helm of AlphaTauri, the sister team of current world champions Red Bull. He’s been in charge from day one when…