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Category: F1
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When it comes to F1, there is a broad and diverse mix of circuits on the calendar. Some modern, some old, some largely unchanged, some almost unrecognisable from their debut on the calendar. This article is going to be my rundown of circuits I feel are overrated, and why I feel they are. I suspect…
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Silver Arrows team principal Toto Wolff hopes a deal can be found so that the historic race can continue to make history. The Monaco Grand Prix, which has been on the calander every year, with the exception of 1952, 1953 and 2020, to some, it’s regarded as the jewel in the Formula 1 crown, this…
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The FIA have today announced the departure of Peter Bayer from his positions as Secretary General for Sport and F1 Executive Director, positions he has held since 2017 and 2021 respectively. In a statement, the FIA “warmly thanks him for the achievements he has contributed to the development of motor sport over the last five…
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Fresh from the Monaco GP victory, Sergio Perez and Redbull have came to an agreement on a new contract. It may not be much of a surprise for most within Formula 1, Sergio Perez has not done to much wrong while driving for Redbull. By the end of his new contract, he would have been…
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RAIN, THE FIA, RED FLAGS AND TYRES ALL INGREDIENTS THAT MAKE AN EXCITING MONACO GP The Monaco GP in 2022, will go down in history as being an interesting and well watchable race. The race was delayed due to a surprise rain shower, leading to some confusing and at times baffiling decisions from Race Control.…
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Australia is a country known for its sunshine. Its hot weather. Its glorious beaches. Honey badgers. However, for one honey badger it is not exactly beaming sunshine. Daniel Ricciardo has not had the best of times at McLaren. In fact, it has been a rather torrid time for the Australian driver. There have been some…
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They said bad things come in threes. For Leclerc, that has been a string of no finishes or starts at his home race. However is 2022 the year we see that change? The monegasque driver has just taken pole position around the streets of Monte Carlo, and securing another scuderia front row lockout at the…
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The famous Senna S branding will be added to the Mclaren cars in Monaco and will remain for the rest of the season. The legendary Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna enjoyed his most successful times in a McLaren, winning all three Drivers’ titles while driving a McLaren car. Since Ayrton’s death in 1994, the Senna branding…
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There has been relative silence from Kimi since he left the world of motorsport and Formula 1 at the end of last season. However today the Finnish driver has announced his return to competitive sport with NASCAR team Project91. Driving the No.91 Chevrolet Camaro at Watkins Glenn on 21st August. Let’s hope the team provide…
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It has been reported that ex Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has been arrested in Brazil for boarding a flight to Switzerland, while illegally carrying a firearm. He has paid bail and has been released and allowed to travel to Switzerland. The LW Seecamp .32 gun was found by police while X-ray scanning his luggage.…
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MAX WINS AN EXCITING SPANISH GP AFTER CHARLES LECLERC RETIRES FROM THE LEAD at one point in this race it looked as though Ferrari were guaranteed the win, with Max Verstappen determined to destroy his own race with sheer frustration, fast forward to the end of the race, Max Verstappen takes the lead in a…
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Charles LeClerc produced a stunning lap to take his first Spanish pole position. The Monegasque driver was the only driver on track to record a time in 1:18s, as he beat title rival Max Verstappen to the front of the grid. Leclerc did not have it easy in qualifying, as he overcooked his first run…
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Lawrence Stroll appears to have made more friends up and down the paddock. Two years after the Racing Point controversy, where the Silverstone based outfit RP20 bore a striking resemblence to the W10 from engine partner Mercedes, the team, now known as Aston Martin may have done it again. Former head of areodynamics at Red…
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While the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will remain in its spiritual home on the F1 testing calendar, people have been starting to question its value on race day, with a series of sub-par Sundays in recent years. With long straights and a variety of corners, the track lends itself perfectly to the endless running required in…
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FORMULA 1 HAS DECIDED AGAINST REPLACING THE RUSSIAN GP. THE 2022 SEASON WILL REMAIN AT 22 RACES. The Russian GP, which was cancelled after the Russian invasion of Ukraine will not be replaced leaving 22 races in the 2022 season. Formula 1 had looked at a raft of options including Qatar and a double header…
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Alpine are set to make a decision on who will drive along side Esteban Ocon from 2023. Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer has stated that although it’s a bit early at the moment, they will be looking to make decision around the British GP. With both Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri both looking for a…
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Current Formula E champion Nyck De Vries will drive in Free Practice 1 for Williams replacing Alex Albon. This has happened in part due to new rules implemented for the 2022 season, which make it mandatory for each team to use a rookie for two FP1 sessions throughout the season. Although the Dutch driver is…
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2022 might be a revolutionary and important year for F1, with new cars designed for better racing, and new drivers emerging at the top end. But, 2022 is also highlighting some of the absolute WORST of Formula 1, from tracks, to politics, to ignoring fans. I’ll preface this by saying that I absolutely adore…
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Wow, a massive sum of money will be changing hands with F1 acquiring a plot of land in Las Vegas. The 39 acre site in the city will be home to the paddock and pits for the future races down the strip. F1 were given the allowance to race along the strip by City authorities.…
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The news we’ve all been expecting has finally been announced. However it’s not just one season of the show that has been confirmed but TWO! Yes that’s right TWO seasons due on Netflix, usual release date is March to coincide with the start of the new season. So expect March ’23 and ’24 consecutively. Netflix…