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The changeable weather at Spa-Francorchamps always brings a challenge, but in 2021 it brought chaos and controversy. About The Belgian Grand Prix Since 1950, Formula 1 has raced at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. It’s just one of seven circuits that has been used since the Formula 1 World Championship began, and it’s a…
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What’s it like to volunteer at some of the biggest motorsports events at Silverstone? Here’s a little insight into my 2025 Formula 1 weekend. Who are the Race Makers? If you’ve been to Silverstone then you’ve probably seen the Race Makers. Clad in bright pink (“raspberry sorbet” to be precise) and blue, they roam the…
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Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull’s team principal, just after the British Grand Prix which has shocked everyone. He’d been there since 2005, building the team into a dominant force. Red Bull made the call Tuesday evening, and Horner faced the team with a visibly emotional speech the next morning. He called it…
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Grey skies loomed over Silverstone ahead of the F1 Qualifying at the 2025 British GP. However, this did not break the spirits of the fans eagerly watching in hopes of a home boy pole. Get 10% off all official F1 Merch at TheRaceWorks.com using code ‘EF1‘ at checkout. Q1 – The Light Goes Green Everyone was on soft tyres…
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FP2 for the 2025 British GP saw Lando Norris surge to the top of the times in front of a passionate home crowd. The McLaren driver laid down a blistering lap late in the hour to lead the Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. While Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was present in the top…
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Hamilton Sets the Pace in FP1 at the British Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton made the perfect start to his home race weekend by going fastest in F1 FP1 at the British GP. The seven-time World Champion topped the timesheets with a 1:26.892, narrowly edging out Lando Norris by just two-hundredths of a second at Silverstone.…
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As many will doubtless know, Silverstone played host to the very first Formula 1 World Championship race back in 1950. In the intervening 75 years the track has witnessed some of the sport’s most memorable races and moments. From Williams’ first victory to Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 wet-weather masterclass, it’s no surprise that Silverstone stands out…
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When it comes to memorable moments in Formula 1, the 1991 British Grand Prix produced possibly one of the most iconic images of all time. About The British Grand Prix The British Grand Prix has been part of the Formula One World Championship since the very beginning. In fact, the first ever Formula 1 World…
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Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer isn’t exactly known for race cars. But this week, he played hosts to some of the fastest names in F1. To mark Formula 1’s 75th anniversary and ahead of the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone; Downing Street welcomed a high-powered group of motorsport figures to Number 10. Among the…
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From Norris’ hard-earned win to Antonelli’s apology and Tsunoda’s doubt, here’s what the drivers had to say after the chaotic Austrian GP. The sun-soaked hills of Spielberg delivered another dramatic chapter in the 2025 Formula One season, as McLaren pulled off a commanding 1-2 finish and chaos unfolded behind them in the Austrian Grand Prix.…
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The 2025 F1 Austrian GP did not wait to deliver chaos. Before the formation lap even ended, Carlos Sainz’s Williams was stuck in gear, only to catch fire moments later in the pit lane. As the grid stewed under the midday heat, drivers like Fernando Alonso voiced frustration over temperatures. Did the qualifying results hold…
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McLaren found the pace at the Red Bull Ring with Lando Norris setting a dominant pace to gain pole position in Qualifying for the F1 2025 Austrian GP. Lights Out In Q1 It was a slightly delayed start to qualifying in Austria due to several racing incidents in the F2 sprint race beforehand. But cars…
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In the final FP3 session in the Styrian Hills, the grid completed their final preparations before qualifying this afternoon. Green Light on FP3 Max Verstappen was the first driver to take to the track in FP3, as others waited in their pit boxes according to their run plans. Lando Norris followed suit after 15 minutes,…
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After a relatively routine first practice session where Russell, Verstappen, and Piastri topped the times, all eyes were on FP2 of the 2025 Austrian GP to see how the field would evolve. With both Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc making their first appearances of the weekend after sitting out FP1 for rookie duties, how would…
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June 25th marks the official release date of the much-anticipated F1 movie. Like many fans, I was among the crowds queuing up to see how my favourite sport would be portrayed on the silver screen. Following its initial announcement, the film understandably attracted a mixture of cautious optimism and concern from F1 fans. With the…
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Real Speed, Hollywood Rules and a Surprisingly Heartfelt Redemption Arc. F1: The Movie – If the spoiler-free version of this F1 Movie Review urged you to turn your brain off and enjoy the ride, this one is for those who didn’t and couldn’t. Because let’s be honest, if you know anything about Formula 1, the…
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F1 Movie Review: Let’s be honest right out of the gate! This isn’t the most realistic portrayal of Formula 1. But then again, it’s not trying to be. F1: The Movie is Hollywood doing what Hollywood does best; polishing up reality with a glossy finish, throwing in a few slow-motion shots, and making sure Brad…
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Williams Racing recently announced that their heritage department has undertaken an extensive restoration of an FW11 chassis from 1986. The rebuilt car will run at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with original driver Nigel Mansell at the wheel. Fellow 1980s Williams drivers Riccardo Patrese and Thierry Boutsen will also get a chance to pilot…
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It’s the kind of moment that makes you pause and hit replay. Valtteri Bottas, casually strolling past a Cadillac, pauses. Eyes the driver’s seat. Opens the door. And then, almost offhandedly.. “That’s a nice seat. I wouldn’t mind…” Not exactly a press release, sure. But in Formula 1, where nothing is said by accident, even…