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Category: Qualifying
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A chaotic session in the Italian sun proved to be the perfect condition for Pierre Gasly to claim his maiden pole position in Formula 1. As drivers struggled to find a tow throughout qualifying, the Alpine driver lit up the track throughout qualifying. Meanwhile, Lance Stroll hit a very different milestone by being knocked out…
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Welcome to our Italian GP Qualifying Live Blog! Monza has already delivered plenty of action ahead of qualifying. Ferrari started their home weekend strongly, with Charles Leclerc topping FP1 ahead of Lewis Hamilton. However, Mercedes and George Russell responded in FP2 to put Mercedes at the top. Russell carried that momentum into FP3, once again…
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Welcome to our Dutch GP Qualifying Live Blog! The final Dutch GP at Zandvoort has already delivered a major twist in the championship fight. George Russell converted his Sprint pole into victory, holding off Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. By doing that taking his third Sprint win of the season. Leclerc made a brilliant move…
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After Mercedes had dominated qualifying throughout the year, it was McLaren who finally broke their streak. Lando Norris claimed his first pole position of the 2026 F1 in Hungary. McLaren driver produced a strong final lap to edge Lewis Hamilton by just 0.012 seconds in a dramatic qualifying session at the Hungaroring. Lando Norris’ late…
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Welcome to our Hungarian GP Qualifying Live Blog! The stage is set for the final qualifying session before Formula 1 heads into the summer break. After three practice sessions, the fight for pole position looks wide open. Ferrari made the early statement on Friday, with Charles Leclerc topping FP1 before Lewis Hamilton led a Ferrari…
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Welcome to our Belgian GP Qualifying Live Blog! Spa-Francorchamps has already delivered a dramatic start to the weekend, and qualifying is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable sessions of the season. Friday belonged to Mercedes, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli setting the pace in FP2 after Max Verstappen topped the opening session.…
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Kimi Antonelli will start on pole position for the British Grand Prix ahead of both Ferraris, Charles Leclerc leading Lewis Hamilton. Q1: Russell Narrowly Escapes Trouble Ferrari set the initial speed in Q1 with Leclerc outpacing his British team mate by just a tenth of a second. The yellow flag was waved with 10 minutes…
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Welcome to our British GP Qualifying Live Blog! The sun is still shining in Silverstone after an epic sprint race. Now the real action takes place for qualifying. After battling for the win in the sprint, Hamilton and Antonelli have to be the favourites for pole. However, Silverstone is known to throw curve balls. Can…
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Freddie Slater took his first FIA Formula 3 pole position at Silverstone on Friday after a tightly fought day of running at the front. It was a day defined by constantly changing conditions. Wind, temperature, and grip levels all shifted between sessions. While track limits also played a key role, removing laps and reshaped the…
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Welcome to our British GP Sprint Qualifying Live Blog! It’s time for the home of Formula 1 to shine in the sun. Silverstone never disappoints. It’s a sprint weekend in Silverstone this week so lack of practice may throw some challenges at the teams. The circuit itself is iconic with the famous Maggotts and Beckets…
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As it stands, George Russell will start of pole ahead of both Ferraris as Max Verstappen crashes on his final lap. Q1: Trouble for Russell Antonelli, championship leader, set the initial pace with a 1:07.083, just 0.176 faster than Norris in P2 and two tenths ahead of Barcelona GP winner, Hamilton. Further down, his team…
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Welcome to our Austrian GP Qualifying Live Blog. The Red Bull Ring has already delivered a fascinating start to the weekend, and qualifying is shaping up to be one of the closest sessions of the season. Mercedes have looked like the team to beat so far, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli topping both Friday practice…
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Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP was bound to be exciting. With the Mercedes and Ferrari boys fighting for the World Drivers’ Championship, and the heat radiating around the circuit, anticipation was high. Q1 Q1 took a slow start, with the temperature reflecting what we had in FP3 earlier in the day, drivers were…
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Kimi Antonelli edges Max Verstappen in a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying session as Charles Leclerc’s home race curse strikes again. Q1: Disaster for Bortoleto and Audi The Cadillac pair of Bottas and Pérez led the field out of the pitlane for the start of the session but it was home hero Leclerc who set…
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Mercedes stole the spotlight in a dramatic qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix. George Russell narrowly beat teammate Kimi Antonelli to pole position in the closing moments of Q3. McLaren and Red Bull remained firmly in the fight throughout the session. And several surprise performances and shock eliminations added even more intrigue. Q1: Antonelli…
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Welcome to our Canadian GP Sprint Qualifying Live Blog! Montreal rarely disappoints, and with Sprint action arriving at the Canadian Grand Prix for the first time, there’s another layer of unpredictability added into an already challenging weekend. With limited practice running around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, drivers and teams have little time to find the…
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In a standout qualifying performance at the Miami Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli delivered a sensational lap to secure pole position, edging out Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in a tightly contested session. The result marks a major milestone for the young Italian, who continues to impress in his campaign with Mercedes, with his third consecutive…
