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Formula 1’s long-awaited return to Africa has gained tremendous momentum as the Kyalami circuit — the host for the 1993 South African GP — receives FIA’s approval for upgrades. The FIA has set a 3-year window for the racetrack to achieve Grade 1 status – the certification required to host an F1 Grand Prix. The…
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Photo Credit: IndyCar Media Center, James Black
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As we approach the halfway point of the 2025 FIA Formula 2 Championship, we look at some of the key talking points so far.
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2024 F1 Academy Champion Abbi Pulling has signed with the Nissan Formula E team as their rookie and simulator driver on a multi-year agreement. Pulling, who dominated the 2024 Championship, will join the Japanese based outfit, taking part in their Rookie Tests, simulator work and event preparation. She will also be involved in the initial…
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With 11 of the 16 rounds of the FE Season 11 in the books, it feels as though we’ve had a season’s worth of drama, even though five rounds remain. We’ve had comeback stories, weather chaos, new technology, and tight team fights. As the Gen3 EVO era comes into full swing, here’s where we stand…
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From creating lap records to breaking barriers, this all-female racing team is proving that speed has no gender. For decades, motorsport has remained one of the few global sporting arenas where women have consistently struggled for visibility, opportunity, and equal footing. Yet, a fearless team of women is shifting that narrative lap by lap. They’re…
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George Russell left the Canadian Grand Prix beaming following what he called a “controlled” performance from him and his Mercedes team. The British driver’s grasp on victory never looked in doubt throughout the 70 lap race, but a safety car incident with Max Verstappen has left his win in jeopardy. Following the collision between Oscar…
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Last time out in Indy NXT, Dennis Hauger dominated in Detroit. But with the IndyCar Feeder Series taking its first trip to an oval in 2025, would anyone be able to beat him at the St. Louis Grand Prix? As it turns out, it was his teammate Lochie Hughes who would be Hauger’s biggest threat.…
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Round four of the British Touring Car Championship season saw a visit to the UK’s ‘temple of speed’. Thruxton circuit played host to three exhilarating races filled with drama. But let’s unpack what happened on the day a little bit more and look at some winners and losers from rounds 10, 11 and 12 from…
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As the ‘Oscar Piastri-2025 Canadian GP’ episode ends, the Australian dubbed his late, dramatic clash with teammate Lando Norris as “a shame” for McLaren. The McLaren #2 also revealed it to be his ‘not-so-easiest‘ race weekend, as he missed the podium in Montréal. As the race started today, McLaren was at a disadvantage, with Norris…
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Russell’s Masterclass in Montreal As the sun set over Montréal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, George Russell guided his Mercedes across the chequered flag to claim a dominant victory in the F1 Race Canadian GP 2025. From the moment the lights went out, Russell was in complete command; rocketing off pole, fending off Max Verstappen into Turn 1, and threading…
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Chloe Chambers dominated from pole, claiming her first victory of the 2025 F1 Academy season in Race 3 of the 2025 Canadian GP weekend. After struggling to make her mark in race one and two, Chloe Chambers proved why she is a championship contender. She kept the field behind her for the final outing in…
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IndyCar Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Qualifying took place as the sun began to set on Saturday. With the series racing at only its second oval of the season, all eyes were fixed on who would be able to take the fight to Alex Palou. Here’s everything you need to know from qualifying. Are Team Penske…
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George Russell lit up Montreal on Saturday with a thrilling pole position at the F1 Qualifying Canadian GP 2025, delivering one of the most electric laps of his career to edge out Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri in a dramatic finale. With a time of 1:10.899, set on the medium C5 compound, Russell claimed top…
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Emma Felbermayr recovered from her Race 1 Disqualification to claim her maiden F1 Academy victory in Race 2 of the 2025 Canadian GP. Race One Recap In Race 1 of the 2025 Canadian GP, Pin powered home to claim her third victory of the season. Rodin Motorsports’ Ella Lloyd finished in second while a post…
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Lando Norris was back on form, topping the F1 FP3 timings at the 2025 Canadian GP with a 1:11.799 for McLaren.
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Dorian Pin claimed victory in Race 1 of the F1 Academy 2025 Canadian GP weekend. The Mercedes supported driver stayed out of trouble, driving home to not only her third victory of the 2025 F1 Academy season, but also the championship lead. After Race 2 of the Miami GP was postponed, the field was set…
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The second session, FP2, of the 2025 Canadian GP maintained the excitement with the continued form of the unexpected challengers. George Russell posted the session’s fastest time with a 1:12.887. Leclerc sat out the session with Ferrari still rebuilding his car after the FP1 incident that brought out a red flag. FP2 showed that Montreal…
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Chloe Chambers took her third pole position in four race weekends as F1 Academy completed qualifying at the 2025 Canadian GP for the first time. It will be a birthday weekend to remember for Chambers. The American stormed ahead of the field, securing pole with a 1:38.125. Chambers, who turns 21 tomorrow, will start on…
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Max Verstappen may have claimed P1 in FP1 of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, but the real story of Friday’s opening session was the lack of grip and a series of off-track moments. Those moments were capped off by a dramatic red flag for Charles Leclerc. There were other surprises too, most notably McLaren’s apparent…