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Alpine F1 Team has announced that Paul Aron is set for Formula 1 next season. The Estonian will be the team’s Reserve Driver for the 2025 season to replace Jack Doohan, who moves into their second F1 seat. Only a year after his farewell to the Mercedes Junior Academy where he spent four years with…
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Hamilton’s Frustrations Show in Sprint Qualifying Lewis Hamilton has doubts over his speed after a tough day at the Lusail International Circuit, finishing Sprint Qualifying in P7. The seven-time world champion was uncharacteristically downbeat, openly admitting… “I’m just slow, and [it’s the] same every weekend.” After struggling to find pace, Hamilton’s frustrations were clear as…
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The Lusail International Circuit has provided some spectacular racing moments, and in 2023 it proved to be the most physically demanding track on the Formula 1 calendar. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.419 km Number of Laps 57 Race Lap Record 1:24.319 (Max Verstappen – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:20.827 (Lewis Hamilton – 2021) First Grand…
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The two McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri emerged victorious over their Constructors rivals Ferrari in the F1 Sprint Quali session at the 2024 Qatar GP. While the two posted less-than-perfect final flying laps, Norris’ P1 and Piastri’s P3 finish saw them ahead of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, who finished in P4 and…
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Paul Aron dominated 2024 Qatar GP F2 Qualifying session in the penultimate round of the season. He will start the Formula 2 Qatar Grand Prix, from pole position. The Estonian driver demonstrated his talent and dominance throughout the session which saw many improve. A Rookie-Filled Qualifying Session The 2024 Qatar GP qualifying session had a…
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Doriane Pin tops Practice 2 for the F1 Academy 2024 Qatar GP ahead of championship rival Abbi Pulling and Wildcard entry Alisha Palmowski.
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Charles Leclerc led the field ahead of Constructors’ Championship rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in FP1 for the 2024 F1 Qatar GP.
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Championship contenders Paul Aron and Gabriel Bortoleto finish in first and second position with Richard Verschoor completing the top three.
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F1 Academy drivers Hamda Al Qubaisi and Tina Hausmann reflect on their journeys in the series as the championship heads into its decisive rounds.
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All ten F1 teams, Formula 1 and the FIA have agreed to a new formal Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) charter which commits to improve diversity and inclusion across all organisations in the motorsport sector. Hamilton’s Drive For Change The charter is a result of recommendations from The Hamilton Commission in 2021, created with support from…
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It has been announced that a deal between Formula 1 and General Motors have been agreed with the Cadillac brand set to join the series in 2026 as an 11th team. The deal was discussed during last weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, with GM officials meeting up with F1 and Liberty Media. The team will…
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The 2024 Drivers’ Championship fight came to an end at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen being crowned for the fourth consecutive year over Lando Norris. Fighting For Victory When asked if this title fight was harder than what he expected it to be, Norris replied: “No, I didn’t even expect to be…
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Charles Leclerc claims he has to “think for myself” from now on following a frustrating 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Frustrations As Championship Fight Continues “I won’t go into detail. I’m not happy,” said Leclerc during his post-race interview. Leclerc finished the race in fourth position, behind Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz who took the final podium…
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The F1 Race in Las Vegas 2024 was a GP to remember! Not only did Max Verstappen clinch his fourth consecutive world championship, but Mercedes also roared back to the top with a one-two finish led by George Russell. Let’s relive the drama, the daring overtakes, and the dazzling lights of the Las Vegas GP…
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The streets were glistening in Las Vegas as we went underway beneath the lights in tonights qualifying session. It’s been a disastrous evening for some of the teams tonight, RedBull and Williams included. The Las Vegas circuit, with its high-speed straights and technical corners under the bright lights of the Strip, proved to be a…
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George Russell topped the F1 FP3 for the 2024 Las Vegas GP ahead of Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz after Lance Stroll brought an early end to the session. A Slow Start to the Session The Sauber of Zhou Guanyu was the only driver to exit the pitlane as FP3 began. Many drivers had yet…
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We are back on the worlds famous strip for the title deciding F1 2024 Las Vegas GP. But did Verstappen’s FP2 performance reflect that of his fourth championship? Here is what happened. With the track temperature cooling rapidly into the night, the paddock froze to see if Lando Norris could keep his times on the…
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Mercedes were on top in the F1 FP1 for the 2024 Las Vegas GP with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell ahead of Lando Norris in third place. Green Light in Las Vegas The grid immediately filtered out onto a cold track on the Vegas strip. Every team but Williams, who struggled to rebuild their cars…
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Verstappen’s longterm plan discussed – With Max Verstappen on the cusp of his fourth consecutive Formula 1 world championship, he has been back on the topic of his future in the sport. While fans are eager to see how many titles the Dutchman can rack up, Verstappen has been quick to set realistic expectations. “I’m…
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The F1 ACADEMY calendar for the 2025 season has been announced, featuring seven rounds and three new venues, including Las Vegas where the series will reach its finale on 20-22 November, 2025. The 2025 Season Joining the calendar for the first time, China will be the 2025 season opener on 21-23 March, 2025. This will…