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Another week, another race overshadowed by poor FIA decisions. The Qatar GP wasn’t just about on-track action; it became a masterclass in how delays and inconsistent penalties can ruin a race. Once again, the FIA proved it has a long way to go before it earns the trust of teams, drivers, and fans. For many,…
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Abbi Pulling has become the second ever champion in F1 Academy. With this title, Pulling has spoken about the transformative role that the series plays for younger girls in motorsport. F1 Academy creating visibility for Women Speaking after her championship victory, Pulling emphasised the importance of F1 Academy. Pulling believes it has amplified Female representation…
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Lando Norris received a controversial 10-second stop and go penalty after failing to slow down under double yellow flags at the 2024 Qatar GP.
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The F1 2024 Qatar GP was an exhaustive plethora of penalites, retirements and safety cars but above all, Max reclaimed the top position that was taken from him in qualifying. The constructors championship battle will be taken all the way to Abu Dhabi next week after Lando’s race was turned on it’s head. Zhou Guanyu…
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Paul Aron has secured his first F2 victory in an action-packed Feature Race at the 2024 Qatar GP. The F2 Feature Race at the 2024 Qatar GP was an event filled with drama, penalties, and strategic plays, set against challenging windy conditions. A delayed start due to barrier repairs from the Porsche Carrera Cup earlier…
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Several F2 drivers have had to leave the 2024 season early to go and pursue opportunities within other Championships.
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Doriane Pin led from pole to win in Race 1 of the 2024 F1 Academy Qatar GP ahead of F1 Academy Champion Abbi Pulling and Maya Weug.
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Max Verstappen secured pole position in the F1 Quali 2024 Qatar GP, edging out George Russell and Lando Norris in a thrilling Q3 session.
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Oliver Bearman was the champion of the F2 Sprint Race at the 2024 Qatar GP with Jak Crawford in second and Richard Verschoor in third.
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Oscar Piastri emerged victorious in Qatar in a last-second position switchover by the McLaren duo. Norris, who led every lap of the F1 Sprint race at the 2024 Qatar GP, conceded the win to Piastri after they turned the final corner, after helping keep the Aussie out of the clutches of Mercedes’ George Russell in…
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Doriane Pin secured a double pole position in qualifying for the 2024 F1 Academy Qatar GP ahead of Maya Weug and Abbi Pulling.
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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.