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FP3 was officially underway, but unlike the sessions yesterday, there wasn’t any immediate action in the pit lane. George Russell was the first to come out on some fresh soft tires. McLaren seemed to be taking a page out of Aston Martin’s play book by scrubbing their tires. This meant they’d run just one easy…
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Smooth Start and Early Drama In the F3 Sprint Monaco 2024, Alpine junior Nikola Tsolov controlled the race from start to finish. Tsolov, driving for ART, maintained his lead through two restarts and survived an investigation for illegal weaving. Tsolov’s victory marked the seventh different winner in F3 this season, showcasing the unpredictable nature of…
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Formula E is back in China, where the series made its start. After an intense qualifying session, Jean-Éric Vergne proved his speed by securing pole position. This marks his 16th pole, equalling Sébastien Buemi’s record. Vergne, who won Formula E’s last visit to China, is set to make a strong impression once again. Who will…
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In the first practice session (FP1) of the doubleheader weekend in Shanghai, Mitch Evans led the pack. During the second practice session (FP2), Norman Nato and Jean-Éric Vergne posted identical times, setting the stage for an exciting first Shanghai E-Prix Qualifying. Pascal Wehrlein Leads in Pole Positions This Season So far this season, Pascal Wehrlein…
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Three drivers have been handed post-session penalties following the 2024 F2 Monaco Quali session. PREMA’s Oliver Bearman, continuing his tumultuous start to his F2 season, has been given a three-place grid drop. The Brit was handed the penalty for impeding Campos Racing’s Josep María Martí during a push lap. DAMS Lucas Oil’s Juan Manuel Correa…
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Welcome back to the 2024 F1 Monaco weekend where during FP2 the Monaco native Charles Leclerc dominated the timesheet. Behind him was future teammate Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes in second and Fernando Alonso for Aston Martin in third. Lewis Hamilton was the driver to beat in FP1 earlier today, showcasing Mercedes’ improved pace compared to…
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Welcome to the 2024 F1 Monaco weekend. Mercedes lead the grid with Hamilton in P1 and Russell in P3. McLaren’s Piastri and Norris sit in P2 and P4 respectively while Monegasque Leclerc finished the session in p5. The first practice session of the weekend saw drivers queue at the pit lane, eager for space on…
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2024 Shanghai E-Prix: Mitch Evans leads a troubled session ahead of Norman Nato and Jean-Eric Vergne
The first on-track session of the weekend’s double header in Shanghai began with anticipation and a flurry of activity. The initial laps saw Robin Frijns and Sébastien Buemi, fresh from their break for the Endurance round, setting the pace for Envision Racing. Photo Credit: Formula E | Sam Bagnall An abrupt halt to the session…
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The Prema of Gabriele Miní took pole in the 2024 F3 Monaco Quali, cementing his name at the top of the timesheets and in prime position for the second year in a row. The Alpine Academy junior will be hoping to follow on from 2023 with another feature race win around the Streets of Monaco.…
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Charles Leclerc is ‘feeling good’ amid his home race in Monaco this weekend. The Ferrari driver has home turf advantage and ambitions he hopes to meet. Leclerc says Ferrari have “worked hard to prepare” for Monaco “Monaco week is always very special for me,” Leclerc remarked. “Having grown up here, it’s extra special. We’ve always…
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At the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, it is alleged that Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media, made a bold statement directed at racing legend Mario Andretti. During a “private” conversation, Maffei supposedly announced. “Mario, I want to tell you that I will do everything in my power to see that Michael never enters Formula 1.”…
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As the Formula 1 grid roll into Monaco, a circuit renowned for its challenging layout and historic significance, Williams driver Alex Albon is cautiously optimistic about his team’s prospects. Speaking ahead of the Grand Prix, Albon shared insights into the improvements in the Williams car and his personal approach to tackling the legendary street circuit.…
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Andretti’s bid to enter Formula 1 has stirred further controversy within motorsport. Mario Andretti and the CEO of Liberty Media, Greg Maffei, are believed to have clashed over the bid. As per NBC News, recent events at the Miami Grand Prix revealed a dispute between Andretti Global and Formula 1 over Andretti’s bid to enter…
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Since Scuderia Ferrari announced the renewal of Charles Leclerc’s contract and the arrival of Lewis Hamilton, one question lingers in the Formula 1 paddock: where is Carlos Sainz going? The unexpected answer might be Williams. As Italian journalist Roberto Chinchero reports in his latest article for motorsport.com, the driver’s management is carrying out the negotiation…
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Welcome to the 2024 F2 Monaco weekend. Just like F3, the practice session for the 2024 F2 Monaco Grand Prix turned out to be eventful, dashing the drivers’ hopes for a smooth start. With rain preceding the session, similar to F3, each driver began with Wet Pirelli tires. Green Light As the session kicked off,…
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Welcome to the 2024 F3 Monaco weekend. The 2024 F3 Monaco Practice session proved eventful, contrary to the drivers’ hopes for a smooth start. This 2024 F3 Monaco weekend features a change in the field. Matias Zagazeta underwent emergency surgery earlier this week. 19-year-old GB3 driver James Hedley has stepped in to replace him. Green…
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Hot on the heels of the Formula 2 announcement, F3 has announced their calendar for the 2025 Formula 3 season, with 10 rounds and 20 races. The 2025 Formula 3 season will follow the Formula 2 season closely, starting in Australia and following on to Bahrain. The series will then re-join F1 and F2 at…
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The 2025 Formula 2 season will consist of 14 rounds, 28 races in 13 countries all in support of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The ninth season of Formula 2 will open in Melbourne at Albert Park from 14–16 March, before heading to the Bahrain International Circuit for Round 2 on 11–13 April. The…
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Jenzer Racing’s Matías Zagazeta has been ruled out of driving in the 2024 F3 Monaco weekend following emergency surgery to remove his appendix. The Peruvian driver took to Instagram today to announce that he was on the way to the 2023 F3 Monaco weekend when he was forced to stop at Genoa and undergo surgery.…