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A quick return to Susuka for F1 in 2024 with Yuki Tsunoda managing to put the RB into Q3,but the weekend belongs to Verstappen and Redbull who will start with a 1-2 for the Japanese GP Qualifying 1 The session started slowly, with the HAAS of Kevin Magnussen the only car to venture out, however…
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The Suzuka International Racing Course (aka “Suzuka Circuit”) remains a firm favourite for both fans and drivers. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.807km Number of Laps 53 Race Lap Record 1:30.983 (Lewis Hamilton – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:27.064 (Sebastian Vettel – 2019) First Grand Prix 1987 First Race Winner Gerhard Berger 2023 Race Winner Max…
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Kevin Magnussen is cautious not to declare the Haas problem fixed after a point scoring race for Haas in Australia. Feature Image: HAAS F1 Magnussen scored his first point of the 2024 F1 season (finishing 10th) at the Australian GP with teammate Nico Hulkenberg picking up two points (finishing 9th). It’s not quite the same…
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Esteban Ocon was forced to make an unplanned pit stop at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Feature Image: Alpine Alpine’s Esteban Ocon started the Australian Grand Prix from 15th on the grid. By lap 7 he had moved up to 11th, and by lap 8 had managed to reach 8th position. On lap 9,…
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In a turn of events at the Formula 2 feature race in Melbourne, Isack Hadjar secured a sensational victory, navigating through chaos and capitalizing on a virtual safety car period, while early frontrunner Dennis Hauger’s crash dashed his hopes of winning. After a disappointing penalty in Saturday’s sprint race that cost him a win, Campos…
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According to reports from New Zealand, Daniel Ricciardo has been given an ultimatum to improve or face the chop. Feature Image: Redbull Content Pool (Mark Thompson/Getty Images) According to the New Zealand Herald Liam Lawson could be returning to F1 quicker than anticipated after Redbull issued Daniel Ricciardo with an ultimatum after a poor start…
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Once again we have a new race winner who is also a F3 rookie on the grid. Martinius Stenshorne survived a late safety car to claim the top spot of the Sprint Race in Australia this weekend ahead of Arvid Lindblad and Laurens van Hoepen. Its an early start for the round 2 of Formula…
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It was almost a perfect race for Isack Hadjar who came across the finish line after leading every lap, managing a collision at the start, and two safety car resets to take the win but its not F2 without some post race penalties to the race winner and few other drivers on the grid. With…
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F1 Australian GP Qualifying: A Rollercoaster Ride from Start to Finish The F1 Australian GP Qualifying session was nothing short of dramatic, delivering suspense, surprises that had fans on the edge of their seats. From early exits to a nail-biting finish for pole position, let’s dive into the details of how the grid lines up…
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F1 Australian GP Free Practice Leclerc’s Ferrari Outpaces Verstappen’s Red Bull In the build-up to the Australian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari roared ahead of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in the free practice sessions. Leclerc showcased his speed by leading the pack, with Verstappen hot on his heels, despite facing challenges during the day. Verstappen’s…
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Former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin has won his legal challenge against the sanctions imposed by the European Union. These measures came into effect following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In response, the EU targeted both Mazepin and his father Dmitry in March 2022, citing their alleged support for and benefits from the…
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Felipe Massa is suing the FIA, FOM (Formula One Management) and Bernie Ecclestone regarding the 2008 ‘crashgate’ scandal. The Brazilian driver who most famously drove for Ferrari from 2006-2013 has filed a lawsuit, claiming that the result at the infamous 2008 Marina Bay (Singapore) circuit that year should be voided. Massa lost the 2008 World…
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Saudi Arabian GP Race: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Continues Winning Streak In a spectacular display of dominance, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secured yet another race victory at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP. This marked Verstappen’s second consecutive win of the season and an impressive ninth consecutive triumph dating back to September. His commanding performance solidifies…
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Following an impressive win in the F1 Academy Saudi Arabia 2024 Race Two to make a perfect weekend for the Mercedes junior, Doriane Pin has been demoted from the top spot following a 20-second penalty added to her elapsed race time. Alpine’s Abbi Pulling is now the winner with Ferrari’s Maya Weug in second and…
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Van Amersfoort Racing’s Enzo Fittipaldi secured his maiden feature race win in the Saudi Arabia F2 Feature race, driving seven seconds clear of Kush Maini of Invicta Racing. MP Motorsport’s Denis Hauger charged through the pack to finish on the third step of the podium; his second podium of the weekend. Enzo Fittipaldi clinched his…
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After yesterday’s impressive Race 1 win, Doriane Pin has made a perfect start to the 2024 F1 Academy season with another victory in Race 2 here in Saudi Arabia. It was a repeat podium trio, as Alpine’s Abbi Pulling came second (+1.430) followed by Ferrari’s Maya Weug (+4.664) at the Jeddah Cornice Circuit. Pin had…
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Helmut Marko Faces Suspension Red Bull Racing is on the brink of internal chaos, with key figure Helmut Marko facing the possibility of suspension. Red Bull Racing finds itself engulfed in a severe crisis as the team’s 80-year-old motorsport adviser, Helmut Marko faces suspension. Marko, known for his influential role in Red Bull’s young driver…
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Richard Verschoor has been disqualified from the F2 Jeddah Sprint for a technical violation. Despite a dominating win today for the Dutchman, Denis Hauger has been promoted to P1 after both Trident cars were disqualified. Paul Aron is promoted to P2 and Enzo Fittpaldi now takes third. A fast getaway at lights out saw rookie…
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Max Verstappen takes pole position at Jeddah, while Fernando Alonso fought hard for P4, and Ferrari only has one car in the top 10 for tomorrow at the Saudi Arabian GP Saudi Arabia GP Qualifying All cars took the grid for the second qualifying session of the season. With Verstappen topping 2/3 practice sessions, and…
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It has been announced today that Audi have increased their overall F1 commitment in Sauber to 100%, well before their arrival to the sport in 2026. Back in 2022, it was announced that Audi would join the F1 grid following the confirmation of new engine regulations for 2026. These regulations included the increased usage of…