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Vice president of Alpine Motorsport has said Mick Schumacher is too good a driver not to sign for their World Endurance Championship team. Bruno Famin, vice president of Alpine Motorsport, has sung praises about the newest driver to their WEC team, Mick Schumacher. Famin suggested that, while announced this week, the plans for him to…
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AlphaTauri has decided to bring a substantial floor upgrade to Abu Dhabi despite being the final race of the year. Although a tough year for the Italian team, they have taken major steps in the final quarter of 2023. The team has had gradual floor upgrades and help from sister team Red Bull. Using rear…
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It has taken Formula 1 15029 days since the last Las Vegas GP but it was worth the wait. Close racing, last lap passes, Safety Cars but still a Max Verstappen victory. The Start The start of the Las Vegas produced the drama that was expected. Heading into the first corner Max Verstappen passed the…
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc dominated qualifying as he looked fastest all hour. His red and white car was a rocket across the track, leaving the competition in his dust. Carlos Sainz takes P2 but will get a 10-place grid penalty for tomorrow. This penalty didn’t stop the Spaniard pushing himself for pole. Max Verstappen drove into…
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The Las Vegas Grand Prix faced an abrupt setback. The first free practice session lasted a mere 10 minutes, cancelled after an incident involving Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz and a manhole cover. Challenges on the New Circuit Drivers, eager to explore the new Las Vegas circuit, faced a challenging situation in the early stages of…
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As the iconic Las Vegas Strip gears up for the Grand Prix, excitement brews for a race weekend that promises a unique blend of motorsport thrill and the glamour of a renowned destination. Yet, beyond the glitzy façade, a tapestry of controversies and logistical challenges begs the question: Is Formula 1 veering towards pure spectacle?…
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As the United States Grand Prix concluded, controversy erupted around alleged track limit breaches, placing Haas in the limelight. The team’s petition to the FIA ignited a legal battle over track limits, uncovering a broader issue in Formula 1. At the centre of this story is Nico Hülkenberg. A seasoned driver navigating Formula 1’s complexities…
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In a surprising turn of events, the Haas F1 Team has formally lodged a petition with the FIA, invoking the ‘Right of Review,’ over alleged track limit infringements during the United States Grand Prix held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. This move has ignited fresh debates in the Formula 1 community, raising…
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Max Verstappen takes the win in the São Paulo Sprint at the Grand Prix, swiftly seizing the lead from Lando Norris as the race kicked off. The Dutchman surged ahead during the 24-lap battle and managed to maintain his lead, despite occasional pressure from Norris. LIGHTS OUT FOR THE SAO PAULO SPRINT! ⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️ Verstappen nabs…
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Norris takes sprint pole in sunny Sao Paulo while Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon have a confusing crash in the final minutes of SQ1. Taking his first sprint pole, Lando Norris will start the sprint race in pole position followed by Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. Upset he didn’t show a stronger result in the…
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Max Verstappen has taken yet another pole with a well-timed lap around Interlagos, just before a huge storm cloud descended and caused havoc on track. Aston Martin also benefited from a nicely timed lap when it counted, while McLaren found themselves on track too late and caught up in another poor Qualifying. A red flag…
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Fernando Alonso is keen to squash all rumours of a move to Red Bull looking for vengeance against those who created them. The rumour of Alonso’s move was triggered by Spanish TV journalist Albert Fabrega. Fabrega posted a cryptic tweet after the Mexican Grand Prix. This led to the belief that he was suggesting a…
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Happy Halloween! In honour of the spookiest day of the year, here’s 10 of the best F1 halloween costumes we’ve seen by fans. Although it has been Max Verstappen who has been the scariest driver all year, barely beatable in most races, several F1 fans have taken to social media to challenge the 2023 world…
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Lando Norris has said he can’t “put a smile on my face” believing he ruined another podium chance after a poor qualifying. Norris started the Mexican Grand Prix in 17th following a poor saturday. Not safe before his final lap, the Brit got caught up in traffic and then ran wide and had to abort…
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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has stated that high brake temperatures led to rear suspension failure on Kevin Magnussen‘s car. Magnussen went off the the track at turn 8 and heavily hit the wall which led to a red flag. Although ok and able to climb out the car, he did have to visit the…
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said he “can’t blame” Sergio Perez for his aggressive move into the first corner. Although there was much hype for a return of performance for Perez, the local hero barely made one turn at last weekend’s race. Attempting an ambitious move on the outside of Charles Leclerc, the Mexican…
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Verstappen cruised his way from P3 to victory at the Mexico GP Race whilst fan favourite and teammate Perez’s race was finished on lap 1 and Kevin Magnussen’s huge accident causes red flag. The current 3-time World Champion achieved exactly what he would have wanted after qualifying at the Mexico GP. Take the lead into…
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Amidst the intensity of the Mexican Grand Prix qualifying session, Max Verstappen, George Russell, and Fernando Alonso found themselves in the spotlight. Their actions in the pit lane, an attempt to create crucial gaps between cars, ignited a heated debate regarding race tactics and safety regulations. However, all three drivers avoided penalties. The Pit Lane…
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Charles Leclerc took a superb pole as traffic chaos in Mexico caused shock Lando Norris elimination in Q1. Although Q1 began with smooth running, qualifying quickly became very stressful for drivers who had to manage traffic. However, despite the early mess, Leclerc put in a stellar lap to take a shocking pole. Carlos Sainz will…