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George Russell described 2023 as one of his worst seasons ever with only two podiums compared to teammate Lewis Hamilton’s six. Despite outscoring his seven time world champion teammate last season, Russell finished eighth in 2023. Matters were made worse when this is compared to Hamilton who finished third. Mercedes endured it’s first winless season…
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Lewis Hamilton has said both Mercedes and team principal Toto Wolff have a “huge amount” of pressure on them to make the 2024 car perform. 2023 was the first winless season for the Brackley team since 2011. With hopes the W15 can turn their fortunes, Hamilton believes they have to get it right to avoid…
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Despite much promise of a return to the top step, Mercedes once again struggled this year, with their first winless season since 2011. The end of 2022 left many Mercedes fans hopeful of a return to the highs of 2021. Although only achieving one win, Mercedes driver George Russell proved the W13 had some pace…
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It’s hard to find any fault with the 2023 Formula 1 season for the Red Bull team and Christian Horner is sure to be sitting back, enjoying a well-deserved cocktail following another victory in Abu Dhabi. The statistics speak for themselves. Most wins in a season, most points in a season, most laps led in…
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With everything coming down to the wire in the F2 drivers and constructor’s championship the feature race at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi proved to be a race of the season with overtaking and last lap battles. In the end Jack Doohan won converting from his pole position for his last Formula 2 Race in…
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In the Abu Dhabi GP qualifying, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen provided a business as usual performance, securing pole position with a blistering lap time of 1m 23.445s. The reigning champ bounced back from setup struggles in free practice, leaving Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc trailing in second. The drama unfolded as McLaren’s Oscar Piastri capitalised on Lando…
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Frederik Vesti drove to victory in the F2 Abu Dhabi Sprint today, keeping his title dreams alive as he takes the fight to Théo Pourchaire tomorrow. Pourchaire, the Championship leader, secured seventh after a dramatic opening lap. Frederik Vesti secured P1 for PREMA Racing in the F2 Abu Dhabi Sprint, keeping him in the fight…
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George Russell topped FP1 in Abu Dhabi but Aston Martin reserve driver Felipe Drugovich was best of the rookies in second. FP1 was full of new faces with 10 current drivers making way for rookies to drive. All teams bar AlphaTauri put a young driver in the car in order to complete their rookie practice…
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McLaren has announced an extension with Mercedes to supply the team with Power Units until 2030 McLaren Building for the Future McLaren’s deal with Mercedes was due to end in 2025 busy has now been extended for a further 5 years, the extension will also include the new power regulations that are due to come…
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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…