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Adrian Newey Commits to Red Bull Racing with Contract Extension, Bolstering Championship Aspirations
Red Bull’s Dominance Continues as Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey, Renews Contract Red Bull Racing’s chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, has officially agreed to a contract extension with the team, putting an end to speculations about his future, according to a report from Motorsport.com. Newey, a legendary designer in Formula 1, has been a fundamental…
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Oliver “Ollie” Bearman took both top spots for round 4 of the F2 2023 season. He also topped all events this weekend and was 1 point away from a clean sweep for the Prema driver It was a quiet feature race compared to yesterday Sprint race, however all eyes were on Ferrari Junior driver of…
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F1 Race Results: Baku GP – The race results are in; a Red Bull 1-2, a Russell controversy and a potential human pile up… The Street Track King is back. Perez showed dominance across the streets of Baku this weekend with a double win. After the Spring Break we returned to Baku with a new…
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The F2 Baku Sprint Race saw Brit Oliver Bearman drive from ninth to first as carnage ensued around him, with the race concluding behind the third Safety Car of the 21-lap race. Oliver Bearman took his first F2 victory in the F2 Baku Sprint Race as the field dropped like flies around him. He snatched…
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F1 Sprint: Baku GP – Sergio takes the first Sprint of the season This week is the debut of the new F1 Sprint weekend in the Baku GP. We have already had Qualifying for the main race on Friday. Today was a dedicated Sprint event. Sergio takes first place from Leclerc and the wounded Max…
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Googling how to watch the F1 Academy races? Scrolling the F1 Academy website? Only to find that the new all-female racing series will only be shown via live timing. Aka there will be no live coverage of the F1 Academy in the opening rounds. To say we are disappointed would be an understatement. It’s a…
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F1 qualifying: Baku GP – Max Verstappen narrowly misses out on P1 as Charles Leclerc grabs pole in Azerbaijan. Quali 1 This qualifying session had lots of red flags, and Charles Leclerc ended up being the fastest when time ran out. Man, those red flags are getting a real workout this season, and this session…
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After much speculation and discussions, Formula 1 has announced a new sprint format for the Sprint Weekends, reducing the amount of Free Practice Sessions and turning Saturday into “Sprint Day” The New System The new system, which will be used at all Sprint weekends will now follow this schedule: Friday Saturday Sunday Sprint Shootout Qualifying…
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James Allison has returned to his role as Mercedes technical director after a management reshuffle within the team. He replaces Mike Elliott who has come under increasing pressure following a shaky start to the season. It was recently rumoured that Elliott was close to the chopping block. Although the team improved in Australia with both…
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With only 23 races in the calendar only 1% of fans will attend a Formula 1 race. So if you’re heading to a race this year, consider yourself lucky. To say you’re in the minority would certainly be an understatement. Limited races, and limited budget means not every fan gets the opportunity to attend… According…
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The new programme aims to support development of new talent into top-level motorsport. McLaren has announced the formation of the McLaren Driver Development programme, led by former McLaren test driver, F1 driver and Le Mans winner, Emanuele Pirro. The programme will support drivers from karting to professional racing, with the aim of facilitating the progression…
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Situated between Canterbury and Dover lies the ‘Home of Rallycross’, Lydden Hill. A circuit which will take the driver through tricky wet off-road sections, followed by beautifully smooth tarmac; it really does have something for everyone. I recently attended the 5 Nations British Rallycross Championship at Lydden Hill to get a proper taste of what…
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The summer break is enough to bring any Formula 1 fan to tears. But now we have the Formula 1 Spring Break… 28 days of antagonizing waiting. Because there is no F1 racing till the 30th April. I repeat, no F1 racing until the 30th April. How will you survive? Well there’s no room for…
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If you’re anything like me, the news of Angela Cullen and Lewis Hamilton splitting last month came as a huge shock. Their bond seemed unbreakable. But now it seems Angela Cullen is moving on from Hamilton. After 7 years, Hamilton decided it was time to part ways. Cullen filled a very close role of physiotherapist,…
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Will Hamilton make the move to Ferrari? For many of us Hamilton fans we wish nothing more than to see ‘Hamilton to Ferrari’. Why? Because most of the greats have driven for Ferrari. Prost, Fangio, Lauda and Schumacher just to name a few. But will the 7 time champ have his time to shine at…
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Formula 1 has become very popular, not only with fans but with promoters. People want to have a slice of the Formula 1 pie, unfortunately the pie will run out, with some people (promoters) missing out on a slice. Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali has mentioned this issue, stating that long standing venues can not…
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Breen is a World Rally Championship factory driver with Hyundai and was taking part in a test for next week’s Rally Croatia when he was killed.
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Is it time to cancel the Pitstop boys? The Pitstop boys are giving Formula 1 fans a bad rep. Jake Boys and Fabio Bocca, hosts of the Pitstop Podcast have faced backlash after their recent appearance on the Screaming Meals podcast. Which can only be described as disrespectful and naïve. The wine was flowing excessively…
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The partnership will see Paramount+ content displayed across F1 signage. Paramount+ is a US-based subscription service, which provides live and on-demand programming from channels such as CBS. Recently there was a successful short-term partnership in Silverstone. Here, Paramount+ displayed signage over the pitwall to promote its streaming service to a worldwide audience. Plus, Paramount has…
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Is a Move to Ferrari on the cards for Lewis Hamilton? It’s no secret that seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton has been less than satisfied by the Mercedes cars’ performance over the past two seasons. The British driver has made it clear that he is seeking that eighth title, leading to speculation that…