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Category: Opinion
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Thousands of fans, decked out in green, filled the grandstand opposite the McLaren garage, waiting for their driver to pull up to the starting grid. However, he never started. For Oscar Piastri, the 2026 season didn’t begin with a fight for position. It began with a setback. A crash before the race had even started ended…
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We’re back with our end of year rankings of all 10 Formula 1 teams for the 2025 F1 Season. We have once again called on the entire EverythingF1 Team to rank the constructors from 10th to 1st, given points based on the positions they put each team (10 for 1st, 1 for 10th). We combined…
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What’s it like to volunteer at some of the biggest motorsports events at Silverstone? Here’s a little insight into my 2025 Formula 1 weekend. Who are the Race Makers? If you’ve been to Silverstone then you’ve probably seen the Race Makers. Clad in bright pink (“raspberry sorbet” to be precise) and blue, they roam the…
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Team Penske’s 2025 IndyCar campaign has stumbled badly – plagued by underperformance, internal upheaval, and regulatory scandals. Can Penske salvage anything from this season? “It’s not even a story anymore it’s just normal.” – Will Buxton on Team Penske before the Mid Ohio race had even begun. Truer words haven’t been spoken by Will Buxton…
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Photo Credit: IndyCar Media Center, James Black
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The 2025 Spanish Grand Prix marked the end of an exhausting triple header. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest winners and losers from the race.
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As F1 Engineers Push Limits at the Pinnacle of Racing, the Next Wave is Taking Shape in University Garages Led by Students Worldwide. It’s 1pm on a Saturday, and our workshop at UCLA is still buzzing with quiet determination. I’m huddled with a few teammates from Bruin Formula Racing, eyes locked on a laptop screen…
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Netflix has teamed up with Mercedes and WhatsApp to take fans inside the biggest driver change in F1 history. Where Can I Watch It? The Seat is available now to watch on Netflix and has a run time of 40 minutes. What’s It All About? The Seat is an unprecedented inside look that led to…
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The NTT IndyCar Series is always full of high-speed action, drama and entertainment – both on and off track. Each year, drivers from around the world compete across super speedways, street circuits, traditional circuits and ovals – including the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway – to determine who will become the IndyCar Champion. In 2025, the…
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F1 Academy in 2025 will see the debut of a number of new drivers that even the most dedicated motorsport fan may not know. As the fresh crop of talent make their way onto the grid to race on the same weekend as Formula 1, many will be wondering who the newcomers are.
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There are three types of drivers in Formula 2. First are the rookies who want to come in and establish themselves all guns blazing. Second are the returning drivers who have a point to prove. And third are the unknowns.
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Joshua Dürksen debuted with the AIX team for his debut Formula 2 campaign. This marked a significant milestone, both for the young Paraguayan driver and his country.
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Relive the glorious moment Lewis Hamilton returned to the top step of the podium in Silverstone at the 2024 British Grand Prix
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Another week, another race overshadowed by poor FIA decisions. The Qatar GP wasn’t just about on-track action; it became a masterclass in how delays and inconsistent penalties can ruin a race. Once again, the FIA proved it has a long way to go before it earns the trust of teams, drivers, and fans. For many,…
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Red Bull Racing’s flagship driver Max Verstappen is currently at the pinnacle of Formula 1 racing. He is dominating the current season with a driving style that is both aggressive and controlled. To date, he has 303 points after the Italian Grand Prix. He is 62 points ahead of Lando Norris. At just 26, he…
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Franco Colapinto joins Williams F1 team for 2024. Explore his rise, challenges, and what to expect as the Argentine steps onto the F1 grid.
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The four-time World Champion, Sebastian Vettel, has been rumoured to return to the sport with Audi after retiring from the sport in 2022. The F1 “silly season” rumours are in full swing and 2024 certainly hasn’t been disappointing in that aspect. For those who don’t know what “silly season” is, it’s a term that has…
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After ten race weekends, only a third of the 2024 Formula 2 season is left. It’s been a surprising year so far, and F2’s standout drivers have been unexpected. With the rapid changes in form from race to race, it’s been hard for the drivers to make an impression. However, a few of have managed…
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With the circus on hold because of the F1 summer break, teams and drivers will reflect on what has been a dramatic opening of 14 races of the 2024 season. From Lando Norris’ maiden victory in Miami, the McLaren drama at the Hungaroring to George Russell’s disqualification, some would argue that F1 is back to…
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McLaren has come a long way since the start of 2023 as they now have arguably the fastest car on the grid, but crucial missteps have cost them a handful of wins this season. The mood after the British Grand Prix was completely different compared to 12 months ago for the Woking outfit. In 2023,…