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Charles Leclerc has been given his best car since 2022, one he hopes can provide a platform for a championship battle. Ferrari have started the season as the second-best car behind Mercedes and led both of the season’s opening races. Charles currently sits on 49 points, compared to his 28 points at the same point…
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Kimi Antonelli took victory in Japan ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Great drive from Kimi After starting on pole position, Kimi Antonelli took home the win in Japan, making it back to back wins for the young driver. At the start of the race Antonelli lost his lead and went down…
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Formula 1 heads to Asia for the second round of the 2026 season at the Chinese Grand Prix. The Shanghai weekend returns as the first Sprint weekend of the season, meaning teams will have limited practice time to get up to speed. With only one practice session before Sprint Qualifying, drivers will need to adapt…
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Today’s one-hour free practice is a crucial one as the drivers get ready for the first sprint weekend of the season.
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After an incident ridden hour, it was George Russel who showed his speed in the final Free Practice at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. Behind Russell, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were both over six tenths behind, shaping the field up for an exciting qualifying later this afternoon. So Far This Weekend… The first race…
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With the 2026 season just days away, Ferrari will be looking at this season as potentially their biggest chance of securing their first drivers championship since 2007. The Scuderia boasts a formidable line-up with seven-time world-champion Lewis Hamilton and 8-time race winner Charles Leclerc. The pair, led by team boss Fred Vasseur, will feel they…
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George Russell went quickest in the final Free Practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Max Verstappen was unable to complete his final lap, finishing the session in second ahead of Alex Albon. This Weekend So Far… Charles Leclerc was the early front runner in Free Practice 1 in Las Vegas. With many drivers struggling…
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Leclerc topped the times on a dusty Las Vegas track during FP1 . As the sun set on the strip, Lawson complained about low grip on the radio early on in the session, with many drivers finding conditions difficult. McLaren test rear wing and unusual addition. McLaren changed the rear wing on Oscar Piastri’s car…
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Lando Norris stormed to his fifth pole of the season in Mexico City as his title rivals struggled to get to grips in the dusty conditions. Ferrari capitalised on Piastri’s seventh place finish, lining up second and third while Verstappen could manage no better than fifth. Antonelli scrapes through Q1 Qualifying got under way and…
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Max Verstappen tops second practice, as normal service resumed for FP2 as all the drivers were back in their seats. A dusty track proved treacherous for some, with many drivers struggling to get to grips with the track Opening of the session Medium tyres for most of the field as Liam Lawson emerged first out…
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Charles Leclerc has topped the timesheets during FP1 at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix. Leclerc edged out Kimi Antonelli and Nico Hulkenburg in a relatively clean session in Mexico City. Championship leader Oscar Piastri finished in fourth, while rookie Arvid Lindblad stunned in sixth. Rookies on Track The first free practice at the 2025 Mexican…
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Following the day’s FP3 session, George Russell stunned in Qualifying at the 2025 Singapore GP with a blistering lap to claim pole, leading a shock Mercedes showcase that shook up the order under the Marina Bay lights. What other surprises came from this session? Q1: Hamilton Top, Alpine Causes Chaos Traffic was always going to…
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Fernando Alonso kicked off the 2025 Singapore GP weekend by topping FP1, while Oscar Piastri rose to the occasion in a red-flag troubled FP2. Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren, and Aston Martin were all in the mix, but drama in the pit lane appeared to be the most memorable for the day. FP1: Alonso, He’s Still…
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In the 2025 Azerbaijan GP, the Formula 1 grid produced another spectacular race as the championship leader crashed out of the race.
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After a disjointed FP1 session, FP2 of the 2025 Azerbaijan GP at the Baku City Circuit was also eventful, with drivers frequently brushing walls, running wide, and testing the limits of their setups. In the end, Lewis Hamilton led the way for Ferrari with a 1:41.293, narrowly ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc. We Go Green…
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Lando Norris led McLaren in a chaotic first practice at Baku, marked by a red flag, wall brushes, and troubles up and down the grid. McLaren set the pace in FP1 under the floodlights of Baku, with Lando Norris topping the session and Oscar Piastri close behind, and Charles Leclerc in thirs. What began as…
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After a relatively smooth FP1, unless your name was George Russell, Friday’s 2025 Italian GP FP2 session delivered a different look at the pecking order heading into the remainder of the weekend. With track evolution, a red flag, and teams still juggling low-downforce setups, FP2 was a fascinating look at how the Italian GP may…
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Lewis Hamilton topped the F1 FP1 timings at the 2025 Italian GP, with a 1:20.117 for Ferrari. He was followed by teammate Charles Leclerc with a 1:20.286 and Carlos Sainz with a 1:20.650 for Williams. Alex Dunne completed this session in the McLaren of Oscar Piastri, with Paul Aron in the Alpine of Franco Colapinto.…