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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.…
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F1 qualifying in the 2025 Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps delivered drama from lights to flag. McLaren continues their dominance as Lando Norris stormed to pole ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri. While the front row remains papaya, big names faltered. In a shock result, Lewis Hamilton was knocked out in Q1 after a deleted lap time.…
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On one of the most historic tracks on the Formula 1 calendar, the 2025 grid set out for the Sprint Race in Belgium. A few drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, had an unfortunate sprint qualifying yesterday and were looking to make up for it in the 15-lap race today. Alpine Out of Sprint Points Contention Even…
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FP2 for the 2025 British GP saw Lando Norris surge to the top of the times in front of a passionate home crowd. The McLaren driver laid down a blistering lap late in the hour to lead the Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. While Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was present in the top…
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The 2025 F1 Austrian GP did not wait to deliver chaos. Before the formation lap even ended, Carlos Sainz’s Williams was stuck in gear, only to catch fire moments later in the pit lane. As the grid stewed under the midday heat, drivers like Fernando Alonso voiced frustration over temperatures. Did the qualifying results hold…
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In the final FP3 session in the Styrian Hills, the grid completed their final preparations before qualifying this afternoon. Green Light on FP3 Max Verstappen was the first driver to take to the track in FP3, as others waited in their pit boxes according to their run plans. Lando Norris followed suit after 15 minutes,…
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After a relatively routine first practice session where Russell, Verstappen, and Piastri topped the times, all eyes were on FP2 of the 2025 Austrian GP to see how the field would evolve. With both Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc making their first appearances of the weekend after sitting out FP1 for rookie duties, how would…
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Lando Norris was back on form, topping the F1 FP3 timings at the 2025 Canadian GP with a 1:11.799 for McLaren.
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Max Verstappen may have claimed P1 in FP1 of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, but the real story of Friday’s opening session was the lack of grip and a series of off-track moments. Those moments were capped off by a dramatic red flag for Charles Leclerc. There were other surprises too, most notably McLaren’s apparent…
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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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The 2025 F1 Spanish Grand Prix ran as one would expect…until a late safety car completely dismantled those expectations. The final six laps of the grand prix are in contention for the most entertaining and action-packed laps of the season. McLaren sealed another 1-2, Leclerc snuck onto the podium for Ferrari, and Verstappen made contact…