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Championship contenders Paul Aron and Gabriel Bortoleto finish in first and second position with Richard Verschoor completing the top three.
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All ten F1 teams, Formula 1 and the FIA have agreed to a new formal Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) charter which commits to improve diversity and inclusion across all organisations in the motorsport sector. Hamilton’s Drive For Change The charter is a result of recommendations from The Hamilton Commission in 2021, created with support from…
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The 2024 Drivers’ Championship fight came to an end at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen being crowned for the fourth consecutive year over Lando Norris. Fighting For Victory When asked if this title fight was harder than what he expected it to be, Norris replied: “No, I didn’t even expect to be…
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Charles Leclerc claims he has to “think for myself” from now on following a frustrating 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Frustrations As Championship Fight Continues “I won’t go into detail. I’m not happy,” said Leclerc during his post-race interview. Leclerc finished the race in fourth position, behind Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz who took the final podium…
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The F1 Race in Las Vegas 2024 was a GP to remember! Not only did Max Verstappen clinch his fourth consecutive world championship, but Mercedes also roared back to the top with a one-two finish led by George Russell. Let’s relive the drama, the daring overtakes, and the dazzling lights of the Las Vegas GP…
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George Russell topped the F1 FP3 for the 2024 Las Vegas GP ahead of Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz after Lance Stroll brought an early end to the session. A Slow Start to the Session The Sauber of Zhou Guanyu was the only driver to exit the pitlane as FP3 began. Many drivers had yet…
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Mercedes were on top in the F1 FP1 for the 2024 Las Vegas GP with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell ahead of Lando Norris in third place. Green Light in Las Vegas The grid immediately filtered out onto a cold track on the Vegas strip. Every team but Williams, who struggled to rebuild their cars…
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The Las Vegas Strip Circuit burst onto the calendar in 2023, bringing all the glitz and glamour of show-business along with it. Circuit Stats Track Length 6.201 km Number of Laps 50 Race Lap Record 1:35.490 (Oscar Piastri – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:32.726 (Charles Leclerc – 2023) First Grand Prix 2023 First Race Winner…
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Christian Horner has put to rest any speculation about a last-minute attempt to bring Carlos Sainz to Red Bull next season, despite ongoing rumors about Sergio Perez’s future with the team. Sainz has already secured a multi-year contract to join Williams starting in 2025, but recent sightings of Red Bull’s team principal Horner leaving the…
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DAMS Lucas Oil has confirmed Dino Beganovic’s F2 debut. With the team announcing the Sweedish Driver would be replacing Juan Manuel Correa for the final two rounds of the 2024 Formula 2 season. Beganovic joins Formula 2 after an impressive Formula 3 campaign, where he battled for the championship title until the final race, ultimately…
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Formula 1 have agreed a six-year extension agreement with the Automobile Club of Monaco, meaning the series will continue to race around the streets of Monaco until 2031. Circuit de Monaco’s History A race on the first F1 Calendar in 1950 and a permanent fixture since 1955, the Monaco Grand Prix is one of the…
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Better known as Interlagos, the Autódromo José Carlos Pace is a firm favourite amongst Formula 1 fans. We take a look at the history of this iconic racing circuit. Circuit Stats Track Length 4.309 km Number of Laps 71 Race Lap Record 1:10.540 (Valtteri Bottas – 2018) Qualifying Lap Record 1:07.281 (Lewis Hamilton – 2018)…
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Max Verstappen has been handed a five-second time penalty and one penalty point on his license for a Virtual Safety Car breach during the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race. Therefore, the Red Bull driver now falls into fourth position behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc after crossing the finish line in third. Verstappen’s VSC Infringement The closing…
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Lando Norris took victory at the Sprint Race F1 2024 Brazil ahead of his teammate Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen.
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The Circuit of the Americas has hosted the biggest names in racing since 2012, and provides plenty of thrills for spectators. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.513 km Number of Laps 56 Race Lap Record 1:13.169 (Charles Leclerc – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:32.029 (Valtteri Bottas – 2019) First Grand Prix 2012 First Race Winner Lewis…
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F1 Sprint Qualifying Brazilian GP 2024 – McLaren dominate the Sprint Race shoot-out with Oscar Piastri capturing his first-ever pole and teammate Lando Norris narrowly behind. The session was filled with strategy shifts, unexpected penalties, and a looming rain threat that kept drivers and teams on edge. SQ1: Ferrari, McLaren, and an Unpredictable Track Ferrari…
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F1 FP1 Brazilian GP 2024 – With three Brits in the top three, Lando Norris, George Russell and Oliver Bearman top the timings in Brazil. As this weekend is a sprint weekend, we head into the weekend’s only practice session before the competitive sessions start. Bearman Returns Oliver Bearman replaces Kevin Magnussen for Haas in…
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Red Bull Advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed that Max Verstappen will suffer an automatic grid penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend after taking a new power unit. This is Verstappen’s second infringement of the season, with the Dutch driver incurring a ten-place grid penalty at July’s Belgian Grand Prix for going beyond the…
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The 2025 Red Bull seat partnering Verstappen has been one of the biggest talking points over the past few weeks. With Rumours that Sergio Perez will be at risk from the VCARB drivers of Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson. However, tensions spilled over this weekend with a collision between the two drivers. During the Mexico…
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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has revealed that Sergio Perez may not finish the season after a disappointing Mexican Grand Prix. Sergio Perez had yet another disappointing race weekend in Mexico, an outcome that has seemingly become a regular one this season. Although the Mexican driver hoped to impress his home crowd at the…