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The Stewards of the Mexican Grand Prix have handed down a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points to Franco Colapinto after a collision with Liam Lawson. What was the penalty? Franco Colapinto Penalised During the ending stages of the Mexican Grand Prix, there was an incident between Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto. The incident…
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Zak Brown CEO of McLaren, expressed his dissatisfaction with the penalty awarded to Max Verstappen, following the Mexican Grand Prix. Photo via: Mclaren Media Centre Max Verstappen’s 20-second time penalty during the Mexican Grand Prix has started intense discussions within the Formula 1 paddock. The Dutch-Man found himself in 2 incidents with his championship rival…
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Carlos Sainz claimed another win and his first in Mexico city, after an exciting Grand Prix with battle galore. Its Lights Out and Away We Go… In the humid Mexico City, lights went out and the battle for track position was on. Max Verstappen the Dutch Lion was able to get ahead after having the…
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F1 FP3 Mexican GP 2024 – McLaren dominates once again, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris topping the timings for the final practice session of the weekend. With five rookies taking part in FP1 and FP2 being largely dedicated to the Pirelli Tyre Test, this final practice session of the 2024 Mexican GP was crucial…
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An extended FP2 session saw red flags, and tyre testing. Carlos Sainz lead the way, hoping to make it back-to-back wins for Ferrari. In case you missed it, here’s what happened in F1 FP2 Mexican GP 2024. Early Session Drama and Red Flags – F1 FP2 Mexican GP 2024 The session began with high tensions…
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The Mexican Grand Prix never fails to bring that fiesta feeling, and the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez provides the perfect setting. Circuit Stats Track Length 4.304 km Number of Laps 71 Race Lap Record 1.17:774 (Valtteri Bottas – 2021) Qualifying Lap Record 1.14:758 (Max Verstappen – 2019) First Grand Prix 1963 First Race Winner Jim Clark…
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Yuki Tsunoda has been confirmed to take part in the post-season test for Red Bull Racing following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Christian Horner, announced during FP2 today that Yuki Tsunoda, will pilot Red Bull’s car during the post-season test at Yas Marina Circuit. This decision marks a significant moment for Tsunoda. Who has often…
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The FIA have rejected McLaren’s appeal for a ‘Right of Review’ regarding the five-second penalty given to Lando Norris. The penalty which saw the Mclaren driver demoted to 4th and Verstappen promoted to the podium places. During the closing stages of the United States Grand Prix there was an intense battle by the championship favourites.…
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In an eventful session which saw red flags, new liveries and rookie appearances, George Russell topped Free Practice 1 in Mexico City. In case you missed it here’s what you missed during FP1. Rookie Apperances This weekend was another one full of Rookie cameos in FP1. With several drivers taking on their mandatory rookie sessions.…
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Williams’ Yellow and Blue Livery returns for the Mexico and Brazil GPs through their partnership with Mercado Libre.
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At 39, Lewis Hamilton has lost none of his lustre, continuing to write Formula 1 history. In 2024, he remains the center of attention, not only for his on-track exploits but also for his commitment beyond racing. With seven world championship titles, Hamilton is already a living legend, yet stopping isn’t on the agenda. Constantly…
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The Tifosi celebrated as Ferrari claimed a one-two in the United States Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz taking P1 and P2. A lucky P3 came from Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen after a strong battle with Lando Norris. A first lap that didn’t disappoint the F1 world saw Verstappen and Norris battle…
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc clinched his third victory of the F1 season with a dominant Ferrari 1-2 ahead of Max Verstappen who extends his championship lead at the Circut of the Americas. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri rounded out the top five, with George Russell finishing sixth from a pitlane start. Sergio Perez, Nico Hulkenberg, Liam…
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The excitement around the F1 Sprint 2024 US GP was palpable, and Saturday’s sprint race didn’t disappoint. With Max Verstappen continuing his excellent weekend form, Lando Norris staging a thrilling battle for second, and plenty of action up and down the grid, fans were treated to a spectacular display of skill and strategy. Verstappen’s Triumph…
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With the Sprint back for the 2024 United States GP, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz (1:33.602) blazed to the top in the weekend’s only practice session. He outpaced teammate Charles Leclerc (+0.021s) and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (+0.253s), setting the stage for an intense Friday Sprint Qualifying at the Circuit of the Americas. Here’s the complete rundown…
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F1 will no longer award a point for the fastest lap in the 2025 season. This decision comes after the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting on Thursday. The council met to discuss changes with the current regulations and the incoming rules for 2026. A significant change they’ve made to the existing regulations was the…
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Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Development Driver Jak Crawford will drive the AMR24 in the Abu Dhabi Young Driver Test this December. This will be the 19-year-old’s first time behind the wheel of the AMR24, following on from the AMR22 test he completed at Austria’s Red Bull Ring earlier in the year. Crawford joined…
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The Formula 1’s 2nd off-season isn’t just about driver transfers or upgrades but also about the brand-new Pirelli 2026 tyres. The changes in the tyres, paired with the upcoming 2026 regulations, have pushed Pirelli to develop entirely new compounds. Teams like Aston Martin, McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari are wasting no time testing these tyres…
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Carlos Sainz, Ferrari’s 30-year-old Spanish driver, remains consistent and intelligent on the track in a season marked by tight battles between the top teams. His level in 2024 is solid, with a notable improvement on 2023. His consistency and composure have earned him five podiums and a key victory at the Australian Grand Prix. He…
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Otmar Szafnauer has shed light on the drama surrounding Oscar Piastri’s contract debacle at Alpine in 2022, claiming that his image was used in a team press release to “deflect the incompetency” of others. Szafnauer, the team principal at Alpine’s Enstone base at the time, found himself in the middle of the controversy when news…