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Charles Leclerc recovers from FP1 crash to be fastest in F1 FP2 at the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Perez and Hamilton. Green Light in the Pitlane Max Verstappen was first to head out on track in FP2, with most of the grid following close behind. After Leclerc’s crash earlier in FP1, he immediately…
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F1 takes to the historical streets of Baku for the 2024 Azerbaijan GP.. With a real title fight on our hands, can Red Bull reclaim the top spot? Before the green flag went down for FP1, it’s important to note that Red Bull has brought a floor upgrade to Baku this weekend, eager to inch…
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A popular addition to the race calendar, the Baku City Circuit combines a strong test of skill with a beautiful and unique backdrop. Circuit Stats Track Length 6.003 km Number of Laps 51 Race Lap Record 1:43.009 (Charles Leclerc – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:40.203 (Charles Leclerc – 2023) First Grand Prix 2016 First Race…
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“You might do everything you can and be good enough, but still not get the opportunity.” Chasing Opportunities The prevalence of opportunities in Formula 1 have been particularly prominent as we enter the second half of the 2024 season. Franco Colapinto recently graduated to Formula 1 from Formula 2, replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams Racing…
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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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It’s been announced that Adrian Newey is set to join Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team in early 2025 as a shareholder and technical partner. The news comes following the legendary car designer announced he would be leaving Red Bull. Although Newey was originally linked to a move to Ferrari, it has now been confirmed that…
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The Formula 3 runner-up, Gabriele Minì, will replace F1-bound Ollie Bearman this weekend in Baku for his Formula 2 debut. Following the British Driver’s Formula 1 call up. Just two weeks after the dramatic Formula 3 decider in Monza, the Alpine Academy driver of Gabriele Minì will make his Formula 2 debut. Replacing F1-bound Ollie…
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Charles Leclerc, born in Monte Carlo on October 16, 1997, is a Formula 1 prodigy. In just a few years, he has risen from the karting circuits to the world’s elite, joining Ferrari in 2019. Young, daring and incredibly talented, he embodies the new generation of drivers, ready to make their mark on motorsport history.…
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Théo Pourchaire, 2023 F2 champion, opens up about his struggles to secure an F1 seat. Learn about his career highlights and challenges.
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The 2025 rookie, Ollie Bearman will step in for Kevin Magnussen at Haas for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix next week. Kevin Magnussen has had his fair share of collisions in 2024. These collisions resulted in the Dane receiving the maximum of 12 penalty points following his collision with Alpine’s Pierre Gasly. This saw him receive…
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The Monza Grand Prix led to controversy about McLaren’s strategy calls in regards to Lando Norris’ championship challenge. With there all to play for between the Briton and his fellow drivers, how open is the 2024 F1 WDC? Last weekend, the Monza Grand Prix struck up an important conversation surrounding the strategy calls at McLaren.…
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Mattia Binotto has been announced as interim team principal at Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber until the arrival of Jonathan Weatley in 2025. Embed from Getty Images The 54-year-old said in an Audi Media meeting over the Italian Grand Prix weekend “I know the dual roles in Formula 1 well too, so I will accept this…
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Leonardo Fornaroli, who emerged victorious in the F3 Drivers’ Championship this year, will move up to F2 for the 2025 season. The Italian will make the move to Invicta Racing, marking the first driver announcement for the F2 2025 season. Fornaroli took the F3 Drivers’ Championship title last weekend in Monza after achieving seven podium…
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Officials have banned Kevin Magnussen from the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix after penalising him for his clash with Gasly in Monza. Outgoing Haas driver Kevin Magnussen has been banned from the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. He clashed with Alpine driver Pierre Gasly during the Monza Grand Prix. The American team had an eventful race with…
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In a race filled with wheel-to-wheel battles, controversy and heroic strategic calls, Ferrari emerged victorious on home turf in the 2024 Italian GP. Charles Leclerc stood atop the podium after pulling off a one-stop race around the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, followed by the two McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in P2 and P3…
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Franco Colapinto, spoke to the media about his sudden promotion from Formula 2 to Formula 1. Replacing Logan Sargeant for the remainder of 2024, this unexpected opportunity marks a pivotal moment in Colapinto’s racing career. Making it into Formula 1 is a tumultuous journey for any junior racing driver. Many driver’s give up living a…
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Mercedes Junior Kimi Antonelli had an eventful first FP1 session in Monza, which was cut short after a crash at the final turn. Despite the setback, Antonelli remained positive, expressing gratitude for the opportunity. Kimi Antonelli has been the talk of the Formula 1 paddock in recent months. Many reports have suggested he’s the next…
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The F3 Feature Race at the 2024 Italian GP concluded a spectacular season, and the championship title came down to the very final corner. Trident’s Leonardo Fornaroli has made history, becoming the first Italian driver to secure the Formula 3 Drivers’ Championship – and doing it on home soil. Meanwhile, his teammate Sami Meguetounif claimed…
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After a dramatic couple of practice sessions yesterday in Monza, we have a fresh start for the Mercedes team and the final stretch before qualifying later today. Here is what unfolded during FP3 at the 2024 Italian GP. Session Begins The green flag was out for FP3 and the first to enter the track was…
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It’s been announced that 17-year-old Italian F2 driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will be heading to Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team for 2025. The 17-year-old has been a member of the Mercedes Junior Driver Program since 2019. More commonly referred to as Kimi Antonelli, the Italian has won: Italian F4, ADAC F4, FIA Motorsport Games Formula…