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McLaren secured another podium today, making it four in a row in a promising start to the season. McLaren’s 2024 Monaco GP result is another sure sign that the Woking team are holding steady, with both drivers securing a total of 30 points for the Constructors Championship. Lando Norris has previously finished on the podium…
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A weekend to forget for HAAS in Monaco The Monaco Grand Prix turned into a nightmare for the Haas F1 Team, with both cars out of the race before the first lap was even completed. Starting from the back of the grid, Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen faced an uphill battle from the get-go. Opening…
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Oscar Piastri reflects on the Miami Grand Prix, where he secured a second-place finish, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of the race. The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix saw a first home race win for Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, four DNFs, and a long awaited Oscar Piastri podium. Speaking post race, Piastri reflects on his…
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Charles Leclerc’s home race win has been an emotional one, and it’s been a long time coming. The Monegasque driver has been unlucky every year since he started his F1 career in 2018. In 2019 and 2020, Leclerc did not finish the race around the streets he grew up on, and in 2021 he was…
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(Feature Image courtesy of Williams Racing) As the quali session ended at Monaco, Alex Albon put forth Williams’ best qualifying run of the 2024 F1 season. His P9 run is also the team’s highest position for a Monaco GP since 2011. In the quali’s aftermath, the Thai-British racer opened up on his impressive stint ahead…
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Following a ‘P7-grabbing’ run at Imola, George Russell now appears to be back on track at Monaca. His sprints during the FPs and from today’s qualification rounds clearly show this. After today’s quali, the Mercedes man revved his mouth with some ‘positive’ words ahead of the 2024 Monaco GP. George Russell calls P5 quali run…
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The Haas cars of both Niko Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen have been found to have rear wing infringements following the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session. The discovery has seen both Haas drivers disqualified from the session. They would have started 12th and 15th respectively but it was discovered that they had a DRS clearance that exceeded the…
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Christian Horner has said that the layout of the Monaco circuit is causing the RB20 to “struggle.” Verstappen qualified sixth fastest after outbreaking himself into turn one on his final Q3 run, and his teammate Perez was knocked out in Q1. Both drivers have complained that the RB20 cannot ride the kerbs well – leading…
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Pierre Gasly has revealed his first top ten qualification this season is a ‘big boost of motivation’ for the struggling Alpine team. While he says it can’t be considered a turning point for the Enstone team, he hopes they can build on momentum. The BWT Alpine F1 Team have had a terrible start to their…
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After three great practice sessions in Monaco, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz managed to maximize the potential of their Ferrari cars, getting P1 and P3 respectively. It’s the third pole position at home for the Monegasque driver, and he can feel the love. “The feeling after qualifying lap is always very special here. Really, really…
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Mercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff has mixed feelings about the three training sessions held in Monaco, and he wants to keep his expectations low. The German team managed to get good results, with Lewis Hamilton finishing in the top3 each time, but George Russell wasn’t as consistent, especially during FP2. Anyway, both Mercedes cars are…
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FP3 was officially underway, but unlike the sessions yesterday, there wasn’t any immediate action in the pit lane. George Russell was the first to come out on some fresh soft tires. McLaren seemed to be taking a page out of Aston Martin’s play book by scrubbing their tires. This meant they’d run just one easy…
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Welcome back to the 2024 F1 Monaco weekend where during FP2 the Monaco native Charles Leclerc dominated the timesheet. Behind him was future teammate Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes in second and Fernando Alonso for Aston Martin in third. Lewis Hamilton was the driver to beat in FP1 earlier today, showcasing Mercedes’ improved pace compared to…
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Welcome to the 2024 F1 Monaco weekend. Mercedes lead the grid with Hamilton in P1 and Russell in P3. McLaren’s Piastri and Norris sit in P2 and P4 respectively while Monegasque Leclerc finished the session in p5. The first practice session of the weekend saw drivers queue at the pit lane, eager for space on…
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Charles Leclerc is ‘feeling good’ amid his home race in Monaco this weekend. The Ferrari driver has home turf advantage and ambitions he hopes to meet. Leclerc says Ferrari have “worked hard to prepare” for Monaco “Monaco week is always very special for me,” Leclerc remarked. “Having grown up here, it’s extra special. We’ve always…
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As the Formula 1 grid roll into Monaco, a circuit renowned for its challenging layout and historic significance, Williams driver Alex Albon is cautiously optimistic about his team’s prospects. Speaking ahead of the Grand Prix, Albon shared insights into the improvements in the Williams car and his personal approach to tackling the legendary street circuit.…
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Andretti’s bid to enter Formula 1 has stirred further controversy within motorsport. Mario Andretti and the CEO of Liberty Media, Greg Maffei, are believed to have clashed over the bid. As per NBC News, recent events at the Miami Grand Prix revealed a dispute between Andretti Global and Formula 1 over Andretti’s bid to enter…
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Since Scuderia Ferrari announced the renewal of Charles Leclerc’s contract and the arrival of Lewis Hamilton, one question lingers in the Formula 1 paddock: where is Carlos Sainz going? The unexpected answer might be Williams. As Italian journalist Roberto Chinchero reports in his latest article for motorsport.com, the driver’s management is carrying out the negotiation…
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The Circuit de Monaco is known as being “an exceptional location of glamour and prestige”, so we take a look at this iconic street circuit. Circuit Stats Track Length 3.337 km Number of Laps 78 Race Lap Record 1:12.909 (Lewis Hamilton – 2021) Qualifying Lap Record 1:10.166 (Lewis Hamilton – 2019) First Grand Prix 1950…
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The 2025 Formula 2 season will consist of 14 rounds, 28 races in 13 countries all in support of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The ninth season of Formula 2 will open in Melbourne at Albert Park from 14–16 March, before heading to the Bahrain International Circuit for Round 2 on 11–13 April. The…