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ERT have announced Marta García will have her Formula E debut in the Berlin Rookie test this May. Coming off the back of her F1 Academy win.
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Fred Vasseur talks candidly about mistakes and lack of Ferrari performance in Shanghai, admitting, “we collectively made too many mistakes”
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Credit: Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari have announced they are bringing “fresh and unexpected colours” to the Miami GP. The design will display Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino – two historic shades of blue for Ferrari. Miami marks the 70th anniversary of Ferrari in North America. To mark this milestone, Ferrari plan to bring an ode…
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P9 might not be the result a driver like Lewis Hamilton would want to aim for, but that’s how things went at the Chinese GP. After lining up for today’s race in 18th position and the struggle with soft tires in the first stint, the 7-time world champion was grateful to even get to the…
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We were treated to our second qualifying session of the weekend on Saturday as the cars took to the track to decide the grid. Lewis Hamilton had been a standout performer in the Sprint Race getting a much needed podium place. However, a mistake at the Turn 14 hairpin cost Hamilton as he broke a…
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Max Verstappen dominated the Chinese GP sprint race ahead of his old rival Lewis Hamilton with Sergio Perez coming home third. It marks an eighth sprint win for the reigning champion, who navigated a difficult first few laps before unleashing his Rocketship RB20. Hamilton V Norris Off the line Hamilton accelerated away better than Norris…
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Lando Norris secured pole position for tomorrow mornings sprint race in an “all or nothing” lap at the end of the session in difficult conditions at the Shanghai International Circuit. The Brit, who had his lap deleted, then reinstated after he was found not to have gained an advantage running wide at the last corner…
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The Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix marked its return to the Shanghai International Circuit with an intense Sprint Qualifying session under varied weather conditions. The new format, featuring a Sprint race on Saturday, began with qualifying rounds on Friday. The weather played a significant role, impacting tyre choices and driving strategies. In the 12-minute SQ1…
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The return of Formula 1 to the Shanghai International Circuit after a five-year hiatus commenced with Free Practice 1 for the Chinese Grand Prix. The session kicked off with Kevin Magnussen in the Haas, posting the initial benchmark of 1:41.422 on medium compound tyres. Home crowd favourite, Zhou Guanyu was somewhat more tentative in his…
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Lance Stroll has labelled his illustrious teammate an “inspiration” ahead of this weekends long-awaited return to the Chinese Grand Prix. The Canadian was speaking about Fernando Alonso’s contract extension that will see him remain with the team until 2026. It will be a big year for the sport with a new range of technical regulations…
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Formula 1 returns to China after a five-year absence from the race calendar. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.451km Number of Laps 56 Race Lap Record 1:32.238 (Michael Schumacher – 1994) Qualifying Lap Record 1:31.095 (Sebastian Vettel – 2018) First Grand Prix 2004 First Race Winner Rubens Barichello 2023 Race Winner N/A (the most recent winner…
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In a move that quashes all speculation surrounding his Formula 1 future, Fernando Alonso has signed a new deal with Aston Martin, committing himself to the team until 2026. This announcement aligns with the sport’s upcoming regulatory changes, ensuring Alonso’s presence in F1’s evolving landscape. Transitioning from Alpine to Aston Martin in 2023, Alonso and…
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The Suzuka International Racing Course (aka “Suzuka Circuit”) remains a firm favourite for both fans and drivers. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.807km Number of Laps 53 Race Lap Record 1:30.983 (Lewis Hamilton – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:27.064 (Sebastian Vettel – 2019) First Grand Prix 1987 First Race Winner Gerhard Berger 2023 Race Winner Max…
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Kevin Magnussen is cautious not to declare the Haas problem fixed after a point scoring race for Haas in Australia. Feature Image: HAAS F1 Magnussen scored his first point of the 2024 F1 season (finishing 10th) at the Australian GP with teammate Nico Hulkenberg picking up two points (finishing 9th). It’s not quite the same…
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Esteban Ocon was forced to make an unplanned pit stop at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Feature Image: Alpine Alpine’s Esteban Ocon started the Australian Grand Prix from 15th on the grid. By lap 7 he had moved up to 11th, and by lap 8 had managed to reach 8th position. On lap 9,…
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According to reports from New Zealand, Daniel Ricciardo has been given an ultimatum to improve or face the chop. Feature Image: Redbull Content Pool (Mark Thompson/Getty Images) According to the New Zealand Herald Liam Lawson could be returning to F1 quicker than anticipated after Redbull issued Daniel Ricciardo with an ultimatum after a poor start…
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For the first time in what seems like an age we do not hear the Dutch national anthem after a Grand Prix. Max Verstappen’s Australian GP lasted 5 laps unleashing the Ferrari pair to a 1-2 victory and top spot for Carlos. The Start of the race looked like it was going to be business…
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F1 Australian GP Qualifying: A Rollercoaster Ride from Start to Finish The F1 Australian GP Qualifying session was nothing short of dramatic, delivering suspense, surprises that had fans on the edge of their seats. From early exits to a nail-biting finish for pole position, let’s dive into the details of how the grid lines up…
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As Formula 1 heads Down Under, it’s time to dive into the history of Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.278km Number of Laps 58 Race Lap Record 1:20.235 (Sergio Perez – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:16.732 (Max Verstappen – 2023) First Grand Prix 1996 First Race Winner Damon Hill 2023 Race Winner…
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Former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin has won his legal challenge against the sanctions imposed by the European Union. These measures came into effect following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In response, the EU targeted both Mazepin and his father Dmitry in March 2022, citing their alleged support for and benefits from the…