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Lando Norris tops FP1 in Abu Dhabi. The first session of the championship showdown may have gone in favour of Norris, but Max Verstappen wasn’t far behind. Rookies on track It was an unusual grid for the first session at the Yas Marina circuit, as many rookie drivers took to the track. Championship contender Oscar…
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The 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw a dream win for Lotus, and gave rise to one of the greatest radio messages of all time. About The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix In early 2007 the first mentions were made of a race being held in Abu Dhabi. There were already plans in motion to create…
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Oscar Piastri produced a stellar performance after holding his top position in the F1 Sprint at the 2025 Qatar GP. He now stands 2nd place in the Drivers Championship. Where is everyone? You might’ve noticed the starting grid was smaller than usual. That’s because 4 drivers started from the grid. These include both Alpines, Lance…
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Richard Verschoor took victory during the F2 Sprint Race at the 2025 Qatar GP for MP Motorsport, sparking his title hopes.
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Desert races always bring their own unique set of environmental challenges. At the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, everyone struggled to beat the heat. About The Qatar Grand Prix In 2021, the inaugural Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix was held at the Lusail International Circuit (also known as the Losail International Circuit). Whilst the circuit was…
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McLaren went into the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend with momentum, but instead of consolidating their advantage, they left with a shocking double disqualification that dramatically reshaped the title fight. Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were stripped of their finishes, second and fourth on track respectively, after post-race scrutineering revealed their skid blocks had…
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Just one of two non-rookie drivers who currently stand in the top five in the FIA Formula 2 World Championship, the stakes are high for Jak Crawford as the final two rounds approach.
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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was the recipient of the 2025 Don Award, celebrating his accomplishments as an athlete. He made history as the first ever motorsport athlete to receive the award. Some Don Award history Named after cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, the award is given annually to an Australian athlete that has inspired the nation. The…
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Breaking News from the desert! Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to plank wear. A representative for both drivers were summoned to the stewards at 23:45 local time. This was due to an alleged breach of Article 3.5.9 e)of the FIA Formula One Technical Regulations…
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Max Verstappen eased to victory under the lights of Las Vegas to close to within twelve points of Oscar Piastri in the championship. Lando Norris recovered to second after a poor start, extending his lead in the championship with just two rounds to go. Another strong performance for George Russell saw the Mercedes driver round…
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Lando Norris led a frustrating session resulting from a red flag during FP2. A drizzly start saw the drivers emerge 5 minutes and 30 seconds into the session. Complaints of low grip echoed on the radio’s as the track slowly dried out in the cool temperatures. Franco Colapinto started the session strong with a lap…
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Leclerc topped the times on a dusty Las Vegas track during FP1 . As the sun set on the strip, Lawson complained about low grip on the radio early on in the session, with many drivers finding conditions difficult. McLaren test rear wing and unusual addition. McLaren changed the rear wing on Oscar Piastri’s car…
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Ex-Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has seen his £64 million claim concerning his 2008 title approved to go to trial. Massa claims that he is the rightful winner of Lewis Hamilton’s first world title in 2008. The Brazilian dramatically missed out on the title by 1 point in the final race in Brazil. The enquiry is…
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The F1 Academy season concludes under the dazzling lights of Nevada this weekend as the series supports the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP.
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It was a dazzling show when Formula 1 returned to Las Vegas in 2023, but back in 1982 things looked a lot different. About The Las Vegas Grand Prix As of 2025, Formula 1 will have raced in Las Vegas just five times in the sport’s history. And it didn’t exactly have the most glamorous…
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Who would have thought before the summer break that this would even be a conversation? But you can never rule out the Dutch lion that is Max Verstappen. We take a look at some of the possible paths for the 2025 Drivers’ title between championship leader Lando Norris and Max. Summer Resurgence for RedBull. Since…
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Lando Norris tops free practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix 2025, followed by Oscar Piastri, Nico Hulkenberg, Fernando Alonso and Gabriel Bortoleto. Its A Sprint, Not A Marathon The cars took to a sunny and hot Interlagos track on Friday in Brazil for the only practice session of this Sprint weekend. Creating extra pressure on…
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Alpine have announced that Franco Colapinto will continue to drive for them for the 2026 season. Having replaced Jack Doohan at the Enstone firm after just 6 races, Colapinto has failed to score any points this season. Reserve driver Paul Aron was previously mentioned by Flavio Briatore as a potential full-time driver for next year.…