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Tag: F12022
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There have been reports emerging in recent days that the South African GP is set to make a return to the F1 calendar for the first time since 1993. Talks are at an advanced stage and FIA president Stefano Domenicali will “make a whistle-stop tour” of the nation next week. Organisers will hope to get…
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Max Verstappen won a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix following a duel with his teammate and the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. It was Perez who started quickest darting up the inside to take 1st on lap 1. However following another double retirement for the Scuderia it was Verstappen who pulled out a comfortable gap to take…
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When it comes to F1, there is a broad and diverse mix of circuits on the calendar. Some modern, some old, some largely unchanged, some almost unrecognisable from their debut on the calendar. This article is going to be my rundown of circuits I feel are overrated, and why I feel they are. I suspect…
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Silver Arrows team principal Toto Wolff hopes a deal can be found so that the historic race can continue to make history. The Monaco Grand Prix, which has been on the calander every year, with the exception of 1952, 1953 and 2020, to some, it’s regarded as the jewel in the Formula 1 crown, this…
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The FIA have today announced the departure of Peter Bayer from his positions as Secretary General for Sport and F1 Executive Director, positions he has held since 2017 and 2021 respectively. In a statement, the FIA “warmly thanks him for the achievements he has contributed to the development of motor sport over the last five…
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Australia is a country known for its sunshine. Its hot weather. Its glorious beaches. Honey badgers. However, for one honey badger it is not exactly beaming sunshine. Daniel Ricciardo has not had the best of times at McLaren. In fact, it has been a rather torrid time for the Australian driver. There have been some…
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They said bad things come in threes. For Leclerc, that has been a string of no finishes or starts at his home race. However is 2022 the year we see that change? The monegasque driver has just taken pole position around the streets of Monte Carlo, and securing another scuderia front row lockout at the…
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Charles LeClerc produced a stunning lap to take his first Spanish pole position. The Monegasque driver was the only driver on track to record a time in 1:18s, as he beat title rival Max Verstappen to the front of the grid. Leclerc did not have it easy in qualifying, as he overcooked his first run…
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While the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will remain in its spiritual home on the F1 testing calendar, people have been starting to question its value on race day, with a series of sub-par Sundays in recent years. With long straights and a variety of corners, the track lends itself perfectly to the endless running required in…
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Alpine are set to make a decision on who will drive along side Esteban Ocon from 2023. Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer has stated that although it’s a bit early at the moment, they will be looking to make decision around the British GP. With both Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri both looking for a…
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This morning Mclaren has confirmed its intention to enter the 22/23 season of Formula E. McLaren had signed an option in January of 2021, that coupled with a period of assessment has led to the decision to enter the Formula E championship from next season and the beginning of the GEN3 era. McLaren will support…
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2022 might be a revolutionary and important year for F1, with new cars designed for better racing, and new drivers emerging at the top end. But, 2022 is also highlighting some of the absolute WORST of Formula 1, from tracks, to politics, to ignoring fans. I’ll preface this by saying that I absolutely adore…
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Charles LeClerc has taken another pole position in 2022 as his hunt for his first F1 world championship continues. He topped all three qualifying sessions to take the first pole position at Miami. The Monegasque was assisted by his Spanish teammate to take the first Ferrari 1-2 in qualifying since 2019. Rounding out the top…
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The hype has been building ever since the last plane flew out of Imola for the inaugural Miami GP. The anticipation is huge and with just days to go till the the first outing on track, there is little to suggest anything but a blockbuster of a weekend. Formula One’s history with America has been…
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The FIA have come under fire for delaying plans to double the number of sprint races from 2023. The 10 teams unanimously backed the proposal to hold six sprints next year put forward by the commercial rights holders F1. However an FIA statement following a Formula One Commission meeting on Tuesday said they were “still…
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Max Verstappen has claimed his second race win of the season, to round out a fantastic weekend for the young Dutchman. He drove a flawless race, aided by his Mexican compadre Sergio “Checo” Perez in P2, to bring home a 1-2 for Red Bull, and only their second one of the turbo hybrid era. The…
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2022 has provided us F1 fans with a breath of fresh air. New teams and drivers challenging at the top, closer racing, tighter race finishes and a shake up of the order but to name a few. One of the biggest revelations of the new F1 era, is to see Ferrari fighting for a title.…
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Buggyra ZM Racing has joined forces with Motors Formula Team (MFT), a motorsport start-up focused on enhancing diversity in the motorsports industry. Together they have launched the Equality & Diversity Program, a campaign to raise awareness about equality, respect, and diversity in motorsports and to help young racers from unusual backgrounds to become successful in…
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Throughout Formula 1’s history, we’ve heard a plethora of iconic nicknames given to drivers by fans and the media. F1’s very first championship winner Giuseppe Farina is still widely known by his nickname Nino, so it’s no surprise that this somewhat pointless tradition still exists now. Let’s take a look at some of the great,…
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George Russell claims his first podium for Mercedes and secures second in the drivers’ championship at the Australian Grand Prix. After achieving P5 in qualifying, Lewis Hamilton was confident he and his team mate could fight for a potential podium, but many considered that a pipe dream. However in a race that saw three retirements…