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Charles Leclerc has said the lack of Ferrari pace was “strange” around China as the team struggled to match the frontrunners. Leclerc came home a respectable 4th with his teammate just behind in Shanghai. Despite this, the Monegasque driver was unhappy with the performance on the car throughout the weekend. “I don’t think are found…
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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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Ferrari have confirmed the deal to bring 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari from 2025. The Ex-Mercedes driver will partner Charles Leclerc. The Deal In a move that has sent Formula 1 fans worldwide into a frenzy, Lewis Hamilton has activated a release option in his contract and is leaving the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1…
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As the Formula 1 2023 season comes to an end, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the twists and turns of Ferrari’s season. From their ambitious start to the challenging finish, the team has undergone significant changes. After finishing a distant second in the Constructors’ Championship in 2022, Ferrari underwent an overhaul. The management hierarchy…
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Five Things To Watch Max Verstappen may be champion but there’s still much to fight for at the Austin Grand Prix. Here’s five things to watch this weekend. It’s been a near-perfect season for both Red Bull and Max Verstappen. Losing one race this year and entering the Austin Grand Prix still as firm favourites…
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We’re often told that F1 has never been more competitive, but is this really true? When was Formula 1 most competitive? The current F1 grid is incredibly close. Lets take Monaco as an example as the circuit has remained around two miles long, give or take, since the first Grand Prix was run there in…
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The only non-Red Bull driver to beat Max Verstappen this year will sit out of the #QatarGP Carlos Sainz, after a respectable P6 in Saturday’s Sprint, is out of the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix due to fuel leak. Sainz was due to start the feature race at the Lusail International Circuit in P12 after a…
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In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, Carlos Sainz emerges as Ferrari’s undeniable leader, challenging norms set by his teammate, Charles Leclerc. Discover the intriguing dynamics of Ferrari’s star duo in the 2023 season. Challenging Expectations Sainz, who stepped into Ferrari’s racing boots in 2021, faced scepticism about overshadowing the talented Charles Leclerc. However, Sainz’s…
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Ferrari have found themselves at the top of the rankings during Free Practices 1 and 2 at the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix. Mercedes, Aston Martin and McLaren also look to be strong contenders this weekend in a bid to take on championship leaders Red Bull. Free Practice 1 Charles Leclerc had a promising start to…
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Sixty years ago the 1963 Belgian Grand Prix ran in circumstances so terrifying and dangerous nobody would dream of racing in them in this current age. It was a race won by a quiet genius, putting in a performance of almost superhuman skill. This is the story of that race and the tragic path that…
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This weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix marks the most recent in an event stretching back to the mid 1980s, the end of the Cold War, and a newly emerging global F1. This is the story of that race and how the World Championship went behind the Iron Curtain. It is hard to imagine a sport which…
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The 1973 British Grand Prix at Silverstone was the last to be run on the uncompromising high speed perimeter track. It produced a race which would have huge ramifications for some teams, drivers and the circuit overall. There is a very simple reason why the United Kingdom became the dominant player in Formula One. It’s…
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The current Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring is one of the better circuits on the calendar. Beautiful scenery, gradient, character and challenge. It is however a shadow of the circuit layout it sits within. The old circuit it replaced was mighty and fierce in the extreme. This is the story of the…
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Fifty years ago Formula One saw the safety car used for the first time. The results were shambolic and it’s still not totally clear who actually won. This is the story of that epic tangle of a race. Sitting ten miles North of the bank of Lake Ontario sits Mosport Park. This is the original…
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Both Ferrari drivers agreed that the Scuderia still has some work to do after a challenging Spanish Grand Prix. The car is not performing well even with the new upgrades. Home hero Carlos Sainz Jr came 5th while his teammate Leclerc didn’t even break into the points after qualifying troubles. They were in a different…
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Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champ, might leave Mercedes, for Ferrari in a cool £40m Deal! Can you believe it? Ferrari is reportedly dangling a jaw-dropping £40m in front of Lewis Hamilton to tempt him away from Mercedes. This potential move has set the F1 world abuzz with excitement and speculation. At 38 years old,…
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Felipe Massa is said to be exploring his options for a legal challenge on his potential 2008 Drivers Championship. Back in February Bernie Ecclestone made bold claims about the legitimacy of Lewis Hamilton’s first Drivers Championship in 2008 with McLaren. Stating that he feels Felipe Massa should be the true drivers champion that year. The…
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Trip to Madrid anyone? Because The Formula 1 Exhibition is now open. 5 years in the making, this groundbreaking exhibition lifts the curtain on the Formula 1 story. Formula 1’s past, present and future is all combined in one place. Will you be making the trip to Madrid to check out the remains of Romain…
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As qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix got underway, the focus was on Ferrari and Red Bull – Would Red Bull dominate the rest of the field? What is Ferrari’s true pace? Q1 – All Eyes On The Bottom Five The pit light went green and all 20 drivers were released under the lights…
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The Aston Martin’s were the first to hit the track in FP3, both Stroll and Alonso completing one lap on the mediums before boxing for hards and going on their way. The two had a quiet session, completing their run plans and meeting expectations. Different strategies were at play in FP3, as the teams and…