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Oliver Bearman was the champion of the F2 Sprint Race at the 2024 Qatar GP with Jak Crawford in second and Richard Verschoor in third.
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Oscar Piastri emerged victorious in Qatar in a last-second position switchover by the McLaren duo. Norris, who led every lap of the F1 Sprint race at the 2024 Qatar GP, conceded the win to Piastri after they turned the final corner, after helping keep the Aussie out of the clutches of Mercedes’ George Russell in…
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Alpine F1 Team has announced that Paul Aron is set for Formula 1 next season. The Estonian will be the team’s Reserve Driver for the 2025 season to replace Jack Doohan, who moves into their second F1 seat. Only a year after his farewell to the Mercedes Junior Academy where he spent four years with…
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Hamilton’s Frustrations Show in Sprint Qualifying Lewis Hamilton has doubts over his speed after a tough day at the Lusail International Circuit, finishing Sprint Qualifying in P7. The seven-time world champion was uncharacteristically downbeat, openly admitting… “I’m just slow, and [it’s the] same every weekend.” After struggling to find pace, Hamilton’s frustrations were clear as…
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The two McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri emerged victorious over their Constructors rivals Ferrari in the F1 Sprint Quali session at the 2024 Qatar GP. While the two posted less-than-perfect final flying laps, Norris’ P1 and Piastri’s P3 finish saw them ahead of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, who finished in P4 and…
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Championship contenders Paul Aron and Gabriel Bortoleto finish in first and second position with Richard Verschoor completing the top three.
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All ten F1 teams, Formula 1 and the FIA have agreed to a new formal Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) charter which commits to improve diversity and inclusion across all organisations in the motorsport sector. Hamilton’s Drive For Change The charter is a result of recommendations from The Hamilton Commission in 2021, created with support from…
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The 2024 Drivers’ Championship fight came to an end at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen being crowned for the fourth consecutive year over Lando Norris. Fighting For Victory When asked if this title fight was harder than what he expected it to be, Norris replied: “No, I didn’t even expect to be…
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Charles Leclerc claims he has to “think for myself” from now on following a frustrating 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Frustrations As Championship Fight Continues “I won’t go into detail. I’m not happy,” said Leclerc during his post-race interview. Leclerc finished the race in fourth position, behind Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz who took the final podium…
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The Las Vegas Strip Circuit burst onto the calendar in 2023, bringing all the glitz and glamour of show-business along with it. Circuit Stats Track Length 6.201 km Number of Laps 50 Race Lap Record 1:35.490 (Oscar Piastri – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:32.726 (Charles Leclerc – 2023) First Grand Prix 2023 First Race Winner…
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Verstappen’s longterm plan discussed – With Max Verstappen on the cusp of his fourth consecutive Formula 1 world championship, he has been back on the topic of his future in the sport. While fans are eager to see how many titles the Dutchman can rack up, Verstappen has been quick to set realistic expectations. “I’m…
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Christian Horner has put to rest any speculation about a last-minute attempt to bring Carlos Sainz to Red Bull next season, despite ongoing rumors about Sergio Perez’s future with the team. Sainz has already secured a multi-year contract to join Williams starting in 2025, but recent sightings of Red Bull’s team principal Horner leaving the…
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DAMS Lucas Oil has confirmed Dino Beganovic’s F2 debut. With the team announcing the Sweedish Driver would be replacing Juan Manuel Correa for the final two rounds of the 2024 Formula 2 season. Beganovic joins Formula 2 after an impressive Formula 3 campaign, where he battled for the championship title until the final race, ultimately…
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Formula 1 have agreed a six-year extension agreement with the Automobile Club of Monaco, meaning the series will continue to race around the streets of Monaco until 2031. Circuit de Monaco’s History A race on the first F1 Calendar in 1950 and a permanent fixture since 1955, the Monaco Grand Prix is one of the…
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Alpine’s F1 driver line-up for 2025 might not be as locked in as they once thought. Rumours are swirling that Jack Doohan could be out before he even gets started, with Franco Colapinto potentially taking his spot. Alpine’s Plan for Doohan in Doubt Australian driver Jack Doohan was all set to join Alpine’s F1 team…
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Better known as Interlagos, the Autódromo José Carlos Pace is a firm favourite amongst Formula 1 fans. We take a look at the history of this iconic racing circuit. Circuit Stats Track Length 4.309 km Number of Laps 71 Race Lap Record 1:10.540 (Valtteri Bottas – 2018) Qualifying Lap Record 1:07.281 (Lewis Hamilton – 2018)…
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Max Verstappen has been handed a five-second time penalty and one penalty point on his license for a Virtual Safety Car breach during the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race. Therefore, the Red Bull driver now falls into fourth position behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc after crossing the finish line in third. Verstappen’s VSC Infringement The closing…
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Lando Norris took victory at the Sprint Race F1 2024 Brazil ahead of his teammate Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen.
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The Circuit of the Americas has hosted the biggest names in racing since 2012, and provides plenty of thrills for spectators. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.513 km Number of Laps 56 Race Lap Record 1:13.169 (Charles Leclerc – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:32.029 (Valtteri Bottas – 2019) First Grand Prix 2012 First Race Winner Lewis…
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F1 Sprint Qualifying Brazilian GP 2024 – McLaren dominate the Sprint Race shoot-out with Oscar Piastri capturing his first-ever pole and teammate Lando Norris narrowly behind. The session was filled with strategy shifts, unexpected penalties, and a looming rain threat that kept drivers and teams on edge. SQ1: Ferrari, McLaren, and an Unpredictable Track Ferrari…