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Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Development Driver Jak Crawford will drive the AMR24 in the Abu Dhabi Young Driver Test this December. This will be the 19-year-old’s first time behind the wheel of the AMR24, following on from the AMR22 test he completed at Austria’s Red Bull Ring earlier in the year. Crawford joined…
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The Formula 1’s 2nd off-season isn’t just about driver transfers or upgrades but also about the brand-new Pirelli 2026 tyres. The changes in the tyres, paired with the upcoming 2026 regulations, have pushed Pirelli to develop entirely new compounds. Teams like Aston Martin, McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari are wasting no time testing these tyres…
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Carlos Sainz, Ferrari’s 30-year-old Spanish driver, remains consistent and intelligent on the track in a season marked by tight battles between the top teams. His level in 2024 is solid, with a notable improvement on 2023. His consistency and composure have earned him five podiums and a key victory at the Australian Grand Prix. He…
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Otmar Szafnauer has shed light on the drama surrounding Oscar Piastri’s contract debacle at Alpine in 2022, claiming that his image was used in a team press release to “deflect the incompetency” of others. Szafnauer, the team principal at Alpine’s Enstone base at the time, found himself in the middle of the controversy when news…
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hit back at the British media, accusing them of trying to convict him—but he claims not to care, as they aren’t the ones holding the power to keep him in office. Over the past year, Ben Sulayem has faced accusations of misogyny, allegedly meddling with race outcomes, and getting…
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Trident have announced that Charlie Wurz has signed for the team for his sophomore year in FIA Formula 3. This also makes Wurz the first confirmed driver for the 2025 Formula 3 grid, after the 2024 season came to a close at the Italian Grand Prix last month. Wurz completed his rookie Formula 3 campaign…
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“I love this sport, but I love it when I win.” Currently competing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, Victor Martins reflects on his challenging 2024 season so far, as he navigates his climb back to the top. A Challenging Start “You have doubt coming when you are not delivering, when you are not where…
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In just a few seasons, George Russell has established himself as a pillar of Formula 1. His racing intelligence and determination have made him one of the most respected drivers in the paddock. Since joining Mercedes in 2022, he has adapted to the challenges and proved his talent alongside Lewis Hamilton. At 26, he is…
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Daniel Ricciardo will not race for RB F1 team for the rest of the 2024 season, the team has confirmed, and will be replaced by Liam Lawson. After speculation that the Singapore Grand Prix would be Ricciardo’s last with the Red Bull junior team, it has now been confirmed the Australian will not race for…
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With Max catching up to Lando in quali, could he hold his pole position up against the provisional champion? Here is how the F1 2024 Singapore GP went down. Lando Norris displayed some blistering pace in yesterdays qualifying session and naturally took pole position. Interestingly, Max Verstappen was able to put his car on the…
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Home of Formula 1’s first night race, the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore never fails to provide an eventful race. Circuit Stats Track Length 4.94 km Number of Laps 62 Race Lap Record 1:35.867 (Lewis Hamilton – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:30.984 (Carlos Sainz – 2023) First Grand Prix 2008 First Race Winner Fernando…
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Friday practice was a difficult day for Mercedes and Red Bull are still chasing McLaren. Here is what unfolded for FP3 for the F1 2024 Singapore GP. McLaren’s newly legal rear wing proved to be successful for the team as they remain on top. With cars on their faster qualifying setup in preparation for tomorrow,…
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It is double Pole for Abbi Pulling, with the British driver lining up in first position for both Race One on Saturday and Race Two on Sunday with a fastest lap time of 2:03.631. With the track being almost ten degrees cooler than what it was in the afternoon’s practice session, the drivers still had…
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F1 Academy debuts in Singapore this weekend for round five of the 2024 season. With just three rounds of the Championship remaining, Aurielia Nobels, Chloe Chambers and Lola Lovinfosse reflect on their season so far, their goals for the remaining race weekends as well as breaking down their thoughts ahead of the series’ first visit…
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In just a few races, Oscar Piastri has already made Formula 1 history. His talent and composure, rare for a rookie, are causing a sensation. Since joining McLaren in September 2022, he has rapidly carved out a place for himself among the greats. At just 23, he has established himself as one of the sport’s…
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The F1 2024 Azerbaijan GP saw a 51 lap long fight for the lead between Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc. With Charles putting his car on pole, the odds were looking pretty positive for the Monegasque driver to clinch the win. However, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri put in a mighty drive, managed to challenge the leader…
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Invicta Racing’s Kush Maini has been dealt double post-race sanctions for causing a huge collision at the start of the F2 Feature Race at the Azerbaijan GP. The Indian driver failed to get off the line at lights-out, sending Oliver Goethe and Josep Maria Martí careering into the back of his car. Martí was catapulted…
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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri emerged victorious at the F1 2024 Azerbaijan GP, fending off the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc who was nipping at his heels for the majority of the race. A dramatic collision in the closing laps between the second Ferrari of Carlos Sainz and Sergio Pérez in the Red Bull saw the race finish…
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Lewis Hamilton is set to start the 2024 Azerbaijan GP from the pit lane following an engine change. Esteban Ocon will join him in the pits after a troubled start to the weekend for Alpine. The seven-time World Champion qualified in P7 yesterday afternoon, but Mercedes have opted to take a new power unit on…