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Alpha Tauri are expecting a major boost in performance that will help them catch up to the midfield with their new Upgrade Package Right now Alpha Tauri are going through a rough patch. They’re sitting at P9 in the constructor standings, barely ahead of their rivals Williams by just one point. Both the team and…
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Due to unprecedented rainfall in the region surrounding the Imola GP track, it has been decided that the Imola Grand Prix will not go ahead this weekend. Formula 1 had been in discussions with all relevant parties and authorities, with the outcome being that they would be unable to provide a safe environment for the…
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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Jeopardy! F1 Staff Told to Stay Away Due to Devastating Flooding The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is facing a major crisis! As heavy rain relentlessly pours down on Imola, Formula 1 employees have been issued a stern warning: do not travel to the circuit! Italian authorities have evacuated thousands of…
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The return of the Malaysia GP is “just a matter of time” according to the Motorsport Association Malaysia president. Formula 1 raced their from 1999 until 2017 at the Sepang International Circuit. It dropped of the calendar for the 2018 onwards. The decision to cancel their contract early was taken due to increased costs hosting…
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It’s an agonizing wait for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as they must hold on for three more grands prix before McLaren introduces a significant upgrade package. The major McLaren Upgrades for the MCL60 are slated for the F1 Canadian Grand Prix in June and the F1 British Grand Prix in July. Unfortunately, before we…
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Daniel Ricciardo and Nyck De Vries are the target of paddock gossip. Daniel Ricciardo and Nyck de vries may be inline for a switcheroo at Alpha Tauri according to various paddock rumours. De Vries hasn’t been doing so well this season, and people started speculating when Ricciardo paid a visit to Faenza recently. Ricciardo, who’s…
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Boston just got faster. Ever wanted to race around the streets of Vegas? Or be the next Lewis Hamilton? The F1 Arcade makes it possible. Based in Boston Seaport, the first US F1 Arcade venue will open in early 2024. Sim Racing Success Following the success of the flagship venue in St Pauls and the…
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The Miami GP had all the ingredients to produce a classic, however the final product was just ok. With some drivers out of position, the Miami GP could have served up a classic Formula 1 race, however it may not have been the classic we al hoped for, but it was a decent enough race…
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The F1 Miami GP Free Practice is here and we have the lowdown on what happened through both sessions. FP1: Russell Dominates for Mercedes, Outpacing Hamilton in Miami Mercedes showed a strong comeback in the opening practice session in Miami after a challenging weekend in Baku. George Russell outperformed his teammate Lewis Hamilton to secure…
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Want handmade Formula 1 fits that go with any outfit? Want merchandise that doesn’t break the bank? Want to support a small business? Then check out Fifth Gear Garms. In this series ‘Talking with Tatum‘ I’ll be interviewing my favourite Formula 1 small business owners, brands and creators. Celebrating a year of success, this Formula…
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Fernando Alonso’s support for Lance Stroll was evident in the race in Baku In a display of camaraderie during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso revealed his commitment to assisting his teammate, Lance Stroll, in his future role as the face of the Aston Martin Formula 1 team. Alonso values Stroll’s potential as a long-term…
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George Russell criticizes Max Verstappen’s remarks after the post-sprint race incident In the aftermath of the sprint race, George Russell voiced his dissatisfaction with Max Verstappen’s comments towards him, stating that Verstappen “let himself down” with his choice of words. The clash between Verstappen and Russell occurred on the first lap at Turn 2, leading…
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Adrian Newey Commits to Red Bull Racing with Contract Extension, Bolstering Championship Aspirations
Red Bull’s Dominance Continues as Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey, Renews Contract Red Bull Racing’s chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, has officially agreed to a contract extension with the team, putting an end to speculations about his future, according to a report from Motorsport.com. Newey, a legendary designer in Formula 1, has been a fundamental…
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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend saw a VERY late change to the structure of “Sprint Weekend”, ushering in new systems and a new weekend format. And I absolutely hated it! F1 need to either s**t or get off the pot when it comes to Sprints. The Good The Sprint Weekend changes for the Baku weekend…
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F1 Sprint: Baku GP – Sergio takes the first Sprint of the season This week is the debut of the new F1 Sprint weekend in the Baku GP. We have already had Qualifying for the main race on Friday. Today was a dedicated Sprint event. Sergio takes first place from Leclerc and the wounded Max…
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F1 qualifying: Baku GP – Max Verstappen narrowly misses out on P1 as Charles Leclerc grabs pole in Azerbaijan. Quali 1 This qualifying session had lots of red flags, and Charles Leclerc ended up being the fastest when time ran out. Man, those red flags are getting a real workout this season, and this session…
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After much speculation and discussions, Formula 1 has announced a new sprint format for the Sprint Weekends, reducing the amount of Free Practice Sessions and turning Saturday into “Sprint Day” The New System The new system, which will be used at all Sprint weekends will now follow this schedule: Friday Saturday Sunday Sprint Shootout Qualifying…
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The new programme aims to support development of new talent into top-level motorsport. McLaren has announced the formation of the McLaren Driver Development programme, led by former McLaren test driver, F1 driver and Le Mans winner, Emanuele Pirro. The programme will support drivers from karting to professional racing, with the aim of facilitating the progression…
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The summer break is enough to bring any Formula 1 fan to tears. But now we have the Formula 1 Spring Break… 28 days of antagonizing waiting. Because there is no F1 racing till the 30th April. I repeat, no F1 racing until the 30th April. How will you survive? Well there’s no room for…
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Formula 1 has become very popular, not only with fans but with promoters. People want to have a slice of the Formula 1 pie, unfortunately the pie will run out, with some people (promoters) missing out on a slice. Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali has mentioned this issue, stating that long standing venues can not…