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Kevin Magnussen got off to an electrifying start to hold the lead after turn 1 as all drivers made it through without incident, unfortunately for him however the lead didn’t last long as Max Verstappen took the lead on lap 3 heading into turn 1, which most expected to happen. After Magnussen was passed by…
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Oscar Piastri will join McLaren for the Young Driver test after the Abu Dhabi GP after an agreement reached to release the young Australian from Alpine early Motorsport.com has reported that Alpine and McLaren have came to an agreement to allow Piastri to move to McLaren before the end of the calendar year. With the…
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Kevin Magnussen takes his first career pole and Haas’ first pole on the rainy Brazilian circuit.
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As we head towards Interlagos this weekend, it only seems right to look back at a true icon of not only the sport, but the country of Brazil. Someone whose name is shared with those famous first two corners, and whose generosity would be remembered for generations to come. Aryton Senna. When Aryton Senna was…
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Helmut Marko has revealed that Red Bull’s wind tunnel, which is currently situated in a listed building, has garnered some complaints from the Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey. Newey, who has amassed eleven Constructors Championships with his input to Formula 1 car design over the years has aired his complaints about the wartime building the…
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Columbia has become the latest country to express interest in an F1 race, with the mayor of Barranquilla, Jaime Pumarejo stating that the “process is progressing favourably”. The Barranquilla city official told Colombian Newspaper El Heraldo that a new addition to the calendar is “a real, palpable possibility” but later admitted “there is still a…
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Although McLaren’s agreement with Piastri has long been signed, it was believed that McLaren’s new recruit would not be available until the end of the season. France’s Auto Hedbo has reported that Oscar Piastri was with McLaren for a private two day test at the Paul Ricard Circuit. The report continues that the Australian was…
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Sebastian Vettel will retire from FORMULA 1 at the end of the season bringing an end to a very respectable and illustrious career in the sport. To mark his final race in the sport, Sebastian Vettel will be auctioning off space on his final ever helmet; aptly title “The Final Lap”. Designed by Jens Munser…
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Nico Hulkenberg could be about to make his much anticipated return to the grid in 2023 with the American F1 outfit HAAS. Rumours have been circling for a while that Mick Schumacher’s seat at the team was in jeopardy, with front runner to replace him being Nico Hulkenberg. Well according to Jack Plooij of Ziggo…
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Nelson Piquet is once again in the limelight for something he has said on social media. This time for “alleged incitation to violence and for stimulating rifts between the military and other branches of power”. The three time World Champion Nelson Piquet is an outspoken supporter of Jair Bolsonaro who held the office of President…
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Alpha Tauri driver, Pierre Gasly is on the verge of triggering a race ban after taking another penalty point at the Mexican GP Gasly could be the first driver to be banned under the penalty points system since it’s introduction in 2014. Under the system drivers are allowed to accrue 12 penalty points over a…
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Max Verstappen shows why he is the 2022 Champion with his first pole at the Mexican GP, however he has the resurgent Mercedes for company. Q1 Q1 ended with the usual 5 drivers dropping out, some of them will be the usual suspects other maybe a tiny surprise. At the bottom it was Latifi that…
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To comply with FIA regulations, that state that two FP1 sessions in a season must be given to a rookie, several teams have elected the Mexican GP to alot their rookies into their cars. Who is driving where? MERCEDES Nyck de Vries in for George Russell Mercedes have elected to use Nyck De Vries for…
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For a while now speculation has been rife around the paddock that Oracle Red Bull Racing had breached the 2021 budget cap. Christian Horner was adamant that his team were in the clear however the FIA released earlier this month that there was what was considered a minor overspend by the energy drink owned team.…
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During an interview with select media at the USGP in Austin, seven-time F1 champion confirmed he is in discussions with Mercedes over a new multi year deal Lewis Hamilton, confirmed his intention to continue in Formula 1 for the foreseeable future. Although the Mercedes driver is struggling in 2022, with the Mercedes unable to keep…
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Fernando Alonso was given a 30 second penalty for driving an “unsafe” car during the USGP after HAAS protested the result, demoting the Spaniard to 15th from 7th, however at a meeting prior to the Mexican GP, stewards have overturned the penalty, reinstating the 7th place finish. In a video meeting, Renault owned Alpine proteested…
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Lewis Hamilton is outlining his post Formula 1 life with the launch of his TV/Film production company; Dawn Apollo Films. The new production company, which has been set up in partnership with Cooper, an investment and talent advisory firm that specialises in entertainment, media, fashion and sports – which is headed by Hamilton’s media talent…
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Audi has finally confirmed the partnership with Sauber. Alfa Romeo will continue to sponsor Sauber untill the end of 2023, honouring the agreement with the Italian manufacturer. The team will continue to use Ferrari power until the end of 2025. It is clear that we share values and a vision, and we look forward to…
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It seems that all of Fernando Alonso’s hard work during the race has been taken away from him. While racing in the US Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas, Fernando Alonso had a shunt with Lance Stroll, sending his Alpine car airborne and damaging it in the process. Alonso was able to get…
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Thats another seat filled for the 2023 season as Williams Racing sign the American Logan Sergeant to their team to replace the outgoing Nicholas Latifi. All this depends on him acquiring the relevant super license points over the last few races of this season by appearing in Free Practice 1 sessions. Something Williams is sure…