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The 2012 F1 season was one for the ages. The season started with seven different winners from the first seven races, including Pastor Maldonado’s only F1 victory. When the F1 circus arrived at the final race of the season at Interlagos, Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso were the last challengers for the…
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It had been a tense battle for the title in 1964, and it came to a thrilling conclusion at the Mexican Grand Prix. About The Mexican Grand Prix The first official Mexican Grand Prix took place in 1963 at the Ciudad Deportiva Magdalena Mixhuca. Now known as the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the circuit sits over…
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McLaren surge ahead as grip issues and reliability troubles dominate FP3 The high altitude of Mexico City made its presence felt once again in the final practice session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Lando Norris led the way for McLaren in FP3, setting a commanding benchmark of 1:16.633, while others battled unpredictable grip, overheating tyres,…
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In the 2025 Azerbaijan GP, the Formula 1 grid produced another spectacular race as the championship leader crashed out of the race.
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The sun beamed down on the roaring Tifosi ahead of F1 Qualifying at the 2025 Italian GP. After a tight battle, Max Verstappen took pole, and Lando Norris in 2nd set a new track record. It was a disappointing day for Ferrari however, with Leclerc in 4th and Hamilton 5th. Get 10% off all official F1 Merch…
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As chaos and confusion unfolded before him, Pierre Gasly kept a cool head and was rewarded with an emotional race win. About The Italian Grand Prix When you think of Formula 1 in Italy, you think of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Dubbed “The Temple of Speed”, drivers push around the circuit at full throttle for…
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As with every Dutch Grand Prix, the grandstands were flooded with a sea of orange, roaring in support of their home hero, Max Verstappen. However, the Winners’ Trophy did not land in his hands, it instead fell into the hands of the driver from Down Under, Oscar Piastri. The race resulted in heartbreak for Ferrari…
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Hesketh Racing were well-known for their lavish playboy style. But in 1975 they drew a different kind of attention with a shock win at Zandvoort. About The Dutch Grand Prix There’s been an intimate relationship between Zandvoort and motorsports racing that goes back as far as 1939. A temporary street circuit was built and a…
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The 2021 season was all about Max vs Lewis. But at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the world celebrated with an unexpected winner. About The Hungarian Grand Prix On 24th March 1986, the first ever Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix took place. It was something of a curiosity, being the first Formula 1 race to be…
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As expected, whenever Formula 1 returns to the historical Spa-Francorchamps circuit, rainy weather promptly arrives on Grand Prix Sunday. Naturally then, this year’s Formula 2 drivers readied themselves for yet another rainy race. Rolling Start To ensure the drivers’ safety while racing in wet weather conditions, the drivers formed up under the Safety Car before…
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On one of the most historic tracks on the Formula 1 calendar, the 2025 grid set out for the Sprint Race in Belgium. A few drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, had an unfortunate sprint qualifying yesterday and were looking to make up for it in the 15-lap race today. Alpine Out of Sprint Points Contention Even…
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The changeable weather at Spa-Francorchamps always brings a challenge, but in 2021 it brought chaos and controversy. About The Belgian Grand Prix Since 1950, Formula 1 has raced at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. It’s just one of seven circuits that has been used since the Formula 1 World Championship began, and it’s a…
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When it comes to memorable moments in Formula 1, the 1991 British Grand Prix produced possibly one of the most iconic images of all time. About The British Grand Prix The British Grand Prix has been part of the Formula One World Championship since the very beginning. In fact, the first ever Formula 1 World…
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In the final FP3 session in the Styrian Hills, the grid completed their final preparations before qualifying this afternoon. Green Light on FP3 Max Verstappen was the first driver to take to the track in FP3, as others waited in their pit boxes according to their run plans. Lando Norris followed suit after 15 minutes,…
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The 2025 Spanish Grand Prix marked the end of an exhausting triple header. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest winners and losers from the race.
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First-time F2 pole sitter Arvid Lindblad led the field for the F2 Spanish Feature Race. He was hoping to convert his maiden pole into a race victory. Following yesterday’s sprint, Alex Dunne reclaimed the championship lead, edging Luke Browning by just three points heading into the feature race. The title contenders lined up side by…
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Multiple records were broken at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, as the world witnessed a future world champion take his first ever win. About The Spanish Grand Prix The Spanish Grand Prix joined the Formula One World Championship calendar in 1951. Over the decades, it’s been hosted at a number of locations across Spain. Circuits…