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After a dramatic ending, George Russel claimed a crucial victory in the F1 Sprint Race at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix In the third Sprint Race of 2026, it was Russell who edged out Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli for the top spot. With tight contents and even tighter racing, Russell managed to hang onto…
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Welcome to our Canadian GP Sprint Race Live Blog! Montreal has already delivered a typically chaotic start to the weekend, with Mercedes once again setting the standard in Sprint Qualifying as George Russell secured pole position ahead of Kimi Antonelli after a closely fought session at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Friday’s running was heavily disrupted, with…
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Formula 1 is back, and the wait is finally over. The paddock heads to the United States for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, where regulation changes, unpredictable weather, and a sprint weekend promise a dramatic few days of racing. Miami International Autodrome The Miami International Autodrome returns as one of the more unique challenges on the Formula…
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George Russell arrives into the 2026 season with momentum that few drivers on the grid can match. A dominant victory in Australia, followed by a sprint win in China gave him an early lead in the championship. This immediately placed him at the centre of the title conversation. However, as we’ve already seen this season,…
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Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive start to the 2026 season by setting the pace in final practice at Suzuka, narrowly beating Mercedes teammate George Russell in a session that underlined the Silver Arrows’ dominance heading into qualifying. With all teams focused on final preparations, FP3 provided a crucial glimpse into the competitive order and once…
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Oscar Piastri ends an incident free Free Practice Two at the top of the timesheets at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. After a difficult start to the season, Piastri led Kimi Antonelli and George Russell around Suzuka. His teammate, Norris was able to slot into fourth while both Ferraris were forced to settle for fifth…
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George Russell set the pace in FP1 as teams focused heavily on testing and data collection during the opening session at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. Mercedes sets the early benchmark for the weekend It was another dominant session for Mercedes, with George putting in the fastest lap of a 1:31.666. His teammate Kimi Antonelli wasn’t…
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Formula 1 heads to Suzuka for the third round of the 2026 F1 Championship at the Japanese Grand Prix. With many teams still adjusting to the new regulations, and the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds disrupting the early season rhythm, this weekend carries added significance. Mercedes arrive as the early benchmark after…
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Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden victory in F1 this morning in Shanghai ahead of teammate George Russell and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. Take a bow Mercedes Kimi Antonelli drove a brilliant race to become only the second younger Grand Prix winner in history behind Max Verstappen. After losing the lead to Lewis Hamilton at the start…
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George Russell came out on top after an exciting opening battle with Lewis Hamilton. Action-packed opening laps It was a Mercedes front-row lock-out, with Ferrari drivers starting P4 and P6, separated by McLaren drivers. Despite the dominant qualifying, it remained to be seen whether the Silver Arrows would be challenged in the sprint race. Hamilton…
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Today’s one-hour free practice is a crucial one as the drivers get ready for the first sprint weekend of the season.
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After a jam-packed practice session, it was home favourite Oscar Piastri who topped the FP2 time sheets ahead of Mercedes duo Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, with a time of 1:19.729. McLaren back on form After a disappointing first practice session of the year for the team, McLaren bounced back from FP1 by topping the…
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After a challenging few years during the ground effect era, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team is going into the 2026 season with newfound confidence. Finishing P2 last year in the constructors’ standings, they are looking to pick up where they left off and dominate the grid once again. Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team It was the Brackley…
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Max Verstappen delivered under the Yas Marina floodlights to claim a decisive pole position for the final race of the 2025 Formula 1 season, beating title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a high-pressure qualifying session. With both championships on the line and track temperatures falling rapidly after sunset, the grid fight unfolded as…
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The final practice session of the 2025 Formula 1 season at Abu Dhabi delivered more action than expected, as George Russell topped the timesheets by the narrowest of margins while several incidents left teams with work to do before Qualifying. With air and track temperatures rising into the afternoon, the green light signaled the start…
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Max Vertsappen claims his seventh win of the season in a dramatic 2025 Qatar Grand Prix. Gaining crucial championship points, Verstappen is now in the hunt for his fifth Driver’s Championship. With a McLaren making critical mistakes, Oscar Piastri was left in second. While Carlos Sainz claimed his second podium for Williams finishing the Qatar…
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Max Verstappen eased to victory under the lights of Las Vegas to close to within twelve points of Oscar Piastri in the championship. Lando Norris recovered to second after a poor start, extending his lead in the championship with just two rounds to go. Another strong performance for George Russell saw the Mercedes driver round…