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Lewis Hamilton returns to F1 pole position at the Hungarian GP Qualifying, his first pole since December 2021 pipping Max Verstappen to the top spot by a mere 0.003 seconds. F1 Hungarian GP Qualifying – Q1 With the new qualifying system being used for the first time (each driver has 11 sets of tyres instead…
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As Verstappen and Redbull continue to the Championship with a faultless drive, the 2023 British GP belongs to McLaren with Lando Norris taking second and Oscar Piastri finishing fourth. Are McLaren back? The Start Max Verstappen started in a now familiar pole position at the British GP, however he was joined by a new driver,…
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Formula 1 returns to Silverstone for the British GP. Free practice at this weekend’s British GP is an important one for a number of teams, as several have brough new parts that are needing assessed. Alpha Tauri and Afla Romeo have brought several new upgrades in an effort to drag themselves away from the rear…
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Helmut Marko has put an element of blame at Lewis Hamilton for how Alex Albon Redbull career played out Alex Albon and Redbull Albon’s career started off well enough at Redbull while driving for Toro Rosso leading to Redbull promoting him to the main Redbull team to replace the struggling Pierre Gasly during the 2019…
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The Canadian GP results, pretty predictable right? With the pole sitter usually taking the win here in Canada, it was a similar story today with Verstappen taking his 41st win. Accompanied on the podium by Alonso and Hamilton. Fun fact, 40% of Red Bull’s victories have come from Verstappen. Unsurprising in this era of Dutch…
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Yes, that’s right! You’re invited to the McLaren Technology Centre tour! McLaren x GetYourGuide are levelling up the fan experience by allowing you behind the scenes on an exclusive tour of the McLaren Technology Centre. With 99% of fans never attending a race it’s important for Formula 1 teams to improve fan experiences away from…
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F1 Spanish GP Results – Max Verstappen dominated the Spanish Grand Prix, leaving Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to fight for second and third places respectively. Verstappen defended his position against Carlos Sainz at the start, but Hamilton’s attempt to overtake was hindered, resulting in contact with Lando Norris and a broken wing for the…
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Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champ, might leave Mercedes, for Ferrari in a cool £40m Deal! Can you believe it? Ferrari is reportedly dangling a jaw-dropping £40m in front of Lewis Hamilton to tempt him away from Mercedes. This potential move has set the F1 world abuzz with excitement and speculation. At 38 years old,…
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Question… Who was the Highest Earning F1 Driver 22/23? In a surprise turn of events, Lewis Hamilton outearned Max Verstappen despite his disastrous F1 season, becoming the Highest Earning F1 driver from May 2022 to May 2023. In total, Hamilton pocketed a whopping $65m/£52m, versus Verstappen who trailed closely behind with $64m/£51m. On the field,…
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Mercedes Upgrades Imola! Toto Confident of Improvements Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Mercedes, the once-unstoppable force in Formula 1, is desperately trying to dig themselves out of their current slump. The Mercedes team is hoping that their upcoming upgrade at Imola will be the secret sauce they need to turn the tide in their…
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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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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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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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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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If you’re anything like me, the news of Angela Cullen and Lewis Hamilton splitting last month came as a huge shock. Their bond seemed unbreakable. But now it seems Angela Cullen is moving on from Hamilton. After 7 years, Hamilton decided it was time to part ways. Cullen filled a very close role of physiotherapist,…
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Will Hamilton make the move to Ferrari? For many of us Hamilton fans we wish nothing more than to see ‘Hamilton to Ferrari’. Why? Because most of the greats have driven for Ferrari. Prost, Fangio, Lauda and Schumacher just to name a few. But will the 7 time champ have his time to shine at…
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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…
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Is a Move to Ferrari on the cards for Lewis Hamilton? It’s no secret that seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton has been less than satisfied by the Mercedes cars’ performance over the past two seasons. The British driver has made it clear that he is seeking that eighth title, leading to speculation that…
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Damson Idris has been cast to star alongside Brad Pitt in the Lewis Hamilton produced Formula 1 Movie. Damson Idris has previously starred in the likes of Snowfall, Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone, joins the team lead by Director Joseph Kosinski. The title of the film is as yet unknown, but is said to…