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Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian Grand Prix from the front row ahead of world champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Highs and lows at Mercedes A stellar race from young driver Kimi Antonelli sees him take his fourth victory in a row this season and become the first driver ever to take his first four…
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Hello and Welcome to Everything Trackside’s Miami GP Live Blog. We will bring you the latest updates in real time for all of you who are unable to watch the coverage. Miami GP Sunday race was brought forward by 3 hours to avoid the heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in the later afternoon. This weekend…
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In a true bombshell move, Max Verstappen’s long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is set to switch from Red Bull Racing to McLaren from 2028. Lambiase has worked at Red Bull since 2015, where he initially served as race engineer to Daniil Kvyat. Following Kvyat’s high-profile seat swap with Max Verstappen in early 2016, he then…
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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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Formula 1 heads to Asia for the second round of the 2026 season at the Chinese Grand Prix. The Shanghai weekend returns as the first Sprint weekend of the season, meaning teams will have limited practice time to get up to speed. With only one practice session before Sprint Qualifying, drivers will need to adapt…
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The first hour of AusGP Practice is complete, and Ferrari picked up where they left off in Bahrain two weeks ago. Charles Leclerc went fastest at Albert Park, putting in a 1:20.267, which was +0.469s faster than his teammate Lewis Hamilton. Eventful first session After a two-week break between testing and the season opener at Albert…
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After losing out on both championships in 2025, Red Bull are heading into the 2026 season with a mission to reclaim what was once theirs. Red Bull Racing, the team who for the last 4 years leading up to 2025 had won at least one of the two championships, whether that be drivers’, constructors’, or…
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After an impressive opening day of Pre season testing, Red Bull and Isack Hadjar lost crucial track time due to a hydraulic leak. The team to beat? Max Verstappen was in the car for the full day on Wednesday. First out on the track, the Dutchman’s pace immediately caught the eye of the other teams.…
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Lando Norris topped the opening day of F1 Pre-season testing, leading home Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in an educational opening day of testing for the teams. Morning session It was Max Verstappen who took to the track first for the morning session in Bahrain. The Dutchman’s RB22, sporting the aero rakes, was followed out…
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Lando Norris wins the 2025 drivers’ title in tense season finale, finishing third behind his two championship rivals. Max Verstappen took a straightforward victory with Oscar Piastri in 2nd. Lights Out & Away We Go The tension was palpable on the packed grid for this title decider. With the three title contenders standing around the…
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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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As the sun set in the desert, normal service resumed as there were no rookies on track. In a crucial session for race data, Norris tops FP2 on the Yas Marina circuit. Early games between Verstappen and Norris As tension builds for the race, there was also tension on track, as a miscommunication on team…
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Lando Norris tops FP1 in Abu Dhabi. The first session of the championship showdown may have gone in favour of Norris, but Max Verstappen wasn’t far behind. Rookies on track It was an unusual grid for the first session at the Yas Marina circuit, as many rookie drivers took to the track. Championship contender Oscar…
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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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Desert races always bring their own unique set of environmental challenges. At the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, everyone struggled to beat the heat. About The Qatar Grand Prix In 2021, the inaugural Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix was held at the Lusail International Circuit (also known as the Losail International Circuit). Whilst the circuit was…
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It’s the penultimate round of the 2025 Formula 1 Season, and the stakes have never been higher. Lando Norris is racing to claim the championship with one race weekend to spare. While Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, who are tied on points, are fighting to keep their championship dreams alive. Championship battle A dramatic end…
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Breaking News from the desert! Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to plank wear. A representative for both drivers were summoned to the stewards at 23:45 local time. This was due to an alleged breach of Article 3.5.9 e)of the FIA Formula One Technical Regulations…
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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…