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  • Verstappen ‘Not a Big Fan’ of Superlicence Points System Keeping Antonelli Out of F1

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    Introduced in 2016, the superlicence points system requires drivers to amass 40 points to qualify for a superlicence. This system came into play following Max Verstappen‘s sensational debut in Formula 1 at age 17 years and 166 days, straight from European Formula 3. Alongside the point requirement, drivers must be at least 18 years old…

  • F1 Miami GP Race Results: Lando Norris takes maiden F1 win 

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    Lando Norris took his maiden Grand Prix victory for the F1 Miami GP Race, after the safety car allowed him to take a free pit stop and jump Verstappen. But, despite the helping hand, the McLaren genuinely had the pace after the team decided to bring a major upgrade package ahead of this weekend which…

  • Verstappen Matches Prost’s 1993 Record with 6th Consecutive Pole

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    Formula 1’s second Sprint of the season set the stage for an intensely competitive qualifying session in Miami, where Max Verstappen continued his dominance by claiming yet another pole position. Q1 As the qualifying kicked off, the drivers were quick to line up at the pit exit, waiting for the green light. The session started…

  • Miami GP | Sprint | Max Verstappen holds off Leclerc for the win

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    Verstappen led from Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez in the Miami Sprint, with Daniel Ricciardo crossing the line in a shock fourth place.

  • ‘What Happened to the Others?’ Verstappen Tops the Timesheet in the 2024 Miami Sprint Quali as Frontrunners Fail to Deliver

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    Max Verstappen will start the 2024 Miami Sprint in P1 after most drivers in SQ3 failed to complete a decent lap. The Dutchman asked ‘what happened to the others?’ after the session, following a particularly lacklustre performance from McLaren. It was a much better day for Daniel Ricciardo, who will start on the second row…

  • F1 Miami GP Practice: An Interesting Start to the Weekend

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    Sunshine and Surprises in Miami As the F1 circus lands in the sunny state of Florida for the F1 Miami GP. The paddock is buzzing with excitement and intrigue. Major upgrades across the grid, unexpected staff movements, plus some exciting track action set the stage for the only practice session of the weekend. Daniel Ricciardo’s…

  • Newey announces departure from Red Bull after 18 years

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    Adrian Newey, the renowned designer and Chief Technical Officer at Red Bull Racing, has confirmed his departure after 18 transformative years with the team. Newey’s departure marks the end of an era during which he led the team from a mid-field contender to a dominant force in Formula One. Photo Credit: Red Bull Content Pool…

  • Chinese GP Sprint result: Verstappen wins ahead of Hamilton

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    Max Verstappen dominated the Chinese GP sprint race ahead of his old rival Lewis Hamilton with Sergio Perez coming home third. It marks an eighth sprint win for the reigning champion, who navigated a difficult first few laps before unleashing his Rocketship RB20. Hamilton V Norris Off the line Hamilton accelerated away better than Norris…

  • Stroll Tops FP1 Session in the Chinese Grand Prix

    The return of Formula 1 to the Shanghai International Circuit after a five-year hiatus commenced with Free Practice 1 for the Chinese Grand Prix. The session kicked off with Kevin Magnussen in the Haas, posting the initial benchmark of 1:41.422 on medium compound tyres. Home crowd favourite, Zhou Guanyu was somewhat more tentative in his…

  • Another Redbull Masterclass at the Japanese Grand Prix

    Max Verstappen wins the Japanese Grand Prix without breaking a sweat. He was followed by Perez in second place giving the Redbulls another 1-2. Carlos Sainz continues his impressive start to the season with third. The Start The first start of the Japanese Grand Prix lasted around 2 corners before the red flag was thrown,…

  • Japanese GP Qualifying: Redbull masterclass…again!!

    A quick return to Susuka for F1 in 2024 with Yuki Tsunoda managing to put the RB into Q3,but the weekend belongs to Verstappen and Redbull who will start with a 1-2 for the Japanese GP Qualifying 1 The session started slowly, with the HAAS of Kevin Magnussen the only car to venture out, however…

  • F1 Australian GP Qualifying: Third Consecutive Pole for Verstappen

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    F1 Australian GP Qualifying: A Rollercoaster Ride from Start to Finish The F1 Australian GP Qualifying session was nothing short of dramatic, delivering suspense, surprises that had fans on the edge of their seats. From early exits to a nail-biting finish for pole position, let’s dive into the details of how the grid lines up…

  • Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying: It’s another Pole for the Dutchman Max Verstappen

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    Max Verstappen takes pole position at Jeddah, while Fernando Alonso fought hard for P4, and Ferrari only has one car in the top 10 for tomorrow at the Saudi Arabian GP Saudi Arabia GP Qualifying All cars took the grid for the second qualifying session of the season. With Verstappen topping 2/3 practice sessions, and…

  • Carlos Sainz to Miss the Saudi Arabian GP

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    Formula 1 star Carlos Sainz is set to miss the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to an unforeseen medical emergency. The 29-year-old Ferrari Driver has been diagnosed with appendicitis, leading to an urgent need for surgery. Sainz’s unfortunate health setback unfolded as he fell ill upon arriving in Jeddah earlier this week. The emergency…

  • Verstappen eases to victory in Bahrain GP as Red Bull dominate

    As the lights went out for the first time in 2024 around Bahrain it was amazing how much had changed, and yet, how much had stayed the same. Most drivers got away cleanly with only Nico Hulkenberg getting caught up at turn 1. The German driver did superbly to get into Q3 but all his…

  • F1 Bahrain GP Qualifying: Verstappen’s Electrifying Pole Lap Shakes Up the Grid at Thrilling Season Opener

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    Verstappen Dominates: F1 Pole Position Thrills in Bahrain GP Qualifying F1 Bahrain GP Qualifying – In a gripping start to the 2024 Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen, the powerhouse behind Red Bull Racing, roared to pole position at the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix. The first qualifying session saw Verstappen’s electrifying performance, edging out fierce competitors…

  • Verstappen and Perez Respond to Horner’s Allegations

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    The pre-season weeks have been eventful, from Andretti’s bid rejection to Lewis Hamilton’s surprise Ferrari move for 2025. Amidst this, the focus shifts back to Red Bull Racing and team principal Christian Horner due to conduct allegations. Drivers Unite Amid Controversy Red Bull Racing’s drivers, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, discussed the allegations and their…

  • F1 needs more races like Qatar says Wolff

    Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said Formula 1 needs more races like the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix in fear of a 2023 repeat. Although Qatar was one of the most hotly debated races, Wolff believes it provided a solution to F1’s issues. Many drivers suffered illness during and following the race due to dehydration.…

  • Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying: Verstappen Dominates, Hamilton and Sainz Shock Exits

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    In the Abu Dhabi GP qualifying, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen provided a business as usual performance, securing pole position with a blistering lap time of 1m 23.445s. The reigning champ bounced back from setup struggles in free practice, leaving Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc trailing in second. The drama unfolded as McLaren’s Oscar Piastri capitalised on Lando…

  • Sainz and Hulkenberg crash in disrupted FP2 session

    Two red flags were brought out in FP2 after both Sainz and Hulkenberg had incidents while Charles Leclerc topped the session. With only a quarter of the running time actually used, Charles Leclerc topped the session followed by Lando Norris. Before Carlos Sainz’s crash, George Russell took the fastest time with a 1.25.906 on the…