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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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George Russell topped FP1 in Abu Dhabi but Aston Martin reserve driver Felipe Drugovich was best of the rookies in second. FP1 was full of new faces with 10 current drivers making way for rookies to drive. All teams bar AlphaTauri put a young driver in the car in order to complete their rookie practice…
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Christian Horner has claimed ahead of Abu Dhabi that Lewis Hamilton reached out to him to discuss a move to Red Bull. Hamilton has clarified neither he nor a representative for the Mercedes team approached Red Bull. This comes after Red Bull team principal Christian Horner claimed Hamilton’s entourage contacted the Milton Keynes team prior…
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Max Versteppen showcased another dominant display on race day as he cruised to victory in Brazil. Despite the carnage of an early Ferrari retirement and a red flag, the Dutchman had an answer to everything, taking his 17th Grand Prix victory of the season. Lando Norris did as much as he could taking a brilliant…
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Max Verstappen takes the win in the São Paulo Sprint at the Grand Prix, swiftly seizing the lead from Lando Norris as the race kicked off. The Dutchman surged ahead during the 24-lap battle and managed to maintain his lead, despite occasional pressure from Norris. LIGHTS OUT FOR THE SAO PAULO SPRINT! ⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️ Verstappen nabs…
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Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton share their opinions on the Sprint format that was introduced this season With the final sprint race of the season approaching, here are some of the drivers’ opinions on the 2023 sprint format, which pushed back the qualifying session to Friday while also cutting down on a free…
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Max Verstappen has taken yet another pole with a well-timed lap around Interlagos, just before a huge storm cloud descended and caused havoc on track. Aston Martin also benefited from a nicely timed lap when it counted, while McLaren found themselves on track too late and caught up in another poor Qualifying. A red flag…
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Happy Halloween! In honour of the spookiest day of the year, here’s 10 of the best F1 halloween costumes we’ve seen by fans. Although it has been Max Verstappen who has been the scariest driver all year, barely beatable in most races, several F1 fans have taken to social media to challenge the 2023 world…
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Verstappen cruised his way from P3 to victory at the Mexico GP Race whilst fan favourite and teammate Perez’s race was finished on lap 1 and Kevin Magnussen’s huge accident causes red flag. The current 3-time World Champion achieved exactly what he would have wanted after qualifying at the Mexico GP. Take the lead into…
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Amidst the intensity of the Mexican Grand Prix qualifying session, Max Verstappen, George Russell, and Fernando Alonso found themselves in the spotlight. Their actions in the pit lane, an attempt to create crucial gaps between cars, ignited a heated debate regarding race tactics and safety regulations. However, all three drivers avoided penalties. The Pit Lane…
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Charles Leclerc took a superb pole as traffic chaos in Mexico caused shock Lando Norris elimination in Q1. Although Q1 began with smooth running, qualifying quickly became very stressful for drivers who had to manage traffic. However, despite the early mess, Leclerc put in a stellar lap to take a shocking pole. Carlos Sainz will…
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Max Verstappen once again tops FP3 as teams prepare for qualifying, with Alex Albon in second while Sergio Perez finishes third. In what was mostly a clean session, Verstappen marginally took the top position in FP3. Making it treble in Mexico. Red Bull looks, once again, the favourite to take pole. While home hero Perez…
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Max Verstappen has reassured he feels safe at Mexico despite the need of bodyguards blaming “made-up” Perez rivalry. Receiving a tough reception in Austin, Verstappen is expecting worse in Mexico. Booed by Perez fans on the podium, Red Bull have stated the need for bodyguards for the championship winner. Mexico is one of the busiest…
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Heads of F1 are looking to completely change the sprint format after understanding the current format is not exciting enough. Seen as too boring, the Austin sprint race saw Max Verstappen take another win. With little action, the race triggered a lack of interest from fans with ticket sales taking a hit. In response, F1…