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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…
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Who would have thought before the summer break that this would even be a conversation? But you can never rule out the Dutch lion that is Max Verstappen. We take a look at some of the possible paths for the 2025 Drivers’ title between championship leader Lando Norris and Max. Summer Resurgence for RedBull. Since…
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Lando Norris dominated the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix to take the win and championship lead as Hamilton was penalised and Verstappen completed the podium. On a high-altitude afternoon at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Lando Norris delivered a commanding performance to take victory in the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, culminating in a dramatic shake-up of the…
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Lando Norris stormed to his fifth pole of the season in Mexico City as his title rivals struggled to get to grips in the dusty conditions. Ferrari capitalised on Piastri’s seventh place finish, lining up second and third while Verstappen could manage no better than fifth. Antonelli scrapes through Q1 Qualifying got under way and…
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McLaren surge ahead as grip issues and reliability troubles dominate FP3 The high altitude of Mexico City made its presence felt once again in the final practice session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Lando Norris led the way for McLaren in FP3, setting a commanding benchmark of 1:16.633, while others battled unpredictable grip, overheating tyres,…
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Max Verstappen tops second practice, as normal service resumed for FP2 as all the drivers were back in their seats. A dusty track proved treacherous for some, with many drivers struggling to get to grips with the track Opening of the session Medium tyres for most of the field as Liam Lawson emerged first out…
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Formula 1 returns to the high-altitude track of Mexico City for Round 20 of the 2025 campaign. Off the back of a dominant performance in Austin, Max Verstappen arrives seeking to continue his charge for the title. Oscar Piastri remains on the back foot after a difficult few rounds, the Australian failing to stand on…
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George Russell owned the streets of the 2025 Singapore GP from lights out to the chequered flag. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris rounded out the podium after a tense, strategic race that had its moments, not least from McLaren themselves. Still, the race ultimately ended with the Woking squad sealing the 2025 Constructors’ Championship. Green…
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Following the day’s FP3 session, George Russell stunned in Qualifying at the 2025 Singapore GP with a blistering lap to claim pole, leading a shock Mercedes showcase that shook up the order under the Marina Bay lights. What other surprises came from this session? Q1: Hamilton Top, Alpine Causes Chaos Traffic was always going to…
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Max Verstappen topped the F1 FP3 timings at the 2025 Singapore GP with a 1:30.148 for Red Bull.
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In the 2025 Azerbaijan GP, the Formula 1 grid produced another spectacular race as the championship leader crashed out of the race.
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F1 Qualifying at the 2025 Azerbaijan GP turned into one of the wildest sessions in recent memory. Red flags, changing conditions, and late drama defined the fight for pole. When the dust settled, it was Max Verstappen who denied a fairytale Williams hope to take pole for Sunday’s Grand Prix. Q1: Semi-Controlled Chaos Qualifying in…
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Verstappen returned to winning ways at Monza with a dominant drive, as McLaren settled for the podium, and midfield chaos brought penalties. The 2025 Italian Grand Prix in Monza unfolded with a masterclass from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who converted pole into a commanding win, his third of the season, while Lando Norris and Oscar…
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McLaren’s Lando Norris had dominated every practice session at the 2025 Dutch GP, but F1 Qualifying was the true test so far this weekend. In gusty conditions that unsettled cars through the long left-hand Turn 10, the papaya team proved untouchable again, with Oscar Piastri edging Norris to secure pole. Q1: McLarens Again, Haas Falters,…
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F1 qualifying in the 2025 Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps delivered drama from lights to flag. McLaren continues their dominance as Lando Norris stormed to pole ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri. While the front row remains papaya, big names faltered. In a shock result, Lewis Hamilton was knocked out in Q1 after a deleted lap time.…
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On one of the most historic tracks on the Formula 1 calendar, the 2025 grid set out for the Sprint Race in Belgium. A few drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, had an unfortunate sprint qualifying yesterday and were looking to make up for it in the 15-lap race today. Alpine Out of Sprint Points Contention Even…