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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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Oscar Piastri was back on top in FP1 at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix. Clocking a 1:20.924, Piastri was ahead in the only practice session of the weekend. A clean session on the track left Piastri topping the time sheets ahead of Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso. With the penultimate round of the season upon…
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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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McLaren went into the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend with momentum, but instead of consolidating their advantage, they left with a shocking double disqualification that dramatically reshaped the title fight. Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were stripped of their finishes, second and fourth on track respectively, after post-race scrutineering revealed their skid blocks had…
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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was the recipient of the 2025 Don Award, celebrating his accomplishments as an athlete. He made history as the first ever motorsport athlete to receive the award. Some Don Award history Named after cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, the award is given annually to an Australian athlete that has inspired the nation. The…
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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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George Russell went quickest in the final Free Practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Max Verstappen was unable to complete his final lap, finishing the session in second ahead of Alex Albon. This Weekend So Far… Charles Leclerc was the early front runner in Free Practice 1 in Las Vegas. With many drivers struggling…
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With just three rounds remaining, Formula 1 heads to the streets of Las Vegas for the Las Vegas Grand Prix as the championship battle nears its climax. Lando Norris will be seeking to extend his lead at the front and leave Vegas with the possibility of securing his first championship next time out in Qatar.…
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McLaren and F1 Academy have both made some massive changes to their respective programs ahead of the 2026 F1 Academy Season.
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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 tops free practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix 2025, followed by Oscar Piastri, Nico Hulkenberg, Fernando Alonso and Gabriel Bortoleto. Its A Sprint, Not A Marathon The cars took to a sunny and hot Interlagos track on Friday in Brazil for the only practice session of this Sprint weekend. Creating extra pressure on…
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At the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix, victory tasted even sweeter as Senna won in front of his home crowd for the very first time. About The Brazilian Grand Prix The Brazilian Grand Prix was first held in 1972, albeit as a non-championship race. From 1973 onwards, it has formed part of the Formula 1 World…
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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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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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As the drivers gear up for the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, the attention is still on the battle for the 2025 World Drivers Championship. With only 40 points separating the top three, Piastri believes he can return to his early success. Oscar Piastri Speaking at the press conference on Thursday, Piastri is confident in his…
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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.