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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.
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Fernando Alonso kicked off the 2025 Singapore GP weekend by topping FP1, while Oscar Piastri rose to the occasion in a red-flag troubled FP2. Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren, and Aston Martin were all in the mix, but drama in the pit lane appeared to be the most memorable for the day. FP1: Alonso, He’s Still…
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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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After a disjointed FP1 session, FP2 of the 2025 Azerbaijan GP at the Baku City Circuit was also eventful, with drivers frequently brushing walls, running wide, and testing the limits of their setups. In the end, Lewis Hamilton led the way for Ferrari with a 1:41.293, narrowly ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc. We Go Green…
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Lando Norris led McLaren in a chaotic first practice at Baku, marked by a red flag, wall brushes, and troubles up and down the grid. McLaren set the pace in FP1 under the floodlights of Baku, with Lando Norris topping the session and Oscar Piastri close behind, and Charles Leclerc in thirs. What began as…
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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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After a relatively smooth FP1, unless your name was George Russell, Friday’s 2025 Italian GP FP2 session delivered a different look at the pecking order heading into the remainder of the weekend. With track evolution, a red flag, and teams still juggling low-downforce setups, FP2 was a fascinating look at how the Italian GP may…
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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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Lando Norris set the benchmark in an extremely disrupted F1 FP2 session at the 2025 Dutch GP. Reminding everyone that he still has it, Fernando Alonso splits the McLarens, edging out Oscar Piastri in the sessions’ Top Three. FP2 continued the tricky conditions from FP1, rain spitting in the pit lane, gusty winds across the…
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Lando Norris topped the timings in F1 FP1 at the 2025 Dutch GP with a 1:10.278 for McLaren. Teammate Piastri was second with a 1:10.570.
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Lando Norris topped the F1 FP1 timings at the 2025 Hungarian GP with a 1:16.052 for McLaren as he continues his Championship charge.