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Doriane Pin held her nerve in Race 2 at the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix. While only fifth on the road, Pin secured the 2025 F1 Academy Champion ahead of Maya Weug. In the final race of the season, Chloe Chambers charged ahead of the field to secure her second victory of the year. Alisha…
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When Lewis Hamilton signed for Ferrari, it was supposed to be the return of two Kings of Formula 1 — the most decorated driver of his generation joining the most storied name in motorsport. But less than a season in, the bubble of hope has burst. The man once accused of making F1 predictable is…
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Doriane Pin and Maya Weug have brought the pace so far in the 2025 F1 Academy season, and now, both are in contention for the title. With only nine points separating the two, every lap will matter at the season finale in Las Vegas. While both drivers may be even on victories, Weug has been…
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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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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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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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In the final FP3 session in the Styrian Hills, the grid completed their final preparations before qualifying this afternoon. Green Light on FP3 Max Verstappen was the first driver to take to the track in FP3, as others waited in their pit boxes according to their run plans. Lando Norris followed suit after 15 minutes,…
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George Russell left the Canadian Grand Prix beaming following what he called a “controlled” performance from him and his Mercedes team. The British driver’s grasp on victory never looked in doubt throughout the 70 lap race, but a safety car incident with Max Verstappen has left his win in jeopardy. Following the collision between Oscar…
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As the ‘Oscar Piastri-2025 Canadian GP’ episode ends, the Australian dubbed his late, dramatic clash with teammate Lando Norris as “a shame” for McLaren. The McLaren #2 also revealed it to be his ‘not-so-easiest‘ race weekend, as he missed the podium in Montréal. As the race started today, McLaren was at a disadvantage, with Norris…
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The second session, FP2, of the 2025 Canadian GP maintained the excitement with the continued form of the unexpected challengers. George Russell posted the session’s fastest time with a 1:12.887. Leclerc sat out the session with Ferrari still rebuilding his car after the FP1 incident that brought out a red flag. FP2 showed that Montreal…
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Formula 1 returns to one of its most iconic venues as the 2025 Canadian GP lights up Montreal. The timing couldn’t be more electric after a chaos-filled triple-header and a dramatic Spanish showdown. The championship battle is boiling over, with teams and drivers on edge heading into North America. At Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, unforgiving walls…
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The 2025 Spanish Grand Prix marked the end of an exhausting triple header. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest winners and losers from the race.
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Netflix has teamed up with Mercedes and WhatsApp to take fans inside the biggest driver change in F1 history. Where Can I Watch It? The Seat is available now to watch on Netflix and has a run time of 40 minutes. What’s It All About? The Seat is an unprecedented inside look that led to…
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Oscar Piastri produced a masterclass on the streets of Miami to claim his third consecutive win and fourth overall of the 2025 season, leading McLaren to a commanding 1–2 finish with teammate Lando Norris. George Russell rounded out the podium for Mercedes, his fourth of the season, after a hard-fought afternoon behind the dominant papaya…
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After a race filled with action, from wheel-to-wheel fights to pit-stop chaos and stewards’ actions at almost every lap, Oscar Piastri realised an outstanding race under the Bahrain lights to secure his second consecutive win and McLaren’s first-ever Bahrain Grand Prix victory. As chaos erupted behind him, the Aussie driver had the perfect start and led the pack smoothly into Turn 1. Starting on softs, George Russell overtook Charles Leclerc before locking up and…
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Formula 1 returned after a small hiatus to kick start its first triple header of the year. Lando Norris was quickest in the first practice session for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix – but it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Papaya outfit. Here’s everything that you need to know. Victor Martins Joins Williams Driver…
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli is one of the most anticipated F1 rookies for next year. Here’s all you need to know about the Mercedes driver.
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Valtteri Bottas will return to Mercedes for the 2025 Formula 1 season, serving as a reserve driver for the team.