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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.
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With Mick Schumacher’s tenure as Mercedes’ reserve driver drawing to a close after 2024, the big question looms: who should fill those racing boots? The role of a reserve driver may not come with champagne showers or podium photos, but it’s critical to a team’s success. From simulator work to stepping in at a moment’s…
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With the Sprint back for the 2024 United States GP, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz (1:33.602) blazed to the top in the weekend’s only practice session. He outpaced teammate Charles Leclerc (+0.021s) and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (+0.253s), setting the stage for an intense Friday Sprint Qualifying at the Circuit of the Americas. Here’s the complete rundown…
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In just a few seasons, George Russell has established himself as a pillar of Formula 1. His racing intelligence and determination have made him one of the most respected drivers in the paddock. Since joining Mercedes in 2022, he has adapted to the challenges and proved his talent alongside Lewis Hamilton. At 26, he is…
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Lewis Hamilton is set to start the 2024 Azerbaijan GP from the pit lane following an engine change. Esteban Ocon will join him in the pits after a troubled start to the weekend for Alpine. The seven-time World Champion qualified in P7 yesterday afternoon, but Mercedes have opted to take a new power unit on…
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George Russell goes quickest with a 1:42.514 for Mercedes after a disrupted FP3 session at the 2024 Azerbaijan GP. He was followed by Charles Leclerc with a 1:42.527 for Ferrari and Lando Norris with a 1:42.737 for McLaren. Green Light The green light marked the beginning of the final practice session of the weekend at…
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After a dramatic couple of practice sessions yesterday in Monza, we have a fresh start for the Mercedes team and the final stretch before qualifying later today. Here is what unfolded during FP3 at the 2024 Italian GP. Session Begins The green flag was out for FP3 and the first to enter the track was…