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Abbi Pulling won from pole in Race 1 of the 2024 F1 Academy Abu Dhabi GP weekend ahead of home hero Hamda Al Qubaisi and Doriane Pin.
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The Yas Marina Circuit has become the ultimate gladiatorial arena for the final showdown in the Formula 1 season. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.281 km Number of Laps 58 Race Lap Record 1:26.103 (Max Verstappen – 2021) Qualifying Lap Record 1:22.109 (Max Verstappen – 2021) First Grand Prix 2009 First Race Winner Sebastian Vettel 2023…
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Lando Norris topped the timings for McLaren, followed by Piastri during F1 FP2 at the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP. Niko Hulkenberg was third for Haas.
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Abbi Pulling has ended her final Qualifying session of her F1 ACADEMY career with three pole positions out of three at the Qualifying session of the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP. The Brit set the first, second and third fastest times of the session, earning her that first grid slot in all three races this weekend.…
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ART’S Victor Martins secured pole position for the Feature Race at Yas Marina Circuit, edging out F1-bound Gabriel Bortoleto in the F2 Qualifying session at the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP. The ART Grand Prix driver clocked a best lap of 1:35.745, just 0.035 seconds ahead of the championship leader. The battle for pole was a…
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Nina Gademan has been confirmed to take over the Alpine-backed seat in F1 ACADEMY next year following a successful outing as a Wild Card entry in Zandvoort. Gademan has made waves this year, making her single-seater debut in the F4 British Championship where she scored her first rookie podium during Round 4 at Thruxton. The…
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Following the cancellation of Race Two in Qatar, F1 ACADEMY have confirmed that a third race will be added to the schedule in Abu Dhabi.
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Leading luggage brand Away Partners with F1 ACADEMY to support Logan Hannah who joins the series as the final Wild Card Entry in Abu Dhabi.
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Esteban Ocon will not race for Alpine next weekend in the final race of the season, it’s been announced. The Frenchman is going to be swapped out for next year’s full-time driver, Jack Doohan, in a deal sealed with Flavio Briatore which releases Ocon to drive in the post-season test with Haas. Esteban Ocon is…
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Another week, another race overshadowed by poor FIA decisions. The Qatar GP wasn’t just about on-track action; it became a masterclass in how delays and inconsistent penalties can ruin a race. Once again, the FIA proved it has a long way to go before it earns the trust of teams, drivers, and fans. For many,…
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Paul Aron has secured his first F2 victory in an action-packed Feature Race at the 2024 Qatar GP. The F2 Feature Race at the 2024 Qatar GP was an event filled with drama, penalties, and strategic plays, set against challenging windy conditions. A delayed start due to barrier repairs from the Porsche Carrera Cup earlier…
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Doriane Pin led from pole to win in Race 1 of the 2024 F1 Academy Qatar GP ahead of F1 Academy Champion Abbi Pulling and Maya Weug.
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Doriane Pin secured a double pole position in qualifying for the 2024 F1 Academy Qatar GP ahead of Maya Weug and Abbi Pulling.
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Alpine F1 Team has announced that Paul Aron is set for Formula 1 next season. The Estonian will be the team’s Reserve Driver for the 2025 season to replace Jack Doohan, who moves into their second F1 seat. Only a year after his farewell to the Mercedes Junior Academy where he spent four years with…
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The Lusail International Circuit has provided some spectacular racing moments, and in 2023 it proved to be the most physically demanding track on the Formula 1 calendar. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.419 km Number of Laps 57 Race Lap Record 1:24.319 (Max Verstappen – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:20.827 (Lewis Hamilton – 2021) First Grand…
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The two McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri emerged victorious over their Constructors rivals Ferrari in the F1 Sprint Quali session at the 2024 Qatar GP. While the two posted less-than-perfect final flying laps, Norris’ P1 and Piastri’s P3 finish saw them ahead of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, who finished in P4 and…
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Doriane Pin tops Practice 2 for the F1 Academy 2024 Qatar GP ahead of championship rival Abbi Pulling and Wildcard entry Alisha Palmowski.
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Charles Leclerc led the field ahead of Constructors’ Championship rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in FP1 for the 2024 F1 Qatar GP.
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All ten F1 teams, Formula 1 and the FIA have agreed to a new formal Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) charter which commits to improve diversity and inclusion across all organisations in the motorsport sector. Hamilton’s Drive For Change The charter is a result of recommendations from The Hamilton Commission in 2021, created with support from…
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George Russell topped the F1 FP3 for the 2024 Las Vegas GP ahead of Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz after Lance Stroll brought an early end to the session. A Slow Start to the Session The Sauber of Zhou Guanyu was the only driver to exit the pitlane as FP3 began. Many drivers had yet…