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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…
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Mercedes were on top in the F1 FP1 for the 2024 Las Vegas GP with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell ahead of Lando Norris in third place. Green Light in Las Vegas The grid immediately filtered out onto a cold track on the Vegas strip. Every team but Williams, who struggled to rebuild their cars…
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The Las Vegas Strip Circuit burst onto the calendar in 2023, bringing all the glitz and glamour of show-business along with it. Circuit Stats Track Length 6.201 km Number of Laps 50 Race Lap Record 1:35.490 (Oscar Piastri – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:32.726 (Charles Leclerc – 2023) First Grand Prix 2023 First Race Winner…
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Verstappen’s longterm plan discussed – With Max Verstappen on the cusp of his fourth consecutive Formula 1 world championship, he has been back on the topic of his future in the sport. While fans are eager to see how many titles the Dutchman can rack up, Verstappen has been quick to set realistic expectations. “I’m…
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Formula 1 have agreed a six-year extension agreement with the Automobile Club of Monaco, meaning the series will continue to race around the streets of Monaco until 2031. Circuit de Monaco’s History A race on the first F1 Calendar in 1950 and a permanent fixture since 1955, the Monaco Grand Prix is one of the…
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Alpine’s F1 driver line-up for 2025 might not be as locked in as they once thought. Rumours are swirling that Jack Doohan could be out before he even gets started, with Franco Colapinto potentially taking his spot. Alpine’s Plan for Doohan in Doubt Australian driver Jack Doohan was all set to join Alpine’s F1 team…
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Better known as Interlagos, the Autódromo José Carlos Pace is a firm favourite amongst Formula 1 fans. We take a look at the history of this iconic racing circuit. Circuit Stats Track Length 4.309 km Number of Laps 71 Race Lap Record 1:10.540 (Valtteri Bottas – 2018) Qualifying Lap Record 1:07.281 (Lewis Hamilton – 2018)…
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Max Verstappen has been handed a five-second time penalty and one penalty point on his license for a Virtual Safety Car breach during the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race. Therefore, the Red Bull driver now falls into fourth position behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc after crossing the finish line in third. Verstappen’s VSC Infringement The closing…
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The Circuit of the Americas has hosted the biggest names in racing since 2012, and provides plenty of thrills for spectators. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.513 km Number of Laps 56 Race Lap Record 1:13.169 (Charles Leclerc – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:32.029 (Valtteri Bottas – 2019) First Grand Prix 2012 First Race Winner Lewis…
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Red Bull Advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed that Max Verstappen will suffer an automatic grid penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend after taking a new power unit. This is Verstappen’s second infringement of the season, with the Dutch driver incurring a ten-place grid penalty at July’s Belgian Grand Prix for going beyond the…
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The 2025 Red Bull seat partnering Verstappen has been one of the biggest talking points over the past few weeks. With Rumours that Sergio Perez will be at risk from the VCARB drivers of Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson. However, tensions spilled over this weekend with a collision between the two drivers. During the Mexico…
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The Stewards of the Mexican Grand Prix have handed down a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points to Franco Colapinto after a collision with Liam Lawson. What was the penalty? Franco Colapinto Penalised During the ending stages of the Mexican Grand Prix, there was an incident between Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto. The incident…
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Zak Brown CEO of McLaren, expressed his dissatisfaction with the penalty awarded to Max Verstappen, following the Mexican Grand Prix. Photo via: Mclaren Media Centre Max Verstappen’s 20-second time penalty during the Mexican Grand Prix has started intense discussions within the Formula 1 paddock. The Dutch-Man found himself in 2 incidents with his championship rival…
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An extended FP2 session saw red flags, and tyre testing. Carlos Sainz lead the way, hoping to make it back-to-back wins for Ferrari. In case you missed it, here’s what happened in F1 FP2 Mexican GP 2024. Early Session Drama and Red Flags – F1 FP2 Mexican GP 2024 The session began with high tensions…
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The Mexican Grand Prix never fails to bring that fiesta feeling, and the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez provides the perfect setting. Circuit Stats Track Length 4.304 km Number of Laps 71 Race Lap Record 1.17:774 (Valtteri Bottas – 2021) Qualifying Lap Record 1.14:758 (Max Verstappen – 2019) First Grand Prix 1963 First Race Winner Jim Clark…
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Yuki Tsunoda has been confirmed to take part in the post-season test for Red Bull Racing following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Christian Horner, announced during FP2 today that Yuki Tsunoda, will pilot Red Bull’s car during the post-season test at Yas Marina Circuit. This decision marks a significant moment for Tsunoda. Who has often…
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The FIA have rejected McLaren’s appeal for a ‘Right of Review’ regarding the five-second penalty given to Lando Norris. The penalty which saw the Mclaren driver demoted to 4th and Verstappen promoted to the podium places. During the closing stages of the United States Grand Prix there was an intense battle by the championship favourites.…