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Fred Vasseur talks candidly about mistakes and lack of Ferrari performance in Shanghai, admitting, “we collectively made too many mistakes”
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Formula 1 returns to China after a five-year absence from the race calendar. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.451km Number of Laps 56 Race Lap Record 1:32.238 (Michael Schumacher – 1994) Qualifying Lap Record 1:31.095 (Sebastian Vettel – 2018) First Grand Prix 2004 First Race Winner Rubens Barichello 2023 Race Winner N/A (the most recent winner…
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A quick return to Susuka for F1 in 2024 with Yuki Tsunoda managing to put the RB into Q3,but the weekend belongs to Verstappen and Redbull who will start with a 1-2 for the Japanese GP Qualifying 1 The session started slowly, with the HAAS of Kevin Magnussen the only car to venture out, however…
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The Suzuka International Racing Course (aka “Suzuka Circuit”) remains a firm favourite for both fans and drivers. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.807km Number of Laps 53 Race Lap Record 1:30.983 (Lewis Hamilton – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:27.064 (Sebastian Vettel – 2019) First Grand Prix 1987 First Race Winner Gerhard Berger 2023 Race Winner Max…
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Kevin Magnussen is cautious not to declare the Haas problem fixed after a point scoring race for Haas in Australia. Feature Image: HAAS F1 Magnussen scored his first point of the 2024 F1 season (finishing 10th) at the Australian GP with teammate Nico Hulkenberg picking up two points (finishing 9th). It’s not quite the same…
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F1 Australian GP Qualifying: A Rollercoaster Ride from Start to Finish The F1 Australian GP Qualifying session was nothing short of dramatic, delivering suspense, surprises that had fans on the edge of their seats. From early exits to a nail-biting finish for pole position, let’s dive into the details of how the grid lines up…
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As Formula 1 heads Down Under, it’s time to dive into the history of Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.278km Number of Laps 58 Race Lap Record 1:20.235 (Sergio Perez – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:16.732 (Max Verstappen – 2023) First Grand Prix 1996 First Race Winner Damon Hill 2023 Race Winner…
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Van Amersfoort Racing’s Enzo Fittipaldi secured his maiden feature race win in the Saudi Arabia F2 Feature race, driving seven seconds clear of Kush Maini of Invicta Racing. MP Motorsport’s Denis Hauger charged through the pack to finish on the third step of the podium; his second podium of the weekend. Enzo Fittipaldi clinched his…
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After yesterday’s impressive Race 1 win, Doriane Pin has made a perfect start to the 2024 F1 Academy season with another victory in Race 2 here in Saudi Arabia. It was a repeat podium trio, as Alpine’s Abbi Pulling came second (+1.430) followed by Ferrari’s Maya Weug (+4.664) at the Jeddah Cornice Circuit. Pin had…
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Richard Verschoor has been disqualified from the F2 Jeddah Sprint for a technical violation. Despite a dominating win today for the Dutchman, Denis Hauger has been promoted to P1 after both Trident cars were disqualified. Paul Aron is promoted to P2 and Enzo Fittpaldi now takes third. A fast getaway at lights out saw rookie…
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Max Verstappen takes pole position at Jeddah, while Fernando Alonso fought hard for P4, and Ferrari only has one car in the top 10 for tomorrow at the Saudi Arabian GP Saudi Arabia GP Qualifying All cars took the grid for the second qualifying session of the season. With Verstappen topping 2/3 practice sessions, and…
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Formula 1 star Carlos Sainz is set to miss the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to an unforeseen medical emergency. The 29-year-old Ferrari Driver has been diagnosed with appendicitis, leading to an urgent need for surgery. Sainz’s unfortunate health setback unfolded as he fell ill upon arriving in Jeddah earlier this week. The emergency…
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The third longest track on the race calendar is entering its third year of Formula 1 at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah. Circuit Stats Track Length 6.174km Number of Laps 50 Race Lap Record 1:30.734 (Lewis Hamilton – 2021) Qualifying Lap Record 1:27.511 (Lewis Hamilton 2021) First Grand Prix 2021 First Race…
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Setting the Stage in Jeddah: F1 Controversy Casts a Shadow Over the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix As the F1 circus gathers in Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the anticipation is not solely for the high-speed spectacle about to unfold on the track. Instead, all eyes are on Red Bull’s Christian Horner and the…
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Lewis Hamilton’s Successor: Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari for the upcoming season has ignited a thrilling race to fill the coveted spot at Mercedes, with Team Principal Toto Wolff revealing they are in “no hurry” to make the crucial decision. The Hamilton Era’s End and The Open Seat After an illustrious 12-season run with Mercedes,…
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Undermining Fair Play: FIA President Ben Sulayem Accused of Tampering with F1 Race Result The world of Formula 1 is once again in the grip of a scandal, and this time, the focus is squarely on FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Explosive allegations have surfaced, accusing the 62-year-old of meddling with the Formula 1 stewards’…
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Arvid Lindblad making his move up into F3 this year following an impressive season last year in different races was able to stick a tricky move to take the first race win of the F3 2024 season. Starting off the season with a race that provided battles from the top step of the podium surpassing…
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The Formula 3 season has begun and Luke Browning has secured the first F3 feature race win of the 2024 season. A poor start by pole-sitter Dino Beganovic not only hindered his teammate Gabriele Minì, but opened the door for the Brit to drive to victory. In a thrilling showdown in the opening F3 feature…
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As we head into the opening race of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, the first track on the calendar celebrates its 20th anniversary. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.412km Number of Laps 57 Race Lap Record 1:31.447 (Pedro De La Rosa – 2005) Track Lap Record 1:27.264 (Lewis Hamilton – 2020) First Grand Prix 2004…
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F1 Academy has announced that the top five classified drivers in the 2024 Drivers Standings will receive FIA Super Licence points. Talented young women from the host region of the race weekend will also be picked as Wild Card entries at some races on the F1 Academy calendar. Changes have also been made to the…