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Formula One Management has dashed Andretti’s hopes of securing a Formula 1 entry, stating it has rejected the American team’s 2025 bid. Andretti have been denied entry into Formula 1 in both 2025 and 2026, after Formula One Management rejected the bid. The American side headed up by ex – McLaren driver Michael Andretti and…
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Mika Salo, who achieved two podiums in Formula 1 between 1994-2002, recognises the benefits of sim racing in real-life driving Simucube is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of sim racing hardware and offers some of the most immersive, real-life driving experiences from the comfort of your own home. Being the choice for many pro drivers,…
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Formula E achieved record-breaking TV audiences and social media engagements during the opening race in Mexico Formula E held the season-opening Hankook Mexico City E-Prix on Saturday 13th January 2024. Their global live overnight race audience in key markets grew an impressive 57% compared to the corresponding opening race of the 2023 season, which was…
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From the sofa to the simulator to the circuit: How the modern world of motorsport is being redefined by gaming. A quick history lesson on sim racing success stories. You’re probably familiar with a 2023 movie based on the true story of a boy who was pretty handy at a PlayStation game. Gran Turismo follows…
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Formula E is back! If you want to learn more about the race format, or you just need to remember how it works, check out our latest article!
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F1 is tough, and someone ‘Haas‘ to finish last. After finishing 8th in the 2022 championship, it was a gut punch for the Haas team to finish at the back of the pack this year. Despite the return of the Hulk, Haas was unable to deliver a super season. Saturday pace unfortunately couldn’t convert to…
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In their best year since 2017, there’s no doubt that one of their drivers has done almost all of the heavy lifting. January 2023 saw Mercedes’ James Vowles announce he was leaving the Brackley factory to become Team Principal for one of their customer teams. After a disappointing 2022, finishing last in the Constructors’ standings,…
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Despite the belief Sargeant would be replaced, Williams have announced they are keeping the American for 2024. Williams announced the 2024 contract with Sargeant earlier today, excited to see how he performs in the new season. Sargeant finished 21st in the drivers championship, scoring one point across the 22 race season. His teammate, Alex Albon…
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said Formula 1 needs more races like the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix in fear of a 2023 repeat. Although Qatar was one of the most hotly debated races, Wolff believes it provided a solution to F1’s issues. Many drivers suffered illness during and following the race due to dehydration.…
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George Russell described 2023 as one of his worst seasons ever with only two podiums compared to teammate Lewis Hamilton’s six. Despite outscoring his seven time world champion teammate last season, Russell finished eighth in 2023. Matters were made worse when this is compared to Hamilton who finished third. Mercedes endured it’s first winless season…
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Lewis Hamilton has said both Mercedes and team principal Toto Wolff have a “huge amount” of pressure on them to make the 2024 car perform. 2023 was the first winless season for the Brackley team since 2011. With hopes the W15 can turn their fortunes, Hamilton believes they have to get it right to avoid…
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Frederik Vesti drove to victory in the F2 Abu Dhabi Sprint today, keeping his title dreams alive as he takes the fight to Théo Pourchaire tomorrow. Pourchaire, the Championship leader, secured seventh after a dramatic opening lap. Frederik Vesti secured P1 for PREMA Racing in the F2 Abu Dhabi Sprint, keeping him in the fight…
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Two red flags were brought out in FP2 after both Sainz and Hulkenberg had incidents while Charles Leclerc topped the session. With only a quarter of the running time actually used, Charles Leclerc topped the session followed by Lando Norris. Before Carlos Sainz’s crash, George Russell took the fastest time with a 1.25.906 on the…
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George Russell topped FP1 in Abu Dhabi but Aston Martin reserve driver Felipe Drugovich was best of the rookies in second. FP1 was full of new faces with 10 current drivers making way for rookies to drive. All teams bar AlphaTauri put a young driver in the car in order to complete their rookie practice…
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The FIA has given both Toto Wolff and Fred Vassuer formal warnings after their use of bad language in the Las Vegas press conference. Both team principals took part in last Friday’s press conference. Joined by James Vowles and Zak Brown, both Wolff and Vassuer showed frustration during the Las Vegas conference. The conference took…
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Christian Horner has claimed ahead of Abu Dhabi that Lewis Hamilton reached out to him to discuss a move to Red Bull. Hamilton has clarified neither he nor a representative for the Mercedes team approached Red Bull. This comes after Red Bull team principal Christian Horner claimed Hamilton’s entourage contacted the Milton Keynes team prior…
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Happy Halloween! In honour of the spookiest day of the year, here’s 10 of the best F1 halloween costumes we’ve seen by fans. Although it has been Max Verstappen who has been the scariest driver all year, barely beatable in most races, several F1 fans have taken to social media to challenge the 2023 world…
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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has stated that high brake temperatures led to rear suspension failure on Kevin Magnussen‘s car. Magnussen went off the the track at turn 8 and heavily hit the wall which led to a red flag. Although ok and able to climb out the car, he did have to visit the…
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Charles Leclerc took a superb pole as traffic chaos in Mexico caused shock Lando Norris elimination in Q1. Although Q1 began with smooth running, qualifying quickly became very stressful for drivers who had to manage traffic. However, despite the early mess, Leclerc put in a stellar lap to take a shocking pole. Carlos Sainz will…
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Max Verstappen once again tops FP3 as teams prepare for qualifying, with Alex Albon in second while Sergio Perez finishes third. In what was mostly a clean session, Verstappen marginally took the top position in FP3. Making it treble in Mexico. Red Bull looks, once again, the favourite to take pole. While home hero Perez…