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  • F1 Quali | Canadian GP | Russell Edges Antonelli in Thrilling Qualifying

    F1 Quali | Canadian GP | Russell Edges Antonelli in Thrilling Qualifying

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    Mercedes stole the spotlight in a dramatic qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix. George Russell narrowly beat teammate Kimi Antonelli to pole position in the closing moments of Q3. McLaren and Red Bull remained firmly in the fight throughout the session. And several surprise performances and shock eliminations added even more intrigue. Q1: Antonelli…

  • F1 Qualifying- Miami Grand Prix- Antonelli Claims Sensational Pole

    F1 Qualifying- Miami Grand Prix- Antonelli Claims Sensational Pole

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    In a standout qualifying performance at the Miami Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli delivered a sensational lap to secure pole position, edging out Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in a tightly contested session. The result marks a major milestone for the young Italian, who continues to impress in his campaign with Mercedes, with his third consecutive…

  • F2 Qualifying | 2026 Miami GP | Maini Secures Second F2 Pole

    F2 Qualifying | 2026 Miami GP | Maini Secures Second F2 Pole

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    FIA Formula 2 returns this weekend following a break, to race for the first time in North America ART Grand Prix’s Kush Maini topped a closely contested Miami Qualifying session, claiming his second Aramco Pole Position Award of his F2 career, ahead of Rafael Câmara and Martinius Stenshorne. Câmara Sets Benchmark Câmara of Invicta Racing…

  • Antonelli Takes Pole in Shanghai to Become Youngest Ever Pole Sitter

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    Kimi Antonelli clinched pole position in Shanghai ahead of teammate George Russell and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton to become the youngest ever pole sitter in Formula 1 history. Mercedes dominance continues At only 19 years old, Kimi Antonelli has taken his maiden pole position for a Grand Prix and becomes the youngest driver in history to…

  • Russell Claims Sprint Pole in Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix

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    George Russell dominated sprint qualifying to take pole for tomorrow’s sprint race ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris. Mercedes back at it again It’s another 1-2 for Mercedes as driver George Russell topped every session by a significant margin to take pole, just ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli in P2. Russell seemed pretty much…

  • Russell Storms to Pole in Thrilling First Qualifying of the Year

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    George Russell dominated qualifying to take pole position ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar, as Verstappen suffers from early crash. Triumph for Mercedes It was an absolute dream start to the year for Mercedes as driver George Russell claimed pole position, while teammate Kimi Antonelli finished P2 in what is likely…

  • F1 Qualifying | 2025 Qatar GP | Oscar Piastri takes Pole Position

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    Oscar Piastri has claimed Pole Position under the lights in Qatar, as Lando Norris failed to get a second flying lap in. Its shaping up to be a mighty race tomorrow as our championship contenders battle for the win. Q1 exit for Hamilton once again. There was already chaos when Q1 started after Alex Albon…

  • F2 Qualifying | 2025 Qatar GP | Goethe Loses out due to Penalty, as Leonardo Fornaroli claims Pole Position for Sunday’s Race

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    Oliver Goethe was on flying form on Friday in Qatar as he stormed to Pole Position. However, later in the day, he was handed a three place grid penalty for both the sprint race and feature race. This was due to impeding Martinus Stenshorne at turn 6 during the qualifying session. The penalty has allowed…

  • F1 Qualifying | 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix | Lando Norris takes Commanding Pole Position

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    Lando Norris takes commanding pole position in a rain-soaked qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Max Verstappen will join him on the front row, in front of Carlos Sainz and George Russell, following a hectic session. The Rain Arrives All weekend long, the threat of rain has been around, and it came in force…

  • F1 Qualifying | 2025 Brazilian GP | Norris Dominates To Pole

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    Lando Norris claims his seventh pole position of the season in the Qualifying session at the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix. In a season where every point counts, Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc will start ahead of championship rival Oscar Piastri in fourth. In a qualifying session that saw dramatic exits, Norris was able to hold…

  • F2 Qualifying | 2025 Azerbaijan GP | A Crawford Pole

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    The F2 Qualifying 2025 Azerbaijan GP saw Crawford secure the pole position. Fornarolli qualified in second with Mini completing the top three. First set of laps The Formula 2 qualifying session in Baku got off to a slightly delayed start due to minor track repairs, with conditions showing 38.1°C track temperature and 25.5°C in the…

  • F2 Qualifying | 2025 British GP | Martins On Pole

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    The F2 Qualifying 2025 British GP saw Martins secure his first F2 pole position. Dunne qualified in second with Crawford completing the top three. First set of laps All the drivers were out on track within the first five minutes of the session, apart from Miyata, who seemed to have an issue with his car.…

  • F1 Qualifying | 2025 Monaco Grand Prix | Lando Takes Pole!

    In the busy heart of the French Riviera, the streets of Monte Carlo once again roared to life ahead of Qualifying at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. The highly anticipated session promised chaos, close battles, and heartbreak, of which we got plenty. Q1 Gets Underway Alex Albon lead the pack out of the pit lane…

  • F2 Qualifying | 2025 Imola GP | Beganovic takes his first pole

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    The F2 Qualifying 2025 Imola GP saw Beganovic secure his first F2 pole position. Montoya qualified in second with Martins completing the top three. After a well deserved four week break following the Saudi Arabian GP, Formula 2 drivers are back on track for the first European qualifying session of the season. First set of…

  • F3 Qualifying | 2025 Imola GP | Three in a Row for Câmara

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    Championship leader Rafael Câmara secured his third pole position of the season in the F3 qualifying session for the 2025 Imola GP ahead of Santiago Ramos and Noah Strømsted.

  • F2 Qualifying | 2025 Bahrain GP | Fornaroli’s First Pole

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    Catch the highlights from the 2025 F2 Bahrain GP Qualifying session at Sakhir, setting the stage for an intense weekend of racing.

  • F1 Qualifying | 2025 Chinese GP | Racing Bulls’ Strong Performance Secures Q3 Spot

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    Both Racing Bulls drivers, Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar, delivered impressive performances in qualifying, earning spots in the top 10 for the Chinese Grand Prix. How Racing Bulls’ 2025 Qualifying Compares to 2024 In the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying session, Yuki Tsunoda struggled to find the pace needed to advance to Q2. With the…

  • F1 Qualifying | Chinese GP 2025 | Piastri snatches his debut pole

    Q1 As the lights went green, the cars drove out in the intense heat, with soft tyres as the best option. While the Kick Sauber drivers and some, including Ocon and Bearman, picked new rubber, Stroll led the way on a used set.   Verstappen and Mercedes were in the garage early. Hulkenberg led the initial…

  • F1 Qualifying Australian Grand Prix 2025

    The season kicks off under the roaring sun in Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix Qualifying. The fight for pole position at the first race of the season is on, and promises drama and surprises. We also get a glimpse into what’s to come this season. Q1: Shock Results and Disappointed…

  • F1 Qualifying | Singapore GP 2024 | Norris Back on Pole

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    Lando Norris secured Pole Position at the F1 Qualifying Singapore GP 2024, ahead of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.