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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen. Fernando Alonso put his Aston Martin atop the FP2 timings as the changeable Canadian Grand Prix weather continued. Alonso grabbed the top spot from Mercedes’ George Russell with a time of 1:15.810, taking advantage of the favorable conditions in the first half of the session. Unfortunately, Max Verstappen faced setbacks …

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Mercedes’ George Russell is leading the race, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen closely behind, followed by Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton. With McLaren and Ferrari emerging as serious F1 2024 threats to Red Bull, Mercedes technical director James Allison has a feeling that Red Bull’s recent RB20 upgrade proved to be a “downgrade.” McLaren retaliated in Miami …

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Regardless of Liberty’s opinion, Michael Andretti is determined to forcefully make his way onto the F1 grid. Andretti have been dealt a fresh blow in their efforts to find a way into F1, with Renault boss Luca de Meo insisting there are no plans to sell the Alpine team. Andretti has been attempting to enter …

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Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver, showcasing his skills in the RB20 on the racetrack. Having suffered in Monaco where he complained of headaches and could only qualify P6, Max Verstappen says a redesign “might” be needed but that Red Bull “can’t do that” with the budget cap. Red Bull had a strong grip on …

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Lewis Hamilton made his debut on Italian territory at Imola, following the announcement of his move to Ferrari. Former team principal Eddie Jordan has predicted “fireworks” for Lewis Hamilton when he joins Ferrari, and believes he will give an “almighty crack” at the F1 2025 World Championship. Next season, Hamilton is set to join Ferrari …

Read more “Lewis Hamilton tipped to be ‘serious contender’ at Ferrari after dip in ‘mojo’ at Mercedes”

In Monaco, Red Bull driver Sergio Perez experiences a crash. Alarming footage captured the moment Formula 1 photographers ducked or ran as Sergio Perez smashed into the Armco barrier separating them from the track on the opening lap of the Monaco GP. After being struck by debris, a photographer was promptly transported to the medical …

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Alpine driver Esteban Ocon. Alpine team principal Bruno Famin explained why it was “never” under consideration to drop Esteban Ocon for the Canadian Grand Prix as had been rumoured. Famin cut a very frustrated figure after Ocon and team-mate Pierre Gasly collided on the opening lap in Monaco, Ocon attempting a move down the inside …

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Esteban Ocon, the Alpine driver, will be departing from the team following the conclusion of the 2024 season. Haas could have an “all-new” line-up next season after team boss Ayao Komatsu revealed he is “considering seriously” Esteban Ocon with “youth” taking the second seat. With Nico Hulkenberg joining Sauber, Haas may undergo a complete transformation …

Read more “‘All-new 2025 driver line-up’ predicted with Haas confirming ‘serious’ Esteban Ocon talks”

In Monaco, the W15 of Mercedes was equipped with an enhanced front wing. The start of the F1 2024 season has not been ideal for Mercedes as the team has struggled to find the performance and consistency needed to compete at the top. In a bid to address their issues, Mercedes introduced a radically different …

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Throughout the weekend in Monaco, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was consistently involved. A random FIA inspection following the Monaco Grand Prix saw the McLaren chassis used by Lando Norris inspected for its low-pressure fuel system. After undergoing thorough inspections by the FIA, the MCL38 successfully passed its random inspection, demonstrating compliance with technical regulation Articles 5.11 …

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