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Sprint Qualifying Report & Results 2024 Chinese F1 Sprint

Event: Chinese Grand Prix Track: Shanghai International Circuit Weather: 20.0°C dry & wet Tarmac: 28.2°C dry & wet Humidity: 36.0% Wind: 5.0 km//h South 1:31.547 was the..

April 19, 2024 with 1 Comment

Shanghai Circuit's Astonishing Transformation: "Painted" Tracks Raise Grip Questions

Apr.19 - The entire world of Formula 1 was caught by surprise when zooming in on the details of Shanghai's track resurfacing and repair efforts after a four-year absence for the..

April 19, 2024 with 1 Comment

Verstappen's Red Bull Future: Stability Key Amidst Team Turmoil

Apr.19 - As long as Red Bull remains "peaceful and calm", Max Verstappen says he's going nowhere. For months now, rumours and counter-rumours amid the loud and intense Red Bull..

April 19, 2024 with 0 Comments

Question mark hangs over Stroll's F1 future

Apr.19 - A question mark is hanging over Lance Stroll's future in Formula 1. Aston Martin has just inked a new contract for 2025 and 2026 with Fernando Alonso, but team boss Mike..

April 19, 2024 with 1 Comment

Marko Watches McLaren's Norris, Piastri for Future Red Bull Roles

Apr.19 - Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull is keeping an eye on McLaren's contracted driver duo "for the future". Heading into Shanghai, McLaren boss Andrea Stella sounded hopeful..

April 19, 2024 with 0 Comments

Sainz Faces Decision: Audi's 3-Year Deal vs Red Bull's 1?

Apr.19 - Dr Helmut Marko has continued to divulge the apparent details of Audi's contract offer to Ferrari refugee Carlos Sainz. Sergio Perez appears headed for a new contract at..

April 19, 2024 with 0 Comments

Red Bull Consultant Marko Alarmed by Mercedes' Flash-in-the-Pan Performance

Apr.19 - Dr Helmut Marko admits he is surprised Mercedes has still not mastered the new-in-2022 ground effect regulations for three consecutive seasons and running. Former F1..

April 19, 2024 with 0 Comments

Hulkenberg and Perez Eyed for Sauber Seats Amid Bottas Uncertainty Audi's F1 Gambit: Bottas Out? Sainz, Hulkenberg in Contention

Apr.19 - Valtteri Bottas is among the Formula 1 drivers who is yet to find his seat amid the 2025 driver market 'silly season'. The experienced Finn and former Mercedes race..

April 19, 2024 with 1 Comment

First Free Practice Results 2024 Chinese F1 Grand Prix

Event: Chinese Grand Prix Track: Shanghai International Circuit Weather: 23.4°C sunny & dry Tarmac: 39.8°C dry Humidity: 22.3% Wind: 5.0 km//h South First Practice Report..

April 19, 2024 with 0 Comments

Marko: Sainz Eyeing Audi's Lucrative Offer Over Red Bull

Apr.18 - Carlos Sainz seems more likely to end up in a Audi-owned Sauber next rather than a Red Bull. That's the news directly from the mouth of Red Bull's top Austrian F1..

April 18, 2024 with 2 Comments

Raikkonen Dynasty: From Karting Sensation to F1 Future

Apr.18 - As a 'new Kimi' makes his way to Formula 1, there seems little doubt that a 'new Raikkonen' also seems destined for the top category of motor racing. At the Red Bull Ring..

April 18, 2024 with 1 Comment

Newey Unleashed: Red Bull's Mastermind Dominates Mugello Track Day

Apr.18 - The mystery about Adrian Newey's recent visit to Italy has been solved. Amid swirling rumours surrounding the Red Bull power struggle, the sighting of F1's most revered..

April 18, 2024 with 0 Comments

Red Bull's Marko Denies Rumors of RB Team Takeover by Steiner

Apr.18 - Dr Helmut Marko has slammed the latest rumours linking Red Bull's second Formula 1 team with a takeover. A specialist news source in Japan reported this week that axed..

April 18, 2024 with 0 Comments

Vasseur Says Sainz Handles Current "Difficult Situation" Admirably

Apr.18 - Ferrari's boss admits he put Carlos Sainz in a "difficult situation" this year, but Frederic Vasseur defended the decision to bring Lewis Hamilton into the team for 2025..

April 18, 2024 with 0 Comments

Ferrari's F1 Coup? Red Bull's Newey Spotted Near Maranello Headquarters?

Apr.17 - Adrian Newey, arguably the most highly coveted designer in Formula 1 history, has been spotted in Italy. Amid the ongoing Red Bull power struggle, Newey - as well as Dr..

April 17, 2024 with 0 Comments

Fueling the Future: Alonso's Insightful Contract Extension and Aramco's Crucial Role

Apr.17 - Fernando Alonso may simply have extended and expanded his existing contract, but it could be a strategic masterstroke according to one specialist report. Auto Motor und..

April 17, 2024 with 0 Comments

Sainz Dismisses Performance Surge Claims Amid Contract Talks

Apr.17 - Carlos Sainz has hit back at the notion that his form as a driver has drastically improved in 2024, just as Ferrari also ended its habit of getting race strategies badly..

April 17, 2024 with 0 Comments

F1 Boss Domenicali Says No to 25 GP's and Sticks to 24

Apr.17 - Stefano Domenicali says Formula 1 has no interest at present in expanding the annual race calendar beyond a bustling 24 grands prix. The sport hit that eye-watering..

April 17, 2024 with 1 Comment

Marquez Backs Alonso: "Experience Trumps Age in F1 Arena"

Apr.17 - Top MotoGP rider and six-time champion Marc Marquez has hit back at the notion that Fernando Alonso should have hung up his helmet. Ferrari's 26-year-old Charles Leclerc..

April 17, 2024 with 0 Comments

Wolff's Dilemma for His Mercedes Hot F1 Seat

Apr.17 - Carlos Sainz's rumoured move to Mercedes for 2025 may not yet be set in stone. What is for sure is that Toto Wolff's choice to replace the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton..

April 17, 2024 with 2 Comments

All Info You Want to See Before the 2024 Chinese F1 GP Starts

The fifth Grand Prix of the 2024 Formula 1 season is here. The Chinese Grand Prix returns to the F1 calendar for the first time since 2019 and it will do so on a Sprint weekend,..

April 17, 2024 with 5 Comments

Red Bull Out and Porsche In? Vettel's Next Move Uncertain

Apr.16 - Sebastian Vettel has left Porsche waiting for his decision about returning to premier motor racing. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, with a cockpit still to fill for 2025,..

April 16, 2024 with 1 Comment

Leclerc Doubts Alonso's Longevity in F1 Amid New Deal Talks

Apr.16 - Charles Leclerc is only lukewarm about Fernando Alonso's decision to keep racing in Formula 1 despite the fact that he is almost 43 already. The continuing Aston Martin..

April 16, 2024 with 1 Comment

Villeneuve Skeptical: Audi's Sauber Deal Raises Concerns

Apr.16 - Jacques Villeneuve is sceptical about Audi's forthcoming works Formula 1 project. The 1997 world champion is actually a big fan of the VW-owned German carmaker, having..

April 16, 2024 with 0 Comments

F1 Champ Verstappen Praises FE Skills and Dismisses Future Drive

Apr.16 - Former F1 driver Jean-Eric Vergne has hailed Max Verstappen's attitude towards the all-electric and often-derided motor racing series Formula E. Once positioning itself..

April 16, 2024 with 0 Comments

Mick Schumacher Eyed for Prema Racing's Indycar Debut

Apr.16 - Mick Schumacher has emerged as a potential leading candidate to make the leap into Indycar for 2025. The 25-year-old son of Michael Schumacher has yet to write off his..

April 16, 2024 with 0 Comments

Alfa Romeo's Motorsport Revival: Precision Timing for Premier Return

Apr.16 - Alfa Romeo will return to premier motorsport - but it probably won't be Formula 1. The luxury Italian carmaker exited F1 at the end of last season, as the naming deal..

April 16, 2024 with 0 Comments

Friction and Fast Tracks: Red Bull's Pursuit of Dominance

Apr.15 - "Peace" has broken out at Red Bull, according to former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. It's definitely true that, amid the high-profile off-track power struggle and the..

April 15, 2024 with 0 Comments

Williams Braces for Medium-Term Fallout from Crash Chaos

Apr.15 - Williams' tumultuous season so far has put a spanner in the works of the team's plans to develop its 2024 car. Multiple crashes by Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant so far..

April 15, 2024 with 0 Comments

Steiner's F1 Comeback: Eyes Set on Red Bull Venture?

Apr.15 - Gunther Steiner could be shaping up for a high profile return to Formula 1 team management. Since losing his long-time role in charge of Haas over the winter following..

April 15, 2024 with 0 Comments

Sprint Weekend Standoff: F1 Negotiates Premiums for 2025 Grand Prix Races?

Apr.15 - A few question marks continue to hang over the newly-announced Formula 1 season calendar for 2025. Another 24-race calendar awaits next year, with both F1 and the FIA..

April 15, 2024 with 6 Comments

Shanghai's New Tarmac to Sets Stage for Red Bull-Ferrari F1 Showdown?

Apr.15 - Red Bull is not being complacent about its likely performance as Formula 1 finally returns to China this weekend. The team has been dominant so far in 2024, but given Max..

April 15, 2024 with 2 Comments

Andretti F1 Team Still Forges Ahead for 2026 Season Entry

Apr.15 - Andretti-Cadillac is still hoping to be on the Formula 1 grid in 2026. That is despite the fact that, notwithstanding the FIA's approval, Formula 1 owner Liberty Media..

April 15, 2024 with 0 Comments

High Stakes: Sainz Eyes Mercedes Drive Amid Ferrari Exit

Apr.15 - Multiple authoritative Italian newspapers are all citing insider sources who believe Carlos Sainz is set to race for Mercedes in 2025. What was just speculation last week..

April 15, 2024 with 3 Comments

Hamilton Plays Retro Video Games from His Childhood! 🎮

Join us as we step back in time with Lewis Hamilton, revisiting the classic PlayStation and a selection of vintage games. In this nostalgic journey, Lewis shares insights into his..

April 15, 2024 with 0 Comments

F1 Race Schedule for Next 2025 Season Already Released

The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) along with Formula 1 management have unveiled the race schedule for the 2025 season. This upcoming season is particularly..

April 14, 2024 with 6 Comments

Alonso's Aston F1 Affair Extends Beyond the Checkered Flag

Apr.12 - Carlos Sainz says he still has "no idea" which Formula 1 team he will be driving for beyond 2024. What is clear is that it won't be a green Aston Martin - as Fernando..

April 12, 2024 with 1 Comment

Former Ferrari Engineer Sanchez Eyed for Alpine's F1 Overhaul

Apr.12 - Alpine might soon get a much-needed technical boost in the form of a long-time and highly respected former Ferrari engineer. Last year, Ferrari's head of vehicle concept,..

April 12, 2024 with 0 Comments

Leclerc's Gelato Gambit: F1 Star Launches 'LEC' Low-Cal Ice Cream Brand

Apr.12 - Charles Leclerc insists he remains fully committed to Formula 1 - despite launching into the ice-cream industry. Recent rumours suggested the Ferrari driver wanted to..

April 12, 2024 with 6 Comments

Andretti Says They Will Have an Engine in 2028

Michael Andretti remains confident in his vision for introducing a new Formula 1 team, despite facing a setback earlier this year when their first application, submitted in..

April 11, 2024 with 4 Comments

Mercedes 2024 Japanese F1 GP Race Debrief

Delving into the intricacies of tire tactics, race interruptions, and the velocity during competition, we engage in an enlightening conversation with our on-site Engineering..

April 11, 2024 with 0 Comments

Why the 2026 is a Critical Season for F1?

In the latest episode, Matt Baker is joined by esteemed motorsport analysts Karun Chandhok and Martin Brundle for an in-depth debrief on the Japanese Grand Prix. Together, they..

April 11, 2024 with 0 Comments

Max and Checo Destroy F1 Sand Sculpture!

In an exciting collaboration with Arctic Wolf, we're challenging our drivers with a unique test centered around cybersecurity knowledge. While Arctic Wolf's expertise might not..

April 11, 2024 with 0 Comments

Mercedes and Sainz: F1 Deal in the Fast Lane for Next Season?

Apr.11 - Carlos Sainz could be closing in on a deal to race for Mercedes in 2025. Just as Fernando Alonso called a move from Aston Martin to Mercedes "not attractive", rumours..

April 11, 2024 with 18 Comments

Gene Haas Unleashes Cash Injection: Haas F1's Future Gains Momentum

Apr.11 - Haas could soon be getting an extra injection of funding that team critics say is badly overdue. Long-time boss Gunther Steiner left the team over the winter following a..

April 11, 2024 with 3 Comments

Circuit de Catalunya Revamp: F1's Bright Future in Barcelona

Apr.11 - Barcelona is not giving up on Formula 1, despite Madrid's high profile new long time deal to start hosting the official Spanish GP from 2026. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is..

April 11, 2024 with 1 Comment

Alpine Squashes Speculation: No Andretti F1 Team Acquisition in the Cards

Apr.11 - Just as rumours emerge that Alpine could soon be sold, a hopeful Andretti-Cadillac is stepping up its efforts to enter Formula 1. Despite being rejected by F1's..

April 11, 2024 with 0 Comments

Juan Pablo Montoya 2024 Beyond the Grid Legends Podcast Interview

In the inaugural installment of F1 Beyond The Grid's LEGENDS series, Tom Clarkson sits down with Juan Pablo Montoya, a driver whose name is synonymous with Formula 1 greatness,..

April 10, 2024 with 0 Comments

2024 Japanese F1 GP | Highlights | Lollipopman F1 Comedy

Scenes at the Australian Grand Prix 2024. Starring: Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Lando Norris, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton, Esteban Ocon, Daniel..

April 10, 2024 with 0 Comments

Alonso's Future Secured: New Aston Martin Deal Gains Momentum

Apr.10 - Momentum is building towards a deal to keep Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin beyond 2024. The rumour built significant momentum across the Japanese GP weekend, as it..

April 10, 2024 with 7 Comments

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