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Pierre Gasly admits Qualifying in Abu Dhabi was “one of the best” this season

Pierre Gasly qualified sixth (before being promoted to fifth) at the final qualifying session. After enduring difficult free practice sessions in Abu Dhabi, Alpine spent the rest of the afternoon tweaking their car for a positive starting position, a move that paid off. Burning the midnight oil Alpine experimented with plenty of setups, but none…

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Abu Dhabi GP | Gabriel Bortoleto crowned Formula 2 champion, as Joshua Duerksen wins feature race

After a start that saw Isack Hadjar’s title dreams slip away, Gabriel Bortoleto was crowned the 2024 Formula 2 champion, while Joshua Duerksen took home his first feature race win. The time came for the grand finale for the FIA Formula 2 2024 season, where championship contenders Gabriel Bortoleto and Isack Hadjar battled it out…

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F1 Academy | Race 3 | Abu Dhabi GP | Maiden series win for Maya Weug

After the second race of the last round out in Qatar was cancelled, a third race was added to this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Abbi Pulling qualifying P1 for all three races.  Although Pulling was crowned champion after Race 1, the Constructor’s Championship is still up for grabs.  Saturday’s qualifying session set the…

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Bortoleto “very confident” ahead of FIA Formula 2 Yas Marina feature race

With just one race – the Yas Marina feature race – left in the 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship season, Invicta Racing’s Gabriel Bortoleto leads Campos Racing’s Isack Hadjar in the Drivers’ Championship standings by a mere 4.5 points. Coming into the weekend, Bortoleto saw his lead in the standings drop to only 0.5 points…

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Pepe Martí “feels amazing” after celebrating Formula 2 maiden win in Abu Dhabi

Pepe Martí delivered a stellar performance at the Formula 2 Sprint Race in Abu Dhabi, claiming his first win in the series with a commanding drive. The 19-year-old Spanish driver displayed composure and precision throughout the race, starting with a brilliant launch from P4 and holding off a strong challenge from championship leader Gabriel Bortoleto…

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Max Verstappen thinks “McLaren is too quick,” and hopes to “race Ferrari” in Abu Dhabi GP

Max Verstappen had a tough qualifying session for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, filled with promise and frustration. Despite struggling with understeer throughout practice, the reigning World Champion surged to provisional pole in Q3 with a 1:22.945s, showcasing remarkable control despite a near slide at the final corner. However, Lando Norris quickly reclaimed the…

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Hülkenberg expecting “tight and tough” 2024 F1 Abu Dhabi GP as Haas eyes P6 in Constructor’s Championship

A remarkable qualifying performance during the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying session saw Haas F1 Team’s Nico Hülkenberg qualify P4 – his strongest qualifying performance of the season. However, he will start Sunday’s race P7, after being handed a three-place grid penalty. The German driver breezed through Q1 and Q2, showing the strong capabilities of…

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Piastri on McLaren’s championship hopes: “It will be very special if we can pull it off”

As McLaren battles to clinch their first Constructors’ Championship since 1998, the season finale at the Yas Marina Circuit offers a glimmer of hope. Lando Norris secured a commanding pole position for the team, with Oscar Piastri close behind in second place, setting McLaren up for a thrilling showdown that could define their season. Piastri’s…

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