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Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying Race | Ugo Ugochukwu wins qualification race

Although the day in Macau started off sunny, the skies visibly turned darker by the FIA FR World Cup Qualifying Race, took place. The 10-lap race will set the grid for tomorrow’s Grand Prix and also give the drivers a dress rehearsal for what could be expected. There was an early setback for Mari Boya,…

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Drivers summoned to compulsory meeting by FIA after seven red flags in Macau GP qualifying

Following an astonishing seven red flags during yesterday’s qualifying session, FIA officials summoned the drivers to a compulsory meeting after seven red flags in Macau GP qualifying. This year’s Macau Grand Prix marked a significant change, as it was the first time Formula Regional cars were utilised—sitting just below the FIA Formula 3 Championship and…

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Noel León was “happy to be able to run qualifying” after mechanics “finished the car three minutes before the qualifying” in Macau GP

Mexican driver Noel León, demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill in Macau, securing an impressive third place. Despite a tumultuous day filled with challenges, León’s determination and the hard work of his team paid off. The day began on a tough note for León, who faced significant setbacks, including a hard collision with the wall during…

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Oliver Goethe was “gutted to miss out on pole” after a “chaotic” qualifying session in Macau

Oliver Goethe emerged as a standout performer despite facing extraordinary challenges in the Macau GP Qualifying session. Amidst a session plagued by multiple red flags and disruptions, Goethe’s patience and skill saw him clinch second place, narrowly missing out on pole position by a fraction of a second. The drama for Goethe began early when…

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Ugochukwu “happy” to be on pole in Macau GP after “most intense” qualifying session he’s ever had

The 2024 Macau Grand Prix qualifying session delivered a rollercoaster of emotions, culminating in a stunning pole position for Ugo Ugochukwu of R-ace GP. The young driver navigated a session riddled with red flags and incident-packed restarts to claim the top spot by a mere 0.014 seconds. The action unfolded as pacesetter Dino Beganovic saw…

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Charles Leclerc happy with F1 SF-24 improvements as they “didn’t come easily”

After the first few rounds of the season, Ferrari F1 had emerged as the second force behind title-defenders Red Bull, with the Scuderia bagging a 1-2 in Australia as Carlos Sainz won at Albert Park in the SF-24 from Charles Leclerc. The power balance quickly shifted after the first round of updates to the 2024…

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Albon: “Pressure” on Lawson and Tsunoda to get Red Bull’s 2025 F1 seat is visible during races

A former Red Bull driver himself, Alex Albon believes there is “clearly” some pressure on RB drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson to perform in order to get the nod to be Max Verstappen’s team-mate at the senior team next season, and that is noticeable even “in the moves” they try during the races. Speaking…

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Carlos Sainz to drive in F1 Abu Dhabi post-season test for Williams

Confimation has come through from Williams on Friday afternoon that Carlos Sainz will drive for the team in the Abu Dhabi F1 test following the Grand Prix next month. The 30-year-old signed for Williams after many months of negotiations with different teams, ultimately deciding to join the Grove-based squad on a multi-year deal. In February,…

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Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying 2 | Ugochukwu snatches pole from Goethe in a session marred by seven red flags

It was a warm and humid day in Macau, and by the time qualifying began, the track had finally dried out, setting the stage for an action packed session. Unlike the previous day’s wet conditions, drivers were eager to make their mark on the slick surface. The first driver to go out was Oliver Goethe,…

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