Anumitha Murugapandian, Author at Motorsport

“He’s making a strong case for himself” — Horner says Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar has a chance of 2025 F1 drive

Anumitha Murugapandian4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

With 20 points in the bag for Yuki Tsunoda, he has outshined and edged his more experienced teammate Daniel Ricciardo so far in 2024. The 35-year-old Australian is on 11 points himself, and trails the Japanese driver 3-9 in Grand Prix qualifying. In recent events Ricciardo has started to look stronger, improving his qualifying form…

“Two calls from our side cost us everything today” — Norris left to rue another lost opportunity at F1 British GP

Anumitha Murugapandian5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

After qualifying third behind the Mercedes in his home race at Silverstone, Lando Norris was a strong contender for the win on Sunday. Norris went off slightly too wide at the race start which allowed the Red Bull of Max Verstappen to take third place from him. The Brit managed to get it back on…

Ferrari “went away from the optimal strategy by trying to undercut the Mercedes” during F1 Spanish GP — Sainz

Anumitha Murugapandian5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Starting P6 at his home race in Barcelona behind his teammate in P5, it has not been an easy Spanish Grand Prix weekend for Carlos Sainz. Both the Ferraris started on new soft tyres behind both the Mercedes on old soft tyres. On lap 3, Sainz went around the outside and overtook Leclerc. It caused…

Spanish GP| F2 | Feature Race | Crawford takes the win and a breakthrough for DAMS as both the teammates are on the podium

Anumitha Murugapandian5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

As Formula 2 entered their sixth round in Barcelona, Paul Aron starts on pole for the first time with Crawford by his side. As the formation lap was happening, Antonelli and Stanek had some problems in the car, causing both of them to start from the pit lane. As pole sitter Aron had an amazing…

Williams hitting weight targets “would be our biggest step forward” with F1 FW46 car — Albon

Anumitha Murugapandian5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

With only 2 points in the bag for Williams Racing so far this year, they sit P9 in the Constructors’ Championship ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend. The 2024 season has not been the smoothest for the team as they have been beset with problems, such as a lack of spare parts and…

Leclerc pleased that Ferrari F1 has been “very quick in addressing car issues” over “the last seven to eight months”

Anumitha Murugapandian6 months ago6 months ago09 mins

After a first home victory for Charles Leclerc in Monaco last time out, Ferrari are in the mix for the Constructors Championship’, only 24 points away from Red Bull Racing. When asked if the recent success is due to the drivers stepping up or the car itself, Leclerc confidently said that it is mainly because…

Permane: RB F1 “trying several things to improve” as they look for solution to their bad starts in 2024

Anumitha Murugapandian6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

The first step into having a great race is to have a great start. A good launch is critical to hold position, at the very least. Alan Permane talks about how RB is trying to improve in every single element regarding launches. Race starts have been a big issue for the team this year. In…

McLaren’s recent F1 success has “inspired” Mercedes “to get on it” — Hamilton

Anumitha Murugapandian6 months ago04 mins

Unlike the 2023 season where one team was dominating the whole campaign, the 2024 season has three contenders for the Constructors’ Championship: Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren. Using a Mercedes engine, McLaren has 5 podiums and a win this season, compared to Mercedes’s 0 rostrum appearances. The Brackley-based team has not been able to close…

Russell thought “a podium, potentially even victory” was on before red flag was thrown at F1 Monaco GP

Anumitha Murugapandian6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Starting 5th on the streets of Monte Carlo, Russell was the leading driver to start on hard tyres as the Ferraris and McLarens started on the medium compound. Behind him in 6th and 7th, Verstappen and Hamilton also started on the hards. On lap one when Sainz had a puncture from contact with Piastri, Russell…

“That created performance differences” — Hamilton says new front wing gave Russell pace advantage in F1 Monaco GP qualifying

Anumitha Murugapandian6 months ago03 mins

Everything was falling into place for Hamilton in the Free Practices of the Monaco Grand Prix with a P1, P2 and P3 for the Brit. Hamilton entered the Qualifying session with a 1.11.528, putting him P3 on the timing sheets for Q1. Half a tenth separating him from the top of the sheets taken by…