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Mercedes halts F1 upgrades due to costly crash damages

Mercedes has had to put a stop to its development efforts for the current Formula 1 season, with repair costs from a series of recent crashes limiting what’s left of its budget. The team has seen expenses rise after several high-impact incidents, including Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s crash in Monza and George Russell’s accidents in Austin…

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Oscar Piastri says F1 Mexico GP was “a much more positive weekend” after COTA despite P17 start

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri turned a disappointing P17 qualifying position into a points-scoring finish at the Mexican Grand Prix, crossing the line in eighth place after a determined recovery drive through the field. The Australian rookie, who started from the back of the grid following his Q1 exit on Saturday, showed strong race pace as he…

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“I know where it all went wrong, but it’s still painful” — Piastri on F1 Mexico GP Q1 exit

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri experienced a premature end to his Mexican Grand Prix Qualifying session after a costly error at turn 12 saw him eliminated in Q1. The Australian driver finished in P14, marking a disappointing Saturday after showing promising pace throughout practice sessions. The crucial moment came during his final flying lap in Q1, where…

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Pérez gutted by Q1 exit at F1 Mexico GP as he reveals braking struggles at last three rounds

In a devastating blow to local fans, Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez was eliminated in Q1 at his home Grand Prix, qualifying P18. The Mexican driver’s struggles were evident throughout the session, 1.532 seconds slower than his teammate Max Verstappen on run one. The gap was 0.808s in the end. Pérez’s qualifying unravelled during the final…

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Jaguar and Nissan sanctioned for Formula E cost cap breaches

Jaguar and Nissan Formula E teams have become the first to face penalties for breaching the championship’s cost cap, which was introduced for the 2022-23 season. Both teams have been handed sanctions by the FIA for minor overspending, highlighting the sport’s growing emphasis on financial regulations. According to reports, as a result of the breaches,…

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Horner says Lawson “fast and courageous” after impressing with P9 finish at F1 US GP

Liam Lawson’s superb drive from 19th to 9th in the 2024 United States Grand Prix has earned him praise from all corners of the Formula 1 paddock, with Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner labelling his performance as “fast” and “courageous”. After starting from the back of the grid, the young New Zealander displayed…

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“If the sprints are like this, you always enjoy them” — Sainz reflects on F1 US GP Sprint fight as he charges to P2

Carlos Sainz delivered a standout performance in the United States Grand Prix sprint race at the Circuit of the Americas, securing second place after a series of battles with teammate Charles Leclerc. He also made a late charge to capitalise on Lando Norris’ final-lap mistake. Starting from fifth, Sainz quickly found himself in the thick…

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“I’ll make sure I’m ahead of Liam” – Tsunoda ready to outperform Lawson in potential fight for Red Bull F1 seat

Yuki Tsunoda has admitted that his 2024 Formula 1 season has felt like a constant battle for a potential promotion to Red Bull Racing, with added pressure now that Liam Lawson has joined the fray. With Daniel Ricciardo out of the picture, Lawson has stepped in for the rest of the season, adding to the…

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Nerea Martí and Chloe Chambers set to drive for Andretti in the Valencia FE Test

Andretti Formula E has confirmed that Chloe Chambers and Nerea Martí will represent the team in the upcoming Women’s Test at the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, taking place in Valencia, Spain, on the 7th November. This marks a groundbreaking event as the first-ever Women’s Test hosted by an FIA World Championship, giving female…

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