The second race of the F1 Academy Qatar round at the Lusail International Circuit was cancelled after a prolonged delay. The 16 F1 Academy drivers had taken to the Lusail grid, awaiting the originally scheduled 14:00 local time start. However, damage to the barriers from a preceding Porsche support race necessitated extensive repairs, leaving insufficient…
After an intense battle for pole position, Hitech Pulse-Eight’s Paul Aron delivered a stunning performance, edging out Gabriel Bortoleto and Victor Martins to secure the top spot. The Formula 2 grid took to the Lusail International Circuit for Qualifying under significantly cooler conditions than during Free Practice. Trident’s Christian Mansell even remarked on social media,…
The Formula 2 drivers took to the track in Qatar for the first time, with Paul Aron setting the tone with a dominant practice session. The Estonian driver led the way, leaving his rivals in his wake as he fine-tuned his car for the upcoming races. After a long hiatus, Formula 2 returned to the…
The first practice session for the F1 Academy in Qatar was a blustery affair, with strong winds adding an extra challenge for the drivers. The headwind into Turn 1, the biggest braking zone on the track, actually helped the drivers brake quicker due to the increased downforce. However, the tailwind into Turns 12 and 13…
As the F1 Academy paddock gears up for the penultimate round of the 2024 season in Qatar, anticipation fills the air. It has been two months since the last race weekend, and the teams have returned to the Lusail International Circuit after three days of testing, setting the stage for an exciting weekend. Abbi Pulling,…
Lando Norris has shared his thoughts on last year’s F1 Qatar Grand Prix, the lessons learned from a challenging Las Vegas GP race, and what to expect from this weekend in Losail. Reflecting on McLaren’s position on the grid, Norris spoke candidly about the team’s recent struggles and their chances against rivals like Ferrari and…
Williams Racing Academy driver Luke Browning is set for his Abu Dhabi FP1 debut at the 2024 Grand Prix, marking his first appearance at a Formula 1 weekend. The young British driver will participate in the first Free Practice session (FP1), fulfilling Williams’ second mandated rookie driver session for the season. Additionally, Browning will take…
Red Bull Racing anticipates a tough fight for 2025 despite Max Verstappen clinching his fourth F1 world championship in Las Vegas. The team is already shifting its focus to next year, acknowledging the rapid progress of rivals like McLaren and Ferrari under stable regulations. While overcoming challenges from McLaren and other rivals this year, the…
Following a fourth World Championship title for Max Verstappen, Lando Norris reflects on his season-long F1 championship fight, offering candid insights into his rival’s performance, McLaren’s progress, and his aspirations for the future. Norris, the closest challenger this season to Verstappen, balanced admiration with competitive resolve when discussing the newly crowned F1 champion. “My thoughts…
Carlos Sainz secured an impressive second place on the grid for F1 the Las Vegas GP, a position he aims to build upon during the race. With a strong lap time that showed the potential of his Ferrari, Sainz expressed confidence in his ability to compete against pole sitter George Russell and the challenges that…
