Rachel Stephens

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Stella: Aborted start regulations “a little tricky” to understand after F1 Brazil GP controversy

Lando Norris’ F1 Brazil GP weekend took a turn for the worse after he and his McLaren team led by Andrea Stella were penalised for a starting procedure breach that has sparked debate over the clarity of F1’s aborted-start regulations.  McLaren believes that the current rules are murky, following the sequence of events that played…

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Hamilton dealt with “massive understeer” but kept Russell battle “clean” at F1 Mexico GP

Despite tyre strategy issues, set-up struggles, and a race-long battle with his teammate, Lewis Hamilton picked up an impressive fourth-place finish at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. With the Mexico GP throwing the drivers plenty of surprises, Hamilton claimed the race was “fun” and that he had a good start, but quickly noted, “I had a…

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Alonso on Norris penalty decision at F1 US GP: “Better to do it fast”

The United States Grand Prix revealed the challenges Aston Martin face in trying to close the gap to the top of the midfield, nevermind the sizeable deficit to the top four teams. In Austin, Fernando Alonso managed to finish in P13, extracting everything he could from the AMR24 despite the car’s limitations. He qualified a brilliant P8, beating faster car…

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Oakes says nothing will “change drastically” this year as he focuses on Alpine F1 gains in 2025 and beyond

Alpine F1 team principal, Oliver Oakes, is discovering that the change he wants within the team can’t happen as quickly he needs.  Having taken over the reins at Alpine, Oakes heads up a team that’s been plagued by inconsistency, sitting in 9th place in the Constructors’ Championship, and he has a lot of work to…

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Goodbye to the Honey Badger: The F1 grid pays tribute to Daniel Ricciardo

The chequered flag seems to have waved one last time for 8-time Grand Prix winner Daniel Ricciardo. With RB confirming that Liam Lawson will be replacing the Aussie for the remainder of the 2024 F1 season, it looks like another surprise return to F1 is unlikely for Ricciardo. With his vibrant personality and infectious smile, Ricciardo has…

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F1 | Singapore GP | Race | Norris crushes the oppositon at Marina Bay as Verstappen takes vital P2

Hotter than it’s been at this time all weekend, the Marina Bay track temperature sits at 37 degrees ahead of the Singapore GP. Before the race can even begin, Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin has some issues, with the team doing a last-minute fix on a brake issue. The team are certain that the issue will be resolved ahead of the GP, and…

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Norris: 2024 F1 championship is still Verstappen’s “to lose” despite Red Bull’s performance fall off

Currently chasing championship leader Max Verstappen for F1 glory, Lando Norris sits only 59 points behind the Dutchman. After his race wins in Miami and Zandvoort, Norris is now a genuine contender for the title, but he’s keen to remind the F1 world that this battle is still very much Max Verstappen’s to lose. Heading…

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Sainz: Ferrari did a “really good job as a team to get it right” on strategy to win F1 Italian GP with Leclerc

While the Tifosi rejoiced in Charles Leclerc’s stunning one-stop victory, Carlos Sainz fell short from the podium, with a strategy that didn’t quite work in his favour as he ultimately extended the opening stint a little bit too long. With Monza’s low downforce and high-speed corners, Sainz highlighted how the team had anticipated a different…

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F1 | Italian GP | Race | Leclerc pulls off extraordinary one-stop win to beat the McLarens at Monza

With Norris, Piastri, Russell, and Leclerc lining up the first two rows at the Italian GP, we’re in for an exciting race. Champion leader Verstappen will have some work to do today to make up some places from 7th in his RB20, as Red Bull appear to be struggling more than ever this season.  Pole-sitter Norris is…

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