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Predicting a race winner feels part art, part number-crunching obsession. On the surface it’s obvious: fastest car plus best driver wins.
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The Science Behind Predicting a Race Winner

Predicting a race winner in motorsport feels part art, part number-crunching obsession. On the surface it’s obvious: fastest car plus best driver usually wins. But dig a little deeper and you find a collection of data — telemetry, weather, tyre wear, pit-stop strategy, and even pit-lane data — all nudging probabilities one way or another….

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Verstappen denies F1 mid-season lost interest suggestion from Marko

Speaking ahead of the 2025 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix, Max Verstappen unequivocally dismissed recent suggestions that he lost interest during the season. They particularly linked his participation in other events like the Nordschleife to a supposed lack of focus. The speculation was ignited by comments from Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko. He had theorized…

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McLaren F1 team celebrate a P2 and P3 finish for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the F1 Italian GP 2025

Did McLaren make the right decision to swap Norris and Piastri at the F1 Italian GP?

Was McLaren right to intervene, swapping Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s positions following an unexpected slow stop for the British driver, or did the team cross a line at the Italian GP? In this opinion piece, Pit Debrief examines both sides of the argument.  Yes: Why McLaren’s intervention was justified Strategy and fairness McLaren made…

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Pit Debrief’s Top 5 Young Talents to Watch

In our list of the Top 5 young drivers to watch, PitDebrief looks beyond Formula 2 and 3 to showcase standout talents making waves early in their careers. Whilst the journey to the pinnacle of motorsport may seem far away, a number of standout prospects have already delivered impressive results early in their careers. From…

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Emma Felbermayr leads the F1 Academy grid in Round 4 of the Championship at the 2025 Canadian GP
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The battle for the 2025 F1 Academy Championship: Who will take the crown?

The 2025 F1 Academy season has reached a decisive stage. Four rounds are complete, and the field has already delivered a spectacle of resilience, speed, and determination. Each contender has carved out their own story, from dominant performances to hard-fought recoveries. With only three rounds and six races left, the championship fight has grown tighter…

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