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How 2024 São Paulo strategy error by Racing Bulls hurt Tsunoda at F1 Australian GP

First race of the 2025 season and Yuki Tsunoda left the F1 Australian GP with a mix of pride and frustration.  The RB driver delivered a fantastic performance for the team in qualifying. But he ultimately fell victim to the weather in Melbourne and a major gamble on strategy. Powerful pace shown in qualifying Tsunoda…

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren prepares to drive in the garage during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 14, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Steven Tee/LAT Images)
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Piastri says F1 Australian GP dominance by McLaren will not be “the norm” in 2025

McLaren showed a clear margin from the rest of the field at the Australian GP, leading to some drivers calling the F1 championships already, but Oscar Piastri denies McLaren’s dominance will continue at this level throughout the campaign when speaking on Thursday at the Chinese GP. With a 1-2 in qualifying, McLaren quickly established a…

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Gabriel Bortoleto’s F1 debut: “I prefer to push the car to the limit” following Australian GP crash
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Bortoleto: “I prefer to crash” than drive like a “passenger” following F1 Australian GP shunt

Rookie Gabriel Bortoleto experienced the highs and lows of F1 racing in a rain-soaked Australian GP. A wet and wild start to the season With rain causing the track to feel like a skating rink, multiple drivers, both rookies and seasoned drivers, fell victim to the treacherous conditions.  Bortoleto, making his F1 debut with Sauber at…

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Max Verstappen at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix Pit Debrief
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Verstappen “had fun” after P2 in a “spicy” F1 Australian GP

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing endured a “difficult” race to finish second at the season-opening F1 Australian GP. The Dutchman spent most of the afternoon chasing the pace-setting McLaren cars. With a good haul of points in the bag, the reigning champion will leave Melbourne in a good mood. Difficult but fun race at…

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Two Australians, Aiva Anagnostiadis and Joanne Ciconte are set to join the 2025 F1 Academy grid, making history for Australian motorsport.
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Anagnostiadis and Ciconte to make history as first Australians on F1 Academy grid

The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix weekend will be a landmark moment for Australian motorsport, as two Australian drivers prepare to make their debut in the F1 Academy. Their inclusion in the all-female junior series represents a significant step forward for female representation in motorsport, marking a new era for aspiring Australian racing drivers. Aiva Anagnostiadis…

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Mercedes F1 “can’t reuse” one of Hamilton’s engines following big failure at Australian GP

At the Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton’s hopes for a solid points finish were ruined by an unexpected power unit failure.  The seven-time world champion found himself side-lined early in the race at Albert Park, with the engine in his Mercedes failing after sensors detected an issue, placing him 10th in the Drivers’ Championship this season…

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Leclerc “knew that pole position and the race win were possible” for Ferrari from FP1 at F1 Australian GP

Charles Leclerc and the Ferrari team claim that they sensed something special brewing from the moment they hit the track in Friday’s first practice session for the Australian Grand Prix. From the outset, it was clear that SF-24 had the potential to challenge Max Verstappen around the the Albert Park circuit.  Sainz’s manoeuvre around the…

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Piastri: McLaren F1 driver switch with Norris at Australian GP “completely fair”

The Australian Grand Prix proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions for the drivers on track, and fans watching on. Following Verstappen’s early retirement due to mechanical issues, the racing order was reshuffled, presenting opportunities for McLaren and Oscar Piastri to go for a podium. Speaking about Verstappen’s DNF, Piastri noted what this could mean…

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