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George Russell knew he was “light” before F1 Belgian GP disqualification but change “was too late”

Mercedes F1 driver George Russell was aware he was ‘a little bit light’ ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, where he was given a post-race disqualification where his car was found to be 1.5kg under the weight limit. The Brackley-based outfit investigated the faults and why Russell got disqualified and found that in tandem with…

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“We’re here to finish in the top five”: Alex Albon sets new target for Williams with more upgrades arriving after F1 summer break

While the recent signing of multi-time race winner Carlos Sainz is sure to lift the spirits of the team, Williams was left to grapple with the disappointment of seeing the chequered flag without scoring a point yet again at the Belgian Grand Prix. Finishing the race in twelfth place, Alex Albon was particularly lamenting the…

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Alonso on the F1 upgrades introduced by Aston Martin:“This is only the first step”

Aston Martin kicked off their 2023 Formula 1 campaign in a confident manner, with Fernando Alonso making six trips to the podium in the first eight rounds. After round fourteen, they were sitting in a respectable fourth place in the championship table with seven impressive podiums under their belt. In stark contrast, Aston Martin has…

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“It’s so tight that it could have easily swung slightly the other way” — Kevin Magnussen talks about midfield competitiveness in F1

The Belgian Grand Prix was a race that was crucial for Haas to establish midfield dominance heading into the summer break. However, both of its drivers Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen were knocked out in Q1 and unable to make any significant impression during Sunday’s race. Magnussen finished the race in 15th before being promoted…

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“Pérez is still our best solution” — Helmut Marko squashes any rumours that Liberty Media was involved in Pérez’s retention

Red Bull has decided to stick with Sergio Pérez despite the Mexican being tipped to head to the exit following inconsistent performances across the last couple of rounds that allow rivals to catch up in the constructors’ championship with only 42 points separating them with McLaren in second place. Heading into the Belgian Grand Prix,…

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Albon says, if Williams “had two sets of hards, it would have been a different race”, after a frustrating F1 Belgian GP

Despite the action at the Belgian Grand Prix, Alex Albon’s race was marked by frustration as tyre strategy played a crucial role in determining his result. Starting the race with high hopes, Albon found himself grappling with the limitations of his tyre allocation, which ultimately impacted his performance. From the outset, Albon was active on…

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Stella “quite satisfied” with McLaren’s consistency so far at the midpoint of the F1 season

McLaren team principal says the team are happy with their consistency in the first half of the 2024 season despite some missed opportunities. McLaren have enjoyed a strong first half of the 2024 Formula 1 season, with the Woking based squad currently occupying P2 in the constructors standings and closing in on leaders Red Bull….

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Wolff explains there were “nothing more to lose” in Russell’s one-stop at the F1 Belgian GP

At the Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton secured his 105th career victory following the disqualification of teammate George Russell, who initially crossed the finish line first. Despite the setback, Russell’s strategy and driving were commendable. Opting for an unlikely one-stop strategy, he turned what seemed like a run to fifth place into a provisional…

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How Verstappen’s F1 Dominance is Being Tested in 2024

Since stepping onto the Formula One scene, Max Verstappen has established himself as one of the sport’s most formidable talents. Since 2021, the Dutch driver has dominated the track, securing three World Championships and shattering numerous records along the way. His driving prowess and relentless determination have set a new standard in Formula One. However,…

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