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Esteban Ocon a big contender for the second Audi F1 seat as talks take place

Esteban Ocon has emerged as a serious contender for the second Sauber/Audi seat, sources have confirmed to Pit Debrief. On Friday morning European time, it was confirmed by Haas that Nico Hülkenberg would be leaving team at the end of 2024. Minutes later, Sauber/Audi announced the German driver would be joining them for 2025 on…

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Penalty points impact Magnussen, Sargeant, Stroll and Ricciardo after incidents in F1 Chinese GP

The Chinese Grand Prix 2024 was marked by a series of incidents that prompted decisive actions from the race stewards. Kevin Magnussen received a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points for a collision with Yuki Tsunoda at Turn 6 on lap 27 as he spun the Japanese driver into retirement with some clumsy driving….

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“Made my blood boil” — a furious Ricciardo lashes out at unrepentant Stroll after F1 Chinese GP collision

A furious Daniel Ricciardo had a few choice words about Lance Stroll following their collision shortly before the safety car restart on lap 26. A lock-up by Fernando Alonso at the hairpin caused the Aston Martin to overshoot the corner, leading the cars behind to slow, creating a concertina effect. Ricciardo was running ninth when…

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Ricciardo feeling good following strong F1 Chinese GP qualifying: “My best weekend of the year” to date

Despite all the rumours circulating about his future in Formula One, Daniel Ricciardo put in a stellar qualifying performance in China and outqualified his teammate Yuki Tsunoda. The RB duo will start the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix from the 12th and 19th respectively. After qualifying in 14th for the Sprint, Ricciardo had a very solid…

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Marko: Perez “definitely the best option” for Red Bull in 2025 if he maintains current F1 form

Co-author: Chiara Martin 2024 was a year that started with Lewis Hamilton taking everyone by surprise announcing he will be joining Ferrari next season, raising even bigger speculation around more than one seat. If Mercedes is left with one place to fill and Carlos Sainz is in talks to find a new team, things at…

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Ricciardo “still very positive and confident that I can do it” following tricky start to 2024 F1 campaign

Daniel Ricciardo heads into this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix as a driver under pressure. The 34-year-old desperately needs a strong weekend to get his campaign truly underway. Although the 8-time Grand Prix winner has shown very strong race pace to date, his qualifying performances have been disappointing and left him well out of position in…

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Ricciardo ignoring outside noise on F1 performances as pressure comes “from me more than anyone”

Daniel Ricciardo has faced a tough start to the 2024 F1 season. Historically known for daring overtakes and superb pace during his Red Bull and Renault days, Ricciardo has been struggling to connect with the VCARB 01 — particularly in qualifying — and is yet to score a single point thus far. Trailing behind his…

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Ricciardo “curious” to try new chassis at F1 Chinese GP for his “peace of mind”

The Chinese Grand Prix could be a defining moment in the career of 8-time winner Daniel Ricciardo. Following his return to the sport at the Hungarian Grand Prix last year with AlphaTauri/RB F1, the Australian has shown flashes of his old self. Qualifying a superb P4 in Mexico last October and finishing the race in…

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“I’m sure he’ll bounce back” — Horner confident Ricciardo can turn things around following tricky start to 2024 F1 season

Yuki Tsunoda’s fine start to the 2024 F1 season continued at Suzuka last weekend as he became the first Japanese driver since Kamui Kobayashi to score points at their home race. Kobayashi secured a memorable pole in his Sauber 12 years ago. The P10 finish for Tsunoda certainly did not come easily after making Q3…

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RB F1 CEO Bayer: Tsunoda has taken a “step forward pace-wise and mentally” in 2024 F1 season

Peter Hardenacke of Sky Germany caught up with Peter Bayer, the CEO of RB F1, following a memorable Japanese Grand Prix, where Yuki Tsunoda’s performance captivated his home crowd. Bayer couldn’t hide his enthusiasm, applauding Tsunoda for securing points in his home race, powered by a Honda engine. This achievement marked a significant moment, being…

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