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Verstappen: “Jumping around cost me quite a bit of lap time” in F1 Brazil GP Sprint qualifying

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Max Verstappen struggled with the bumps on the resurfaced Interlagos Circuit. He believes that it made it more difficult to drive as his Red Bull RB20 bounced a lot, ultimately costing him valuable time. For Saturday’s Sprint, Verstappen qualified in fourth place. His championship rival Lando Norris was beaten for Pole by teammate Oscar Piastri…

F1 | Brazil GP | Sprint Qualifying | Piastri pips Norris to pole, Verstappen P4

Rebecca Malitz3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

After just a single free practice on a resurfaced track, the entire field headed out on the medium tyre for the 12 minutes of SQ1 and the threat of rain in the air. SQ1 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was the first car out on track followed by teammate Carlos Sainz. Leclerc set the first time of…

Stella believes that US GP Sprint showed “a more realistic picture” of McLaren’s F1 season so far

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella reflected on the F1 Sprint at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, saying that it showed “a more realistic picture” of the season, McLaren is currently witnessing while fighting for the championship. Lando Norris had a great start to the Sprint and overtook Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ George…

Norris “did the most I could” as “front tyres were completely finished” in run to P3 at F1 US GP Sprint

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Lando Norris added 6 points to his championship total as he finished P3 in the F1 Sprint at the United States Grand Prix. Starting 4th, the Brit had a great first lap. He got up the inside at turn 1, passing Leclerc. With Russell going a touch wide, the McLaren driver took advantage and claimed…

“My lap was shocking” — Norris admits he struggled with F1 car balance and set-up “the whole day” at US GP

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman1 month ago05 mins

Lando Norris says his lap in SQ3 of Sprint Qualifying at the United States Grand Prix was “shocking” after taking P4 behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. But he also admitted that he struggled with car balance and set-up throughout the day. In the only practice of the weekend, Norris placed fourth. He found himself in the…

“On softs we didn’t have the pace to challenge for P1” — Leclerc disappointed to miss out on F1 US GP Sprint Pole

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman1 month ago06 mins

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc was left disappointed to miss out on pole position in Sprint Qualifying at the United States Grand Prix. He explains the drop-off from a very promising practice session with the soft tyres, used in the SQ3. The Maranello based outfit led the only practice session of the weekend with a one-two…

F1 | US GP | Sprint Qualifying | Verstappen speeds to P1, as Pérez and Piastri drop out early

Ewout Albrecht1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

After just a single free practice the entire field headed out immediately for the 12 minutes of SQ1, with championship leader Max Verstappen leading the way. Logically Verstappen was also the first one to set a time on the mandated medium tyres with a 1:34.698. Team mate Sergio Pérez slots in behind Verstappen in second,…

F1 explores rookie Sprint Race in Abu Dhabi post-season test

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Formula 1 is considering an innovative plan to introduce a rookie sprint race after the season finale at Abu Dhabi, according to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. This proposal is part of ongoing discussions aimed at providing more track opportunities for young drivers who have limited chances to gain experience due to current testing restrictions. In…

F1 announces six Sprints to take place in 2025 season

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Formula One has confirmed that there will be six Sprint weekends in the 2025 season, the same number as 2024. In fact there has been only change. Spa in Belgium will replace the Red Bull Ring in Austria as the Sprint continues in Shanghai, Miami, Austin, São Paulo and Qatar. Five drivers have won a…

F1 | Austrian GP | Verstappen wins the Sprint ahead of Piastri and Norris after close battle

Nicolas Lopes5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

A baking hot Sprint Saturday in Spielberg saw all the drivers start the 24-lap race on the medium tyres off the line – and Alex Albon started from the pit lane after changing his set-up during parc fermé. The start was aborted after the formation lap, despite no obvious danger in sight, which meant the…