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Leclerc claims P2 for F1 Saudi Arabian GP and says the SF-24 “is better in long runs”

Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc said it was “a shame” the team was slower than expected around the Jedda Corniche Circuit during the qualifying session. The Monegasque qualified second for tomorrow’s Grand Prix behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who continues his domination after Bahrain. Leclerc struggled through some of his flying laps and even said…

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Verstappen “really happy” with F1 Saudi Arabian GP qualifying lap that was like the failed one in 2021

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen said he’s ‘really happy’ after achieving his first pole position at the Jedda Corniche Circuit for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Verstappen faced difficulties in previous seasons which denied him the pole in Jeddah. However, things are different this year as the Dutchman will start tomorrow’s Grand Prix from the front…

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Verstappen storms to pole in Saudi Arabia, heading Leclerc and Perez; Bearman impresses on F1 debut

There was an unexpected lineup change at Ferrari, with Formula 2 driver Oliver Bearman getting called up this morning to replace Carlos Sainz after the Spaniard was diagnosed with appendicitis and taken to hospital for surgery.  Verstappen set the pace in Q1 with a 1.28.181. Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll delivered an impressive lap to go…

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Audi accelerates F1 team entry with Sauber takeover and Andreas Seidl appointment

With everything in the past months indicating that Audi will be making its entry into Formula 1 in 2026, they have officially confirmed plans to accelerate their takeover of the shareholding of Sauber Formula 1 team.  Audi has confirmed its intention to fast track the takeover of the Sauber team, with plans to join by…

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Verstappen leads Leclerc and Perez in Saudi Arabian F1 GP FP3; Bearman finishes 10th

Despite finishing seventh in yesterday’s FP2 session, Carlos Sainz missed today’s FP3 and will also be absent at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the he goes under the knife to remove his appendix following an appendicitis diagnosis. Formula 2 driver Oliver Bearman has taken Sainz’s place for the remainder of the race weekend, with…

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Hamilton “lacking confidence in the rear of the car” at F1 Saudi Arabian GP

At the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has claimed he would be happy with a steady Mercedes W15 rear end, but he has yet to find it. Following his and George Russell’s frustrating experience with engine overheating in the season opener in Bahrain, Mercedes headed into the Saudi Arabian GP race weekend hoping for…

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“A tricky day, but we managed to get it done” — Carlos Sainz on battling illness in F1 Saudi Arabia practice

Formula 1 isn’t just about raw speed and perfect technique; it’s a sport that demands resilience and unwavering determination. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz demonstrated this in spades at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, fighting through illness to compete on one of the calendar’s most demanding circuits. His ordeal began when he was forced to cancel media…

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