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Russell “really disappointed” with himself as he throws away update kit with sizable crash in F1 US GP qualifying

Rohit Bhaskar2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The United States GP qualifying ended abruptly when George Russell collided with the barriers during his final Q3 push lap. The Briton suffered a snap of oversteer at Turn 19, sending him into the gravel and destroying his front right suspension, prompting double yellow flags. With Lewis Hamilton knocked out in Q1, it was a…

“It’s not a mental problem” — Hamilton reflects on “pretty terrible” F1 US GP qualifying performance

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Lewis Hamilton’s nightmare weekend continued at the United States Grand Prix late Saturday afternoon as he was sensationally knocked out in Q1. In the fight for pole in Sprint qualifying, the 39-year-old was compromised by Franco Colapinto spinning in SQ3, leaving him down in P7 on the grid. He made up a spot in the…

F1 | US GP | Qualifying | Norris pips Verstappen to pole as Russell crashes in Q3

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Q1 Zhou Guanyu set the first time of the session as he put in a 1:35.479. Alonso rapidly beat that, logging a 1:34.496 to go quickest. Championship contender Lando Norris went top on a 1:34.029, beating Carlos Sainz by 0.075s. Oscar Piastri slotted into P3, 0.214s away from his teammate. Despite a poor final corner,…

“More than enough for P1” — Mercedes and Hamilton left to rue yellow flag in SQ3 at F1 US GP

Shermaine Wong2 months ago08 mins

The Silver Arrows did not have an easy morning with both drivers struggling with the car during FP1, leading to spins for Hamilton and Russell. Despite this, George Russell managed to claim P2 during Sprint Qualifying, just 0.012s behind championship leader Max Verstappen later in the day. The Mercedes driver left the session with confidence…

F1 | US GP | FP1 | Sainz leads Leclerc as Ferrari control only practice session of the weekend

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

McLaren’s Lando Norris kicked things off in the only practice session of the weekend, posting a 1:39.704. Bottas was the first driver into the 1:38s, before Ocon, Sainz and Hamilton beat that. The seven-time World Champion did a 1:38.050. Points leader Max Verstappen logged a 1:37.593 to go fastest moments later, 0.109s ahead of George…

Ferrari F1 and Hamilton “are going to find a way of working with each other” next year and beyond — Wolff

Olivia Pursehouse2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Since the February announcement that Lewis Hamilton had signed with Ferrari for the 2025 season onwards, there has been questions that the Brit may not be able to adapt to the Ferrari culture as well as someone like Charles Leclerc. After spending the last 12 years with British-based team Mercedes, and 6 years prior to…

“Frustrating” — Lewis Hamilton on the costly “small differences” between Pirelli F1 tyre sets

James O'Connor3 months ago2 months ago08 mins

It has been a year of contrasting emotions for seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton. After ending his winless run by taking a memorable win at the British Grand Prix back in July, the Brit followed it up with victory at Spa following George Russell’s disqualification. However, qualifying has been a real struggle for the 104-time…

Wolff reacts to Horner voicing interest in hiring George Russell for Red Bull F1 — “Christian is always trying to stir s*** up”

Rebecca Malitz3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

In June it was announced that Sergio Perez signed a new 2-year contract with Red Bull that would take him to the end of the 2026 season. With the newly signed contract the speculation about the Mexican’s future should have been put to rest. Instead there is an endless stream of rumors and speculation about…

Wolff on Hamilton’s strategy for the F1 Singapore GP: “That was the wrong decision that we all took together jointly”

Marika Petracca3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

P3 on the starting grid, ahead of him only the two title contenders: poleman Lando Norris and defending champion Max Verstappen. Things did not look so bad for Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. On race day, however, he was the only one – along with Daniel Ricciardo – to start on the…

“The car came alive” — Hamilton on dramatic shift in performance and qualifying P3 at F1 Singapore GP

Senjuti Jash3 months ago3 months ago011 mins

Considering his one-lap struggles in recent times, Lewis Hamilton bounced back to secure the third position in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. While he managed to beat his Mercedes teammate George Russell by 0.026 seconds, his time of 1:29.841 in a one-lap shootout in Q3 (following Carlos Sainz’s crash) placed him over three tenths…