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F1 | Dutch GP | FP1 | Norris ahead of Verstappen and Hamilton at the end of a wet first session after the break

Time to dust off the helmets and get back on track for the second half of the season for Formula 1. After a summer break that ended with Lewis Hamilton on the highest step of the podium in Belgium, after teammate George Russell was disqualified after the race, action resumes in Zandvoort, home of standing…

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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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“I would have loved to continue with him” — Hamilton reflects on news his long-time F1 race engineer Peter Bonnington will not join him at Ferrari

Since Lewis Hamilton joined Mercedes back in 2013, there have been many changes to the team. Including teammates, George Russell is the third different driver to have lined up alongside Hamilton. Despite this, throughout his time with the silver arrows, there has always been one constant, his race engineer Peter ‘Bono’ Bonnington. Even with a…

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Peter Bonnington will stay at Mercedes F1 as he gets promotion

Peter Bonnington, Lewis Hamilton’s trusted race engineer, will remain with Mercedes in 2025, taking on a new role as head of race engineering. Despite Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season, Bonnington won’t be joining him. Instead, he will continue with Mercedes, overseeing one of their drivers next year while also…

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Ghiotto on Ferrari signing Hamilton for F1 2025: “He still has the anger and the will to win by himself.”

Italy and motorsport have always been strongly connected at a deep level. Historically, the country has been home to prestigious Formula 1 teams, such as the iconic Scuderia Ferrari, as well as talented drivers, from championship winners Giuseppe Farina and Alberto Ascari, to race winners like Giancarlo Fisichella and Jarno Trulli. More recently, Antonio Giovinazzi…

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Revving Up for Success: How Aston Martin’s New Wind Tunnel Will Drive Future F1 Performance

Lawrence Stroll has dedicated his enormous value to turning the squad from a competitive midfield Aston Martin to one that can contend for world championships and the team’s technical director, Dan Fallows plays a key role. Dan Fallows, technical director of Aston Martin, stated that the team’s new wind tunnel, which will be operational later…

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Ghiotto on F1 drivers Leclerc, Russell and Norris:”They are on the same level”

The Italian driver has raced against a number of drivers who have now moved forward to Formula 1 in his feeder series career, and especially in the four years he has spent driving in Formula 2, between 2017 and 2020. Three of them have won a race in the 2024 Formula 1 season: Charles Leclerc…

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‘I know Mercedes has a clear opinion about my potential’ – Antonelli on his extraordinary rise to F1

F1 prospect Kimi Antonelli’s future with Mercedes, particularly with the likely contract in 2025 may have not been announced yet, but no other driver carries the weight of expectations other than the Italian prospect. Turning 18 on the Dutch Grand Prix Sunday, looking back, Antonelli has but an ordinary academy driver career, having been catapulted…

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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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