Leclerc feared he’d fail to join brother in Abu Dhabi FP1 with food poisoning
Charles Leclerc has revealed a mixture of technical issues and illness left him concerned he would lose the “unique opportunity” to drive alongside his brother during practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.As part of F1’s requirement to enter a rookie driver in two Free Practice 1 sessions, Ferrari opted toContinue Reading
Pirelli now believes Qatar GP tyre failures were not caused by mirror debris
Pirelli now believes that the tyre failures suffered by Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz in Formula 1’s Qatar Grand Prix were not caused by debris from the mirror run over by Valtteri Bottas.The Mercedes and Ferrari drivers both suffered front left failures within seconds of each other during the QatarContinue Reading
F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more
The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle has been one of the best in recent history with McLaren and Ferrari still in contention ahead of this weekend’s season finale in Abu Dhabi.McLaren is currently on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rivals while lastContinue Reading
F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, prize money and more
The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle has been one of the best in recent history with McLaren and Ferrari still in contention ahead of this weekend’s season finale in Abu Dhabi.McLaren is currently on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rivals while lastContinue Reading
McLaren “in a league of their own” in Abu Dhabi after Friday practice, say rivals
McLaren is in a “league of their own” at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix according to George Russell, in a view shared by the Woking-based team’s immediate Formula 1 rivals.Although Charles Leclerc headlined FP1 despite missing the opening 30 minutes of the session with a battery issue, McLaren finished 1-2Continue Reading
McLaren “in a league of their own” in Abu Dhabi after Friday F1 practice, say rivals
McLaren is in a “league of their own” at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix according to George Russell, in a view shared by the Woking-based team’s immediate Formula 1 rivals.Although Charles Leclerc headlined FP1 despite missing the opening 30 minutes of the session with a battery issue, McLaren finished 1-2Continue Reading
Ben Hunt: How becoming a father may change Verstappen’s approach to F1
Max Verstappen and his partner Kelly Piquet have announced on social media they are expecting their first child together.It is excellent news as the reigning world champion prepares to become a father for the first time, while Piquet, the daughter of three-time champion Nelson Piquet, had a daughter in 2019Continue Reading
Norris: McLaren’s Abu Dhabi pace looks better than it is
McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris insists his team’s rapid pace in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix free practice has been flattered by its rivals running in more conservative engine modes.McLaren has a golden opportunity to seal its first constructors’ title since 1998 this weekend, leading its only remaining challenger FerrariContinue Reading
F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying – Start time, how to watch & more
Lando Norris topped Friday’s action for McLaren ahead of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch qualifying.The British driver led a McLaren 1-2 at the end of FP2 as his team looks to clinch the world constructors’ title at the 2024 season finale, havingContinue Reading
Pole hat-trick confirms Pulling as F1 Academy champion
Abbi Pulling has been confirmed as the F1 Academy champion after a disastrous qualifying session for her Mercedes-backed rival Doriane Pin in Abu Dhabi.The Alpine junior had been crowned on Saturday in Qatar last weekend, but the cancellation of race two due to barrier repairs and the subsequent introduction ofContinue Reading