Chiara Martin, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

McLaren Racing Team Principal Andrea Stella celebrating at the F1 Singapore GP 2025.

Stella admits McLaren did not have the “best car” as despite securing Constructors’ Championship at F1 Singapore GP

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McLaren secured their second consecutive F1 Constructors’ Championship at the Singapore GP, but team principal Andrea Stella muted the celebrations as he candidly acknowledged the papaya squad’s ongoing competitiveness issues on specific circuit types. Despite Lando Norris finishing third to mathematically confirm McLaren’s teams’ title, both Mercedes and Red Bull outpaced the Woking-based outfit throughout…

Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47. 04.10.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Qualifying Day

“We’ve been so strong all weekend”: Sainz’s F1 Singapore GP Qualifying ends in disqualification

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Carlos Sainz’s 2025 F1 Singapore GP Qualifying transformed from promising to disastrous in a matter of hours, as the Spanish driver went from consistently running inside the top six during practice to being disqualified from Qualifying alongside teammate Alex Albon due to a technical infringement. A strong start unravels The weekend had begun with genuine…

Hadjar on Red Bull guarantee ahead of F1 Singapore GP: “It definitely takes out a bit of pressure”

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Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar heads to Singapore with his 2026 future reportedly guaranteed, but the Frenchman insists the security of a contract won’t diminish his aggressive approach in the closing races of 2025. Following his recovery drive in Baku—where pre-race hydraulic issues nearly prevented him from starting before he battled through to seventh position—Hadjar…

Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc during Media Day at the F1 Azerbaijan GP

Leclerc “happy” for former teammate Sainz after F1 Azerbaijan GP podium

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The streets of Baku witnessed a moment of genuine warmth between former Ferrari teammates on Sunday, as Charles Leclerc expressed his delight at seeing Carlos Sainz return to the podium with a third-place finish at the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Sainz, who has endured a challenging start to the 2025 season, finally broke his podium…

Rodin Motorsport confirm Christian Ho for 2026 F3 season

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Rodin Motorsport have announced Christian Ho as their second driver signing for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship. The 18-year-old Singaporean makes the move after a promising rookie campaign in 2025, where he scored several points finishes, including a career-best fifth place in the Silverstone Feature Race. Before stepping into Formula 3, Ho made his…

Mirko Bortolotti after winning the CrowdStrike 24H of Spa 2025 with the Grasser Racing Team

“You never believe until the chequered flag” – Bortolotti on Grasser’s historic Spa 24H triumph

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Mirko Bortolotti has described Lamborghini’s long-awaited breakthrough victory at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa as an “elusive” success that only truly felt real when the chequered flag dropped. The Italian, alongside teammates Jordan Pepper and Luca Engstler, delivered the GRT Grasser Racing Team and Lamborghini their first-ever win in the Ardennes classic, marking a…

Crawford battles through to P4 in F2 Baku Sprint as his eyes turn to the Feature Race

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Jak Crawford once again showed his strength around the streets of Baku, charging from 10th on the grid to finish just shy of the podium in Saturday’s F2’s Sprint Race. The DAMS Lucas Oil driver, who had taken pole in Friday’s chaotic Qualifying session, knew the reverse-grid format would make life difficult. But after a…

Alex Dunne secured third place in the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but the Rodin Motorsport driver admitted afterwards that his podium came after “an up-and-down race” and a costly error at Turn 1.

Dunne admits there was “never really a moment to relax” after taking P3 in F2 Sprint at Azerbaijan GP

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Alex Dunne secured third place in the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but the Rodin Motorsport driver admitted afterwards that his podium came after “an up-and-down race” and a costly error at Turn 1. Speaking to the media, including Pit Debrief, Dunne reflected on a challenging afternoon in Baku that saw…

Carlos Sainz will start Sunday’s F1 Azerbaijan GP from the front row, after delivering his best qualifying performance in Williams colours.

Sainz aims for podium after securing front row for Williams at F1 Azerbaijan GP

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Carlos Sainz will start Sunday’s F1 Azerbaijan GP from the front row, after delivering his best qualifying performance in Williams colours. The Spaniard put in a calm and measured display during one of the most chaotic sessions of the season, finishing second behind Max Verstappen. A session full of drama Qualifying in Baku was far…

Piastri admitted he was left disappointed after crashing out of Q3 at the F1 Azerbaijan GP, bringing an early end to a promising Qualifying.

“I tried a bit too hard” – Piastri reflects on F1 Azerbaijan GP Qualifying crash

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Oscar Piastri admitted he was left disappointed after crashing out of Q3 at the F1 Azerbaijan GP, bringing an early end to what had looked like a promising qualifying session in Baku. The McLaren driver will start ninth on the grid for Sunday’s race after failing to set a representative time. From struggles to signs…