Shania Wallage, Author at Motorsport

Freddie Slater takes pole in the 2025 FRECA Qualifying 2 session at the Temple of Speed in Monza. Full report and results here.

FRECA | 2025 Round 10 | Monza | Qualifying 2 | Slater edges out De Palo to secure his sixth pole position

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Freddie Slater topped Group A in the 2025 FRECA Monza Qualifying 2 session, with Matteo De Palo leading Group B. The result secured Slater’s sixth pole of the season and set the two rivals on the front row for Race 2, marking the 100th race in FRECA history. In Saturday’s FRECA Race 1, the Championship…

Charles Leclerc secures P2 in F1 Mexico City GP qualifying, locking out the front row alongside Norris for Sunday’s race.

Leclerc “pretty happy” with P2 in F1 Mexico City GP Qualifying

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Charles Leclerc claimed P2 in F1 Mexico City GP qualifying, locking out the front row alongside Lando Norris for Sunday’s race. His teammate Lewis Hamilton lined up just behind in P3, while Championship leader Oscar Piastri starts from P7, promoted following Carlos Sainz’s five-place grid penalty carried over from last weekend in Austin. Over a…

Lando Norris claims pole position for the F1 Mexico City GP after a stunning qualifying performance under pressure.

Norris rises to pole position at F1 Mexico City GP ahead of championship rivals

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Lando Norris secured pole position for the F1 Mexico City GP with a time of 1:15.586, ahead of a Ferrari 2–3 finish led by Charles Leclerc in the Qualifying session. Championship rival and teammate Oscar Piastri qualified eighth, but will move up to seventh on the grid for Sunday’s race due to Carlos Sainz’s five-place…

At Monza, Evan Giltaire led Group B to claim pole position in FRECA 2025 Qualifying 1. See the full report and results here.

FRECA | 2025 Round 10 | Monza | Qualifying 1 | Giltaire takes pole as Slater secures front row start

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With the 2025 FRECA title on the line, Qualifying 1 set the stage for a high-stakes opening race at Monza. Freddie Slater topped Group A, while Evan Giltaire led the way in Group B. Ultimately, it was Giltaire who claimed overall pole position for Race 1 in the 2025 FRECA Monza Qualifying 1 session. Following…

McLaren struggled to find single-lap pace in FP2 at the F1 Mexico GP, highlighting ongoing challenges ahead of qualifying and the race.

McLaren chasing improved balance and consistency after FP2 woes on opening day of F1 Mexico City GP

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McLaren have not been the luckiest of teams over the last few rounds, with both FP1 and FP2 sessions at the F1 Mexico City GP proving they have their work cut out for them this weekend. Lando Norris only managed P4 in FP2, two tenths off Verstappen in P1, with Oscar Piastri down in P12,…

Verstappen shines in FP2 at the F1 Mexico City GP, topping the timesheets ahead of a competitive weekend. Full report and results here.

F1 | FP2 | Mexico City GP | Verstappen tops the timings ahead of Leclerc and Antonelli

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Round 20 of the 2025 F1 season heads to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexico City GP, where FP2 was the first time all 20 drivers took to the track. FP1 saw 9 teams field rookie drivers, with Sauber the only team to not. Arvid Lindblad led the rookies, but it was Ferrari’s Charles…

Albon discusses the option of focusing on balance over performance on the FW47 ahead of the F1 Mexico City GP.

Albon not taking P5 in the Constructors’ Championship for granted ahead of F1 Mexico City GP

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Alex Albon remained optimistic on the performance of the FW47 ahead of the F1 Mexico City GP, with no upgrades to the car since before the summer break. High altitudes at the F1 Mexico City GP With the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez sitting roughly 2,000 metres above sea level, the air is slightly thinner, which impacts…

Franco Colapinto disobeyed team orders at the F1 US GP, prompting Alpine’s managing director to voice disappointment.

Colapinto defied team orders at F1 US GP, leaving Alpine Managing Director “disappointed”

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Franco Colapinto defied team orders to stay behind his Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly during their battle for 17th place in the F1 US GP. However, Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen criticised Colapinto’s decision, saying Colapinto’s actions “disappointed” the team when he ignored instructions. Alpine fighting at the back of the field During Sunday’s F1 US…

Oscar Piastri qualified P6 for the F1 US GP but admitted he hasn’t felt comfortable in the car all weekend, ahead of Sunday’s race.

Piastri P6 in F1 US GP Qualifying, says he hasn’t felt comfortable all weekend

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Oscar Piastri struggled throughout the F1 US GP Qualifying session, only just making it through Q1 and Q2. Despite his efforts, he could only manage P6 on his final lap in Q3, falling short of putting in a truly competitive time. Unable to feel confident in the car The weekend so far has been one…

Max Verstappen delivered a stunning one-lap performance during F1 US GP Qualifying, securing pole position after a tense session in Austin.

Verstappen hopes set-up tweaks help race balance after taking pole for F1 US GP

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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen delivered a stunning one-lap performance during the F1 US GP Qualifying, securing pole position after a tense session in Austin. Following a chaotic F1 US GP Sprint Race earlier on Saturday, which saw Max Verstappen lead from start to finish after securing pole in Friday’s Sprint Qualifying, the Dutchman carried that…