Shania Wallage, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

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…

Lando Norris reflects on a strong showing in F1 US GP Sprint Qualifying, saying he’s “pretty happy” with P2.

Norris “pretty happy” with P2 in F1 US GP Sprint Qualifying

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Lando Norris secured P2 in the F1 US GP Sprint Qualifying session today at the Circuit of the Americas. Despite finishing just 0.071 seconds behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who claimed pole position, the Brit said he was “pretty happy” with the result, acknowledging the strong performance from both himself and the team. Norris looked…

Lloyd is motivated by her F1 Academy Singapore GP podium and remains focused on giving her all in the upcoming season finale.

Lloyd motivated by F1 Academy Singapore GP podium, focused on season finale

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Race 2 of the F1 Academy Singapore GP ultimately came down to a single strategic decision for Ella Lloyd and the rest of the field. The race began in dry conditions but quickly turned wet midway through, forcing drivers to choose between gambling on a pit stop for wet tyres or staying out on slicks….

Discover the biggest winners and toughest losses from the 2025 F1 Academy Singapore GP, as the championship battle intensifies.

F1 Academy: The winners and losers of the 2025 Singapore GP

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The F1 Academy returned to the streets of the Marina Bay Circuit for the second time, delivering a weekend full of highs and lows. With sweltering humidity and unpredictable rain, only a handful of drivers managed to shine, while the championship fight remains alive heading into the season finale in Las Vegas. Discover who triumphed,…