Valeria Penachi, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Charles Leclerc's F1 US GP saw him finish P3, securing his first podium in several races following a challenging weekend.

“A really nice feeling”: Leclerc celebrates podium at F1 US GP after challenging weekend

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Charles Leclerc’s F1 US GP saw him finish P3, securing his first podium in several races following a challenging weekend. The Ferrari driver finished the race behind Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Recovering from Friday’s setbacks Leclerc’s US GP begun with significant mechanical troubles that threatened to derail his entire weekend. Asked about his satisfaction…

F1 | Sprint Qualifying | US GP | Verstappen takes third consecutive Sprint Pole at COTA

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The F1 US GP Sprint Qualifying saw Max Verstappen claim his third consecutive Sprint pole in Austin. He will look forward to tomorrow to try to take Sprint victory. The F1 US GP 2025 kicked off with a single practice session that saw McLaren’s Lando Norris emerge fastest, setting the tone for a packed weekend…

Badoer’s 2025 FIA F3 season with PREMA Racing proved deeply disappointing for the McLaren Development driver.

F3 2025 | Season Review | Brando Badoer

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Badoer’s 2025 FIA F3 season with PREMA Racing proved deeply disappointing for the McLaren Development driver. Despite racing for one of the feeder series’ most successful teams, the Italian managed just 13 points across 20 races. He finished 24th in the championship. A disastrous opening half Badoer’s 2025 F3 season began catastrophically at Melbourne. Badoer…

Zagazeta's 2025 FIA F3 season with DAMS Lucas Oil proved deeply disappointing.

F3 2025 | Season Review | Matías Zagazeta

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Zagazeta’s 2025 FIA F3 season with DAMS Lucas Oil proved deeply disappointing. In the French team’s debut F3 campaign, the Peruvian driver managed just two point-scoring finishes across 20 races, finishing 25th with only 13 points. A promising start quickly fades The season began encouragingly at Melbourne, where Zagazeta’s fifth-place Sprint Race finish yielded six…

Charles Leclerc's 2025 F1 Singapore GP saw him finish P6 after qualifying P7 on Saturday.

“We are passengers to the car”: Leclerc laments Ferrari perfomance issues after “tricky” 2025 F1 Singapore GP

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Charles Leclerc’s 2025 F1 Singapore GP saw him finish P6 after qualifying P7 on Saturday. The Ferrari driver faced significant challenges throughout the Singapore GP. Brake management Leclerc’s Singapore GP was compromised early by technical difficulties. Asked about his disappointing result following a solid opening lap, the Ferrari F1 driver spoke openly about the frustration…

Leclerc's Singapore GP expectations were revealed during the F1 Singapore GP press conference.

“I don’t think we can expect any miracles” — Leclerc on Ferrari’s expectations for the 2025 Singapore GP

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Scuderia Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc revealed his expectations for the 2025 F1 Singapore GP during Thursday’s press conference. The Monegasque driver addressed performance predictions, heat hazard preparations, and the impact of pit stop time reductions ahead of the demanding Marina Bay street race. High-downforce circuit performance The Ferrari driver gave a frank assessment about Ferrari’s competitiveness…

Verstappen's Pre-Singapore GP comments revealed cautious optimism following two consecutive race victories.

Verstappen cautiously optimistic about championship hopes ahead of F1 Singapore GP

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Verstappen’s Pre-F1 Singapore GP comments revealed cautious optimism following two consecutive race victories. He addressed concerns about high downforce performance and championship expectations at Marina Bay. Expectations after consecutive victories When asked about expectations following two consecutive victories, Verstappen’s Pre-Singapore GP outlook remained cautiously optimistic. The Dutchman acknowledged the unique challenges that await at the…

Lindblad's Baku comeback saw him rise from a challenging starting grid position of P14 to secure sixth place in Sunday's Feature Race.

Lindblad secures points with impressive F2 Baku comeback

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Campos Racing F2 driver Arvid Lindblad delivered an impressive comeback performance in Baku. He transformed what appeared to be a difficult weekend into a points-scoring success. Lindblad’s Baku comeback saw him rise from a challenging starting grid position of P14, after qualifying P17, to secure sixth place in Sunday’s Feature Race. The weekend had looked…

Mercedes’ team principal, Toto Wolff praised George Russell’s impressive P2 finish at the Azerbaijan GP. Mercedes’ strong pace throughout the weekend proved the team’s competitive potential on street circuits.

Wolff highlights Mercedes’ strong pace at F1 Azerbaijan GP after competitive performance

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Mercedes’ team principal, Toto Wolff praised George Russell’s impressive P2 finish at the F1 Azerbaijan GP. Mercedes’ strong pace throughout the weekend proved the team’s competitive potential on street circuits. Russell’s recovery and race performance George Russell‘s weekend began with serious doubts about his physical condition following illness. Wolff revealed how close Russell came to…

Dino Beganovic’s feature race podium in Baku secured him his second podium of the Formula 2 season.

Beganovic reflects on his P3 in F2 Baku Feature Race after Sprint victory

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Dino Beganovic’s Feature Race podium in Baku secured him his second podium of the Formula 2 season. The Swedish driver finished third after winning Saturday’s Sprint Race. With only Qatar and Abu Dhabi remaining, Beganovic’s weekend marked a crucial turnaround in his challenging 2025 campaign. Stategic execution delivers results Beganovic’s successful Feature Race in Baku…