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Colapinto aims to carry learnings from point-less F1 Qatar GP to 2026
Franco Colapinto took over the second Alpine seat from Jack Doohan after just six races into the 2025 F1 season. The Argentine, however, has failed to any impact on the team’s points tally since. The F1 Qatar GP was another addition to his point-less run. Colapinto, though, claims the team has learned quite a bit…
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2025 F1 FP1 rookie drivers — a full list
2025 marks a new year of opportunities for younger drivers or ones with plenty of experience in other categories as each team needs to give a rookie driver or drivers four opportunities in their cars during the season in F1 FP1 sessions. In previous years it had been just two, with many saving the second…
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Ollie Bearman reflects on the loss of valuable points after penalty at F1 Qatar GP
Haas driver Ollie Bearman’s 2025 F1 Qatar GP ended in disappointment after a pit stop error and subsequent unsafe-release penalty derailed his chances of scoring any points. Having run inside the top ten and on course for another valuable point or points in the midfield battle, the rookie found his evening unravel in a matter…
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Gabriel Bortoleto discusses strategy and Pirelli’s tyre mandate after “boring” F1 Qatar GP
Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto has opened up about his strategy, the grid penalty’s impact on his race, Pirelli’s 25-lap tyre limit, and his near-collision with Lance Stroll following his thirteenth-place finish at the F1 Qatar GP on Sunday. After making it through to Q2 at the Lusail International Circuit, Bortoleto clipped the gravel on his final…
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FIA and ACI announce full 2026 FREC calendar
The FIA and the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) have officially confirmed the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) calendar, introducing major changes to Europe’s leading regional single-seater series. With 2026 marking the first season of full FIA support, the championship enters a more structured era within the FIA Single-Seater Pyramid, strengthening the pathway between…
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Riberas confident Aston Martin Valkyrie will soon fight for WEC victories after promising end to 2025
Despite leaving the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) finale in Bahrain with a sense of unfinished business, the Aston Martin THOR Team heads into the off-season encouraged by clear signs of progress. Over the course of the campaign, the revolutionary Valkyrie Hypercar steadily evolved from an intriguing newcomer into a genuine contender capable of…
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Tsunoda shares F1 Qatar GP breakdown and Red Bull evolution after a challenging race weekend
In his steady climb up the grid from P15, Yuki Tsunoda clinched the last point by finishing P10 in the F1 Qatar GP. While the Lusail International Circuit offers few overtaking opportunities, the Red Bull driver made his moves stick. Tsunoda moves on to the Formula 1 finale with another 5 points added to his…
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Williams Racing welcomes Jade Jacquet for 2026 F1 Academy season
Atlassian Williams Racing has announced that French driver Jade Jacquet will represent the team during the 2026 F1 Academy season, competing with ART Grand Prix. The announcement comes just after Jacquet’s 16th birthday, with the young talent also joining the Williams Racing Driver Academy as part of the partnership. A rapid rise through the ranks…
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Wolff on McLaren’s F1 championship fight: “It’s more theirs to lose than Max’s to win”
Starting second at the F1 Qatar GP, a victory for Lando Norris would have sealed the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship. After 57 laps, though, things didn’t go quite his way. A Verstappen win, alongside some strategic missteps for McLaren, means the title fight will now be decided at the final race in Abu Dhabi. Norris…
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“Pretty pointless race”: Lawson finishes 9th despite strategic frustration at the F1 Qatar GP
Liam Lawson successfully navigated the challenges of the F1 Qatar GP and secured a solid 9th-place finish on Sunday. The New Zealand driver secured 2 valuable points for the Racing Bulls after sustaining damage during qualifying, and despite a strategically restrictive race. He later declared it as “pretty pointless.” Frustration over traffic and strategy for…