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Piastri to keep “the same mentality” ahead of 2025 F1 Qatar GP showdown
Oscar Piastri heads into the F1 Qatar GP weekend knowing that he could, mathematically, lose his place in the title fight. However, the McLaren driver insists that his approach will remain unchanged, focusing solely on what is within his control. During Thursday’s media session, Piastri discussed his feelings on the increasing stakes as the championship…
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Verstappen, Hamilton laud Antonelli for strong F1 form recently
Ahead of the F1 Qatar GP weekend, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have praised Kimi Antonelli for his excellent performances recently. Following a terrible run of form and results after his maiden podium in Canada, the 19-year-old Italian driver has bounced back in the last couple of months. A return to Mercedes’ old rear suspension…
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Verstappen welcomes McLaren’s ‘let them race’ policy as title fight heats up ahead of F1 Qatar GP
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen said he welcomes McLaren’s decision to let their drivers race as the title fight heats up ahead of the penultimate round of the season at the F1 Qatar GP. After both McLaren drivers were disqualified from the previous race in Las Vegas for excessive plank wear, Verstappen slashed his deficit…
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Hamilton not concerned about gap to Leclerc ahead of F1 Qatar GP
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton reflected on his comments about not looking forward to next season, ahead of the F1 Qatar GP. When asked if he still feels the same way as when he uttered the words, the former champion stated: “I think probably I’d be surprised if the other drivers are excited about next year…
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Antonelli discusses best race of rookie season after Las Vegas podium ahead of F1 Qatar GP
Kimi Antonelli heads into the F1 Qatar GP fresh off a promotion to P3 at the Las Vegas GP, following the disqualification of both McLarens. The Italian driver has impressed in recent times by securing P4 in Baku and P5 in Singapore, while facing some difficulties in Austin, to bounce back in Mexico with a…
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Gasly: Bortoleto’s five-place grid penalty not “too harsh” ahead of F1 Qatar GP
As the final Sprint weekend of 2025 approaches at the F1 Qatar GP, Alpine driver Pierre Gasly shares his thoughts on Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto’s five-place grid penalty for the event. Bortoleto received the penalty in Las Vegas after colliding with Lance Stroll on Lap 1 — the rookie went down the inside of several…
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Alonso gives first reaction to Newey becoming team principal at Aston Martin F1
Fernando Alonso has given his first public reaction to the news Adrian Newey will be Aston Martin F1 team principal from 2026 as he replaces Andy Cowell. In quite surprising news revealed on Wednesday, Aston Martin confirmed that the legendary British designer would take the reigns from Andy Cowell. The former head of Mercedes’ F1…
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“It wasn’t a complete shock”: Norris reflects on Vegas DSQ as focus shifts to F1 Qatar GP
Ahead of the 2025 F1 Qatar GP, McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris looks to move on from the costly setback at last weekend’s Las Vegas GP, where both McLarens were disqualified. The Briton delivered a storming performance in a wet Qualifying session to secure pole. However, on Sunday, he’d lost the lead heading into Turn 1…
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Piastri says McLaren played it “safe” on ride height before Las Vegas DSQ ahead of F1 Qatar GP
For the first time since both McLarens got disqualified at the F1 Las Vegas GP, Oscar Piastri has spoken about it in a print media session in Qatar. The Australian had finished P4 in the race, before he lost those 12 points. Oscar Piastri knew McLaren were facing big problems before leaving the circuit It…
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Mercedes reveal their findings on Kimi Antonelli’s “quite unusual” jump start at F1 Las Vegas GP
Mercedes F1 trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has shared his insights into Kimi Antonelli’s jump start and the five-second penalty he received following his brilliant recovery drive from P17 to the podium at the Las Vegas GP on Saturday. Struggling for grip in the rain-hit qualifying session, Antonelli only managed to set the seventeenth-fastest time…