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GB3 | 2025 | Testing Day 1 | Monza | Ninovic sets Monza pace; Lisle and Anurag close in
Rodin Motorsport’s newly crowned champion Alex Ninovic topped the times in both GB3 Championship test sessions at Monza on Thursday. The Australian driver recorded a best lap of 1m43.573s around the legendary Italian circuit in the first session, before posting a 1m43.726s at the end of the day. As a result, Ninovic ended the day…
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Bruno Michel on how the F3 prize fund integrates into broader financial and development framework for F2
At a recent press conference attended by Pit Debrief, Formula 2 and Formula 3 CEO Bruno Michel set out how the new F3 prize fund integrates with a broader financial framework, and then he turned to Formula 2 to clarify what already exists. Michel underscored that the prize in F3 complements long-standing F2 measures, many…
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2025 F3 Post-Season Test | Barcelona | Naël leads final day of Barcelona testing as Kato tops afternoon pace
The 2025 FIA F3 post-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya drew to a close with Théophile Naël setting the fastest lap overall. The Campos Racing driver recorded a 1:28.398 during the morning session, a benchmark that stood for the rest of the day. Although Taito Kato later topped the afternoon times for ART Grand…
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Verstappen confident ahead of F1 US GP: “We just need to maximise our potential”
Max Verstappen arrives at the F1 US GP with renewed confidence after Red Bull’s recent resurgence, though he remains cautious about his title chances with just six rounds remaining in the 2025 season. The Dutchman, who trails championship leader Lando Norris by 22 points following the Singapore GP, insists his focus is simply on extracting…
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“Unnecessary sometimes” — Alonso on broadcasted F1 radio messages during races ahead of 2025 US GP
Ahead of the 2025 F1 US GP, Fernando Alonso opened up about radio messages and how they can be misunderstood by people other than the driver and the engineer. FOM chooses to air different radios, often without explanation, at the wrong time and with no context, which could lead to problems in understanding the situation…
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Sainz believes reaction to his F1 Singapore GP coverage criticism was exaggerated, but stands by his view
Speaking during media day in Austin, Carlos Sainz reflected on what he feels was an exaggerated response to his recent criticism of the television coverage during the F1 Singapore GP. The broadcast skipped several on-track battles and overtakes at the Marina Bay circuit, choosing instead to focus on the front-runners and cut to shots of…
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Hamilton labels speculation about Horner to Ferrari as “distracting” ahead of F1 US GP
Lewis Hamilton revealed speculation around former Red Bull Team Principal, Christian Horner, joining Ferrari is “distracting”. In Thursday’s press conference ahead of F1 the US GP Hamilton was asked about the speculations and what it means for Ferrari. “I don’t know where the rumours have come from so I can’t really shed much light on…
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Six F1 teams introduce special liveries for the 2025 US GP
Several F1 teams, including McLaren, Williams, Racing Bulls, Aston Martin, Haas, and Alpine, have unveiled special liveries for the 2025 US GP. The distinct designs that will adorn more than half the cars at the Circuit of The Americas are in commemoration of partnerships and milestones, adding extra panache to one of the sport’s most…
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Zak Brown dismisses Alex Palou’s claim about Oscar Piastri signing as “ludicrous”
McLaren CEO Zak Brown denied Alex Palou’s assertion that he had minimal influence over the team’s decision to sign Oscar Piastri for the 2023 F1 season. This claim was made during McLaren’s legal proceedings against Palou. McLaren is seeking over $20 million in damages for lost profit after Palou unexpectedly backed out of an agreement…
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2025 GB3 Championship reaches thrilling conclusion in Monza
The 2025 GB3 Championship reaches its thrilling conclusion this weekend at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, the world-famous Temple of Speed. Although Alex Ninovic has already secured the championship title after a dominant campaign with Rodin Motorsport, there is still plenty to fight for in Italy. Drivers now pursue the runner-up position, valuable Super Licence points,…