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Hülkenberg on 2025 F1 simulator use and qualifying challenges
Nico Hülkenberg has experienced a season of mixed results in his 2025 F1 season with Kick Sauber. Sitting 10th in the drivers’ standings with 37 points, he has delivered some standout performances, including a podium finish at Silverstone, while also facing recurring difficulties in qualifying. His rookie teammate, Gabriel Bortoleto, sits 18th with 18 points…
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Maxim Rehm joins Hillspeed for 2025 GB3 finale in Monza
Hillspeed has officially named highly rated German teenager Maxim Rehm as its second driver for the 2025 GB3 Championship season finale at Monza on 18–19 October. The 18-year-old from Baden-Württemberg will partner GB3 race winner Lucas Fluxa for rounds 22–24. Consequently, the late-season call-up places Rehm in front-running machinery at a circuit that typically rewards…
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Palou shared harsh accusations against Brown and McLaren F1 as the $21 million lawsuit continues
New testimony in the ongoing lawsuit between IndyCar champion Alex Palou and McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown revealed jarring allegations. The Indy500 winner claimed Brown made promises for Palou’s future in F1 with McLaren. The CEO denied ever making such agreements. Moreover, this legal dispute brought out accusations from both parties. With Palou completely frustrated…
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GTWC Europe | Round 10 | Barcelona | Endurance Cup | FP | Gounon sets the pace
Team GetSpeed’s Jules Gounon topped the timesheets in opening Free Practice ahead of the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup title decider at Barcelona. Jules Gounon delivered an impressive performance in the two-hour opening GTWC Free Practice session in Barcelona, setting the fastest lap of 1:40.793 in the No. 17 Team GetSpeed Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo….
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Max Verstappen juggles his passion for GT3 Racing with F1
Max Verstappen won the Nürburgring GT3 race between F1 race weekends in September. He had continually made it clear that he is interested in many other motorsports and doesn’t limit himself to Formula 1. He launched his very own GT racing program, Verstappen.com Racing, this year and worked on getting himself a license for the…
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Lloyd motivated by F1 Academy Singapore GP podium, focused on season finale
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….
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Ninovic claims third Omologato One to Watch Award at Donington Park
Newly crowned GB3 champion Alex Ninovic has secured his third Omologato One to Watch Award of the 2025 season following another flawless performance at Donington Park. The Rodin Motorsport driver earned the accolade after achieving a perfect score across the opening two races of the weekend, mirroring his dominant displays earlier in the year. The…
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Briatore predicts Hamilton will return to success in F1
Alpine Team Principle, Flavio Briatore, revealed his thoughts on Lewis Hamilton’s future with Ferrari on the Radio Rai program, La politica nel pallone. While Hamilton has been experiencing troubles this year, the Scuderia team have been struggling as a whole. With the difficulties of the SF25, the dreams of a world championship in red in…
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Sainz was relieved after securing a podium at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz claimed his first podium with Williams by finishing third at the 2025 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. This was a significant first podium for both the Spanish driver and Williams after a long period of longing for the top. The last time Carlos Sainz stepped on the podium, he was still driving for Ferrari….
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Old VCARB setup and Laurent Mekies’ input key to Tsunoda’s Red Bull F1 breakthrough
Yuki Tsunoda has elaborated on his recent upswing in performance at Red Bull Racing F1 , pinpointing a combination of a significant car setup change and a revitalised relationship with Team Principal, Laurent Mekies as key factors. The Japanese driver explained that a breakthrough during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend was the culmination of adjustments…