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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…
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem likely to remain as FIA president without competition
Current FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is expected to retain his position in the governing body’s upcoming election despite facing opposition from three other candidates. The Emirati is looking to secure a second four-year term as president in the FIA’s upcoming General Assemblies, due to be held on 12 December. Former FIA steward Tim Mayer,…
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Charles Leclerc: Ferrari still trying to “understand and find the solutions” with six races to go in 2025 F1 season
Charles Leclerc has opened up about Ferrari’s battle with Mercedes for second in the Constructors’ Championship, their striking underperformance, team morale, and what their expectations are for the remaining races of the 2025 F1 season. After Ferrari fell short of the Constructors’ title by only 14 points in 2024, many expected them to contend for…
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Zak Brown “never strung along” Palou in contract lawsuit.
Zak Brown testified that he “never strung along Alex [Palou]” for a F1 seat in McLaren’s Lawsuit against Chip Ganassi Racing Driver. McLaren CEO, Zak Brown, stood under oath for the organization’s lawsuit against four-time IndyCar Champion Alex Palou. The McLaren Organization is seeking $21 Million in a London High Court for Palou’s accused breach…
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Alex Albon on Williams’ improvement during the 2025 F1 Season
Ahead of the 2025 F1 Singapore GP, Alex Albon discussed how Carlos Sainz’s podium in Baku has proved a point to the Williams team. Albon suggested that Williams are the most improved team in the midfield across the 2025 season. Albon on how Carlos Sainz’s podium motivated the Williams team At the F1 Azerbaijan GP,…
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Staněk enjoying life at Invicta Racing after slow start to 2025 F2 campaign
Roman Staněk is enjoying his best season yet in F2, attributing his success to a few key changes, especially the move to Invicta Racing in 2025. In contrast to his previous two years with Trident, where he collected just 29 points combined across 2023 and 2024, his move to Invicta Racing has completely transformed his…
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Ugochukwu optimistic after “a positive two days” with Campos Racing in F3 post-season Jerez test
On the second day of 2025 F3 post-season running at Jerez, the time sheets recorded a clear headline moment for new Campos Racing driver, Ugo Ugochukwu. After a sequence of qualifying-simulation laps across the field, he produced a 1:30.012, the fastest time of the first post-season test and 0.197s ahead of team-mate Ernesto Rivera. With…
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FIA announces a qualifying format revamp for F1 2026 season
Formula 1 will use a revised qualifying format from 2026, as the sport prepares for Cadillac’s entry as the eleventh team. The FIA will introduce a revised knockout system as the number of drivers increases from twenty to twenty-two with Cadillac’s entry. The current format knocks out five drivers in both Q1 and Q2, narrowing…
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Lawson on the mental strength needed to survive the Red Bull F1 system
Thanks to the legacy Max Verstappen created, many consider racing in Red Bull F1 ‘s navy blue one of the highest honours. A demotion to the sister team, Racing Bulls, hits a driver’s confidence. Liam Lawson’s recent comments offer a rare glimpse into the immense mental strength required to navigate the system. This proved that…