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We “quite easily had the best car” — Lando Norris reflects on missed opportunity in F1 Spanish GP

After a good performance that secured him a second-place finish, Lando Norris shared his thoughts on the Spanish Grand Prix, highlighting both the successes and missed opportunities that marked his journey to the podium. “The race, not good enough, simply because we should have won today,” Norris stated bluntly. “I think we had the quickest…

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Stella: McLaren would have done “same strategy” even in the lead of F1 Spanish GP

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella revealed McLaren was planning to do an offset tyre strategy at the Spanish GP even if Lando Norris retained his lead out of turn one, as it believed tyre degradation was a more important factor than track position, as overtaking is now “easy” around the historically-difficult Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Norris…

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Verstappen says race start was “critical” for his hard-fought F1 Spanish GP victory

Max Verstappen managed to win again in 2024 with his seventh win of the season coming at the Spanish Grand Prix – but it wasn’t “straightforward” according to the three-time world champion, and he believes the race start was a “critical” moment in defining the outcome of the race. The Dutchman qualified just two hundredths…

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Vasseur: Light contact between Sainz and Leclerc in F1 Spanish GP “part of the game”

Fred Vasseur has played down simmering tensions between his drivers following the Spanish Grand Prix. Speaking post-race, Charles Leclerc explained that the team had said before the race to look after the tyres and in the opening stint as they looked to put the pressure on Lewis Hamilton in front later on. However, Carlos Sainz…

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Leclerc says Sainz ignored “clear strategy at the beginning” of the race from Ferrari during F1 Spanish GP

Charles Leclerc was far from happy following the Spanish Grand Prix as he accused Carlos Sainz of going against team instructions in the opening stint. The home hero made a move on Leclerc into turn 1 at the start of lap 3 to take P5. He pinched the Monegasque driver against the kerb, leading to…

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Ocon says Alpine needs to “understand why it went so good” following “super positive” qualifying for F1 Spanish GP

For the first time in the 2024 season, the BWT Alpine will see both drivers start the race in the top 10 with Pierre Gasly qualifying seventh, and Esteban Ocon in ninth. The French teammates will, however, line up alongside each other on Sunday’s starting grid, as Ocon will inherit Red Bull’s Sergio Perez’s P8…

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Sainz: Ferrari “still have this bouncing phenomenon” in high speed corners as he only manages P6 in F1 Spanish GP qualifying

The Barcelona circuit presents a significant challenge. It’s a track with all types of corners, testing all cars and leaving the teams with nowhere to hide. Ferrari, hoping for a strong position, introduced a new upgrade package that showed promise in practice sessions following a disappointing race in Canada. Carlos Sainz was fastest in final…

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Leclerc “not happy” and “disappointed” with Scuderia Ferrari’s qualifying pace at F1 Spanish GP

The fall of the flag for 2024 Formula One Spanish GP qualifying saw Charles Leclerc end up in P5 for Sunday’s race, narrowly behind the Mercedes drivers, and fractions ahead of Carlos Sainz. The Scuderia Ferrari driver was candid with regard to his struggles in the weekend so far. The 26-year-old was in bother on…

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“Hell of a lot of work to bring this turnaround” — Russell feels “pride” with Mercedes’ gains as they lock out the second row for F1 Spanish GP

Qualifying right behind his teammate, George Russell will start the 2024 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix in P4. The Mercedes duo have locked out the second row of the grid, with Lewis Hamilton 0.002s faster. “Two milliseconds is the biggest gap I’ve had for the last four races to a driver around me, so it’s…

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