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Fallows Aston Martin F1 exit due to “performance-based” reasons

Dan Fallows has stepped away from his role as technical director at the Aston Martin F1 team. Now it has been revealed that his removal was due to the team not matching its expectations on the performance side. The Briton joined the team in 2022 from Red Bull and immediately helped with the development of…

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Charles Leclerc “extremely happy” about F1 Monaco GP contract renewal

The final triple-header has kicked off in the Sin City with a three-way battle for a Constructors’ title. Charles Leclerc is looking ahead with measured optimism as Ferrari prepares for the F1 Las Vegas GP. The SF24 has shown impressive tyre management throughout the season—a stark contrast to its predecessor. However, this strength could turn…

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F1 | Las Vegas GP | FP2 | Hamilton sets the pace again as drivers face challenging conditions in Las Vegas

The second practice session (FP2) at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix saw an intense battle for the fastest lap as drivers adjusted to a cold evening on the Nevada circuit. Kevin Magnussen initially set the pace with a 1:37.711s lap, but Esteban Ocon soon topped the timesheet. As the session progressed, the Mercedes duo…

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F1 drivers “surprised” by abrupt exit of Niels Wittich as race director

The abrupt dismissal of race director Niels Wittich caught many F1 drivers by surprise.  Wittich’s exit was announced shortly after the triple header, marking another recent high-profile departure within the FIA. Rui Marques will be taking over as F1 race director from this weekend onwards.  Speaking in Las Vegas, several drivers expressed their surprise at…

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Max Verstappen says he must remain “realistic” about RB20 pace ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP

“I get it”, said Max Verstappen, the championship leader, when asked about this weekend’s event, the F1 Las Vegas GP. The event has been deemed by many as a track that is for business, glitz and glamour, and entertainment. It wasn’t really considered a sporting spectacle for quite a few last year. F1 World Champion…

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“The issue is not in my driving” — Lewis Hamilton on the struggles with W15 F1 car

Lewis Hamilton spoke on Wednesday in Las Vegas about his radio message after the F1 Brazil GP, as well as the difficulties he’s facing with the W15. The 105-time race winner had a very tricky race at Interlagos in the wet, conditions he normally thrives in. He finished P10. Emotions running high “If this is…

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Norris proclaims he has “what it takes” to win a championship ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP

With Lando Norris trailing behind Max Verstappen by 62 points with three rounds to go, the battle for the drivers’ title is all but over ahead of the F1 Las Vegas GP. The Dutchman will secure his fourth successive world championship title on Saturday as long as he takes the chequered flag ahead of the…

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Ferrari showing “interest” — Zhou Guanyu discusses F1 future amid reserve driver links

Ahead of the 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Sauber’s Zhou Guanyu spoke about his team’s decision to drop both him and his teammate, Valtteri Bottas, from their 2025 line-up, as well as the possibility of joining Ferrari in the future as a reserve driver. Zhou, whose F1 future has been at risk since the…

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Tsunoda opens up on customs issues in the US ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP

The Racing Bulls driver’s weekend was definitely not off to a good start as Yuki Tsunoda recalls his very lengthy and difficult immigration process in customs to enter the United States ahead of the F1 Las Vegas GP. It was an extremely unexpected and unusual circumstance for the Japanese driver, who had never had issues…

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