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F1 | Abu Dhabi GP | FP2 | McLarens go 1-2 ahead of Sainz

The final weekend of the season continues as FP2 kicks off at the Abu Dhabi GP. The news of the moment being Charles Leclerc being handed a 10-place grid penalty for a battery replacement. Slightly blurring the hopes of achieving the World Constructors’ Championship, and possibly overtaking Lando Norris for P2 in the World Drivers’…

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Abu Dhabi GP | F2 | Qualifying | Martins takes pole, ahead of Bortoleto and Hadjar

In an intense qualifying session at the Yas Marina Circuit, French driver Victor Martins took home pole position, securing the two points, that would have been crucial for Isack Hadjar and Gabriel Bortoleto. The fight for the Formula 2 Championship 2024 had continued as the drivers prepared themselves for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Qualifying…

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F1 | Abu Dhabi GP | FP1 | Leclerc on top with a new battery ahead of Norris and Hamilton, Drugovich first of the rookies

It’s time for the beginning of the last round of the 2024 season. Six new drivers in During this Abu Dhabi FP1 session Ferrari Development driver Arthur Leclerc will replace Carlos Sainz as Charles’s teammate. It’s the first time in the history of Formula 1 that two brothers are driving for the same team. Aston…

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Lando Norris apologises the team for his penalty in Qatar: “I let a lot of people down” 

The Qatar GP was a tough blow for Lando Norris, as a penalty completely upended his race. Norris was handed a 10-second stop/go penalty for not slowing under double-waved yellow flags. The penalty dropped him from second to 15th, dealing a setback to McLaren’s aspirations for a stronger weekend. Ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP,…

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“One of the biggest turnarounds” — Horner on F1 Qatar GP glory after dismal Sprint

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner reflects on last weekend’s Qatar GP. He weighs in on the safety car issues as well as Norris’ controversial penalty. Following Max Verstappen’s strong drive to victory at last weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, a key talking point was the faulty safety car lights. Following the announcement that the safety…

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Andrea Stella calls for FIA “trust” despite recent turmoil

McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella shared his feelings following the penalties at the F1 Qatar GP. The weekend saw Lando Norris handed a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for failing to slow under yellow flag conditions. FIA shake-ups prompted Stella to urge clarity and consistency in governance. Speaking after the race, Stella addressed the penalty situation directly,…

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Future “consequences”? McLaren wants FIA review on how F1 penalties are handed out

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes that the FIA should review how it hands outs penalties in Formula 1. This comes following Lando Norris’s stop-and-go penalty at the Qatar Grand Prix, which could result in future “consequences”. Norris has started from third place and was going for the lead at the start for the race….

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Vasseur: Ferrari head to Abu Dhabi with “huge motivation” after taking points out of McLaren in F1 Qatar GP

On a weekend where McLaren had a pace advantage over Scuderia Ferrari, the Italian giants led by Fred Vasseur took 3 points out of the Woking-based squad by the end of the Qatar GP event. Lando Norris’ 10-second time penalty for failing to slow for yellow flags opened the door for Ferrari to take 9…

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“I let the team down” — Norris rues “massive opportunity lost” after F1 Qatar GP penalty

Despite a promising start, which saw him taking second after a successful overtake on Mercedes’ George Russell into the first corner, McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris’ 2024 F1 Qatar GP race ultimately ended in disappointment with the British driver finishing tenth after a contentious mid-race penalty. Norris penalised after failing to slow for double-waved yellow flags…

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McLaren were “losing a good amount on the straight” – Norris on P3 after 2024 F1 Qatar GP qualifying

After setting the third fastest time during the third session (Q3) of Saturday’s 2024 F1 Qatar GP qualifying session, McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris will start Sunday’s race from the second row, alongside teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris “happy with the lap” despite tricky Qatar GP qualifying Despite a strong performance during Saturday’s sprint race, which saw…

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