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Bruno Michel discussed the increased diversity of the F2 and F3 grids and plans to expand the series.

Bruno Michel “really happy” to see new countries represented on the grid as F2 and F3 consider opportunities for expansion

Karishma Persad18 hours ago18 hours ago015 mins

As F2 and F3 become increasingly international series, there have been questions over whether the series will expand to feature races on other continents, most notably the Americas, where both F1 and F1 Academy currently race. As the F2 and F3 grids become more diverse, featuring drivers from countries and regions not traditionally represented in…

“We were able to at least fight a little bit” — Bottas and Zhou take away positives from F1 Mexico GP despite finishing outside the points

Senjuti Jash9 months ago9 months ago013 mins

In spite of failing to score points yet again, Sauber had a relatively strong weekend in Mexico City as Valtteri Bottas made it to the second segment of qualifying for the first time since the Belgian Grand Prix. Starting from P15 on the grid, the Finn took the chequered flag in fourteenth place. Meanwhile, after…

Albon: “No one to blame” for F1 Mexico City Grand Prix lap 1 crash

Ryan McGahey9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

Alex Albon believes there was nobody to blame following his lap 1 crash with RB’s Yuki Tsunoda at last weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix. Williams’ Alex Albon reflects on his opening lap crash with Yuki Tsunoda which saw both drivers retire from last weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix before the first corner. A brave attempt…

Oscar Piastri says F1 Mexico GP was “a much more positive weekend” after COTA despite P17 start

Chiara Martin9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri turned a disappointing P17 qualifying position into a points-scoring finish at the Mexican Grand Prix, crossing the line in eighth place after a determined recovery drive through the field. The Australian rookie, who started from the back of the grid following his Q1 exit on Saturday, showed strong race pace as he…

Gasly: Alpine “clearly did the best we could” with P10 in F1 Mexico GP

James O'Connor9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

Pierre Gasly scored his and Alpine’s first point since the Dutch Grand Prix back in August as he finished 10th in the Mexico GP on Sunday afternoon. Starting P8, he was overtaken by Nico Hülkenberg at the start, and he would be passed by Oscar Piastri later in the race as the McLaren came through….

“I said maybe destiny has something ready for me this weekend” — Sainz opens up about his “extremely emotional” victory at F1 Mexico GP

Magdalena Put9 months ago9 months ago015 mins

Carlos Sainz revealed that his victory in Mexico was an “extremely emotional” milestone in one of his final races with Ferrari before he departs for Williams in 2025. Starting from pole, Sainz initially lost the lead to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. However, a Safety Car was quickly deployed in response to a collision between Yuki…

Hamilton dealt with “massive understeer” but kept Russell battle “clean” at F1 Mexico GP

Rachel Stephens9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

Despite tyre strategy issues, set-up struggles, and a race-long battle with his teammate, Lewis Hamilton picked up an impressive fourth-place finish at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. With the Mexico GP throwing the drivers plenty of surprises, Hamilton claimed the race was “fun” and that he had a good start, but quickly noted, “I had a…

“Third place was the best we could achieve on my side” — Leclerc rues “limited amount of running” and “management for temperatures” after losing P2 at F1 Mexico GP

Senjuti Jash9 months ago9 months ago021 mins

After a commanding victory with Carlos Sainz at the Mexico City Grand Prix, Ferrari now sits second in the Constructors’ standings—ahead of the reigning champions, Red Bull. Securing their fifth win this season, the Scuderia has also emerged as only the third team to secure back-to-back victories in 2024. Although it appeared that the Maranello-based…

Magnussen got VF-24 “into that little window where the magic happens” as he finishes brilliant P7 in F1 Mexico GP

James O'Connor9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

Kevin Magnussen has one of his strongest weekends in Formula One since making his debut and finishing on the podium at the 2014 Australian Grand Prix. After qualifying P7, also known as best of the rest thanks to Piastri and Pérez’s Q1 eliminations, the Dane was absolutely outstanding on Sunday. While Max Verstappen did ultimately…

“I just drive how I think I have to drive” — Max Verstappen vows to stick to aggressive F1 style following Mexico GP controversy

James O'Connor9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

Max Verstappen finished P6 in the Mexico City Grand Prix as his championship battle with Lando Norris got extremely hectic on track. After getting overtaken by Carlos Sainz for the lead on lap 9, Verstappen came under pressure from Norris. The McLaren driver tried to go around the outside at turn 4 but was pushed…