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Ricciardo: F1 qualifying vital as Miami GP showed “we’re not quick enough to start at the back and chop through the field”

Anumitha Murugapandian12 months ago12 months ago05 mins

After a very impressive P4 in the Miami Sprint Shootout and the 19-lap Sprint for Daniel Ricciardo, The Grand Prix section was far tougher. The 34-year-old had a 3-place grid penalty from the Chinese Grand Prix which was issued as the stewards as he breached the Safety Car regulations. Ricciardo was knocked out in Q1 with an…

Nerea Martí rounds-up her F1 Academy Miami weekend amid being “really excited” for home race in Barcelona

Anna Elizabeth Krausová12 months ago09 mins

Coming to Miami with a previous knowledge of the track from her time in W Series, Nerea Martí had a rollercoaster of a weekend. Full of fighting for points, trying to improve, and also meeting big names such as Kendall Jenner and her main sponsor Tommy Hilfiger. Starting strong with two practice sessions, being fourth…

F1 Academy’s Hamda Al Qubaisi discusses her “unexpected” good weekend in Miami

Anna Elizabeth Krausová12 months ago04 mins

Representing Red Bull Racing in the all-female racing series, Hamda Al Qubaisi enjoyed a successful weekend in Miami, after a tough season opener in Jeddah last month. The 21-year-old qualified P3 for Race 1, finishing P5 and then started Race 2 in P4, crossing the line in P6. In total, she brings home 18 points…

“120% pushing” — Ocon on bagging Alpine’s first point of 2024 F1 season

Anumitha Murugapandian12 months ago07 mins

Alpine had a rough season start to this campaign, struggling to even get out of Q1, especially from Bahrain to Japan. But they have just scored their first point at the Miami Grand Prix with Esteban Ocon who finished 10th. The French team has been struggling to close the gap up to the leading midfield…

Carrie Schreiner “happy to score” in Race 2 but “couldn’t achieve” her goals for F1 Academy Miami weekend

Anna Elizabeth Krausová12 months ago12 months ago05 mins

Representing Sauber in F1 Academy, Carrie Schreiner came to Miami wanting to get into the top eight in both races of the weekend. Finishing P12 and P9 in the end, the German driver wasn’t able to meet her own target, but still leaves the Miami International Autodrome circuit quite pleased and content with the outcome….

Piastri “is in a very strong place” following F1 Miami GP performance — Stella

Lucrezia Costa12 months ago12 months ago06 mins

McLaren’s weekend was definitely packed with emotions. On one hand, the Woking-based team scored its first Grand Prix win since the Italy 2021 as Lando Norris delivered the goods, but on the other his teammate Oscar Piastri definitely was not so lucky following a very strong Grand Prix. The Australian driver was involved in a…

“A really great feeling” to keep the leaders in sight — Hamilton on his strong drive to P6 in F1 Miami GP

Anumitha Murugapandian12 months ago04 mins

After receiving a 20-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane, Hamilton dropped from P8 to P16 in the Sprint Race at the Miami Grand Prix. He qualified P8 right behind his teammate, George Russell in P7 for the Grand Prix, but he managed to clear him at the start. Hamilton crossed the line sixth…

Piastri “excited for Imola” as Norris’ F1 Miami GP win for McLaren “a very encouraging sign for the rest of the year”

Olivia Pursehouse12 months ago12 months ago06 mins

Piastri ended his tough race in Miami with a 13th place finish due to an unfortunate on-track incident with Carlos Sainz on lap 39. The Ferrari man attempted to overtake the Australian driver into turn 17, which resulted in contact and front wing damage for Piastri. After boxing and a front wing change, the 23-year-old re-entered…

Bianca Bustamante leaving Miami with “no regrets” amid her first F1 Academy podium of the season

Anna Elizabeth Krausová12 months ago12 months ago04 mins

After stalling the start of Race 1 and dropping to the back of the grid, Bianca Bustamante’s weekend in Miami didn’t look too good, despite being able to fight her way back into points to claim P9, even with a penalty. However, the Filipina driver managed to turn the tables on Sunday in Race 2,…

“Still not enough today to take the win” — Doriane Pin happier with the car but finishes P3 in F1 Academy’s Race 2 at Miami

Anna Elizabeth Krausová12 months ago06 mins

Not being able to beat the current Drivers’ Championship leader Abbi Pulling throughout the weekend, Doriane Pin spoke about the challenges she faced during the Miami Grand Prix — the main one being her car. Representing Mercedes and driving with PREMA Racing in F1 Academy, the 20-year-old struggled with the set-up of her car, as…