After only one practice session it’s time to set the grid for tomorrow’s race with a Sprint Qualifying session for the Qatar GP. Who will start the final Sprint Race of 2024 from the best spot? SQ1 The first qualifying segment saw Sauber drivers Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas out on track first, followed by…
After an intense battle for pole position, Hitech Pulse-Eight’s Paul Aron delivered a stunning performance, edging out Gabriel Bortoleto and Victor Martins to secure the top spot. The Formula 2 grid took to the Lusail International Circuit for Qualifying under significantly cooler conditions than during Free Practice. Trident’s Christian Mansell even remarked on social media,…
After a challenging first practice session, which saw Prema Racing and Mercedes Junior Team’s Doriane Pin (PIN) top the timesheet, ahead of championship leader, Abbi Pulling (PUL), F1 Academy returns to the Lusail International Circuit for the second and final practice session of the race weekend. Pulling will hope that this session goes smoother than…
Audi has announced that the Qatari Investment Authority acquired a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG, the future factory team of Audi. QIA will enter the Formula 1 project as a long-term investor and partner. The German manufacturer officially joins in 2026, taking over the Sauber F1 Team. It will use the facility in…
As the sun started to set in the Middle East, the only practice session of the weekend got underway at Lusail in FP1 for the F1 Qatar GP. Verstappen out of the traps quickly Alpine’s Esteban Ocon set the first time on a 1:28.979, using the medium compound tyre. After Tsunoda went fastest, Max Verstappen…
With just two races left in the 2024 season, drivers met with the FIA ahead of the Qatar GP to address ongoing concerns over racing guidelines. The discussion was sparked by recent controversies involving Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in the US and Mexico. The debate centered on the rule requiring inside drivers to leave…
The first practice session for the F1 Academy in Qatar was a blustery affair, with strong winds adding an extra challenge for the drivers. The headwind into Turn 1, the biggest braking zone on the track, actually helped the drivers brake quicker due to the increased downforce. However, the tailwind into Turns 12 and 13…
As the F1 Academy paddock gears up for the penultimate round of the 2024 season in Qatar, anticipation fills the air. It has been two months since the last race weekend, and the teams have returned to the Lusail International Circuit after three days of testing, setting the stage for an exciting weekend. Abbi Pulling,…
Despite the heavy criticism of the 2023 F1 Qatar GP, which saw numerous Formula 1 (F1) drivers require medical assistance due to dehydration and heat-related illnesses, Formula 2 will make its debut in Qatar this weekend, supporting the Formula 1 Qatar GP. While forecasts predict, significantly lower temperatures this weekend, dusty conditions may remain a…
Carlos Sainz claims that despite their P3 and P4 finishes, Ferrari was unhappy with the outcome of the 2024 F1 Las Vegas GP as he and Charles Leclerc could not fight for victory. The Spaniard explained that the team had gone into the weekend optimistic about their chances for the race win. However, their optimism…
