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Verstappen claims pole, Alonso very close behind

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Verstappen claims pole, Alonso very close behind

Max Verstappen has claimed pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso in second place and Charles Leclerc third. Qualifying for the most glamorous race on the calendar began with Max Verstappen taking the lead of the field together with Sergio Perez behind. Things seemed to go perfect

Red Bull dominates again, close fight behind

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Red Bull dominates again, close fight behind

Verstappen proved to be the quickest in FP3, too. His teammate was close behind, while the battle for the top 10 was very tight, with Aston Martin, Ferrari, Mercedes, and even Alpine and McLaren were close. Everybody started the session calmly, with no rush. Esteban Ocon was the first driver

Verstappen ahead, Ferrari and Alonso are close

Monaco Grand Prix 2023 Featured

Verstappen ahead, Ferrari and Alonso are close

After the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna GP, it's time for the Monaco weekend, the most prestigious street race in motorsport. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are the favorites to win, of course. However, in Monaco, anything can happen. FP1 Right after the start of the session, the reigning world

Monaco Grand Prix preview

Monaco Grand Prix 2023

Monaco Grand Prix preview

After canceling the race in Imola, Formula 1 is back for one of the most glamorous races on the calendar: the Monaco Grand Prix. Not only that, but Monte Carlo is also one of the most particular venues on the calendar. Its layout stretches through the tight streets of the

Formula 1 cancels Emilia Romagna GP due to dangerous weather conditions

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2023

Formula 1 cancels Emilia Romagna GP due to dangerous weather conditions

Formula 1 and the organizers of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix have decided to call off the entire weekend following the extremely bad weather conditions affecting the area. After the situation worsened on Tuesday, May 16th, the whole paddock was evacuated as the river Santerno was about to overflow. The

Emilia Romagna GP at risk amid red weather alert?

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Emilia Romagna GP at risk amid red weather alert?

As incredibly risky and dangerous weather conditions are affecting the whole Italian region of Emilia Romagna, the race at Imola might be at risk of cancellation. The entire month of May has brought a lot of rain in the region. Already two weeks ago, AlphaTauri had posted a communication that

Is change really in the air at AlphaTauri?

Is change really in the air at AlphaTauri?

After another poor performance at the Miami GP, Nyck de Vries received an ultimatum from Helmut Marko, saying that the Dutch driver is running out of time to show good results in his maiden year in Formula 1. During the 2022 season, de Vries replaced an ill Alexander Albon at

McLaren and Ferrari: from hero to zero in just one week

McLaren and Ferrari: from hero to zero in just one week

Let's talk about two of the greatest teams in Formula 1's history: Ferrari and McLaren. Two outfits with a past full of victories and championships...but with an inconsistent present and far from the top spots of the standings. Both teams had a difficult start to the season. They struggled

Is the Miami Grand Prix worth of keeping on the calendar?

Miami Grand Prix 2023

Is the Miami Grand Prix worth of keeping on the calendar?

After the first two editions of the Miami Grand Prix, we asked ourselves a question: is it worth keeping it on the Formula 1 calendar? Here are our thoughts about the event after two years. History The history of this race is pretty short. The first proposal to add a

Verstappen dominates Miami GP, Perez and Alonso complete podium

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Verstappen dominates Miami GP, Perez and Alonso complete podium

After starting P9, Max Verstappen easily dominated the race and won ahead of his teammate and Fernando Alonso. It was a clean start, with the first three keeping their positions. Logan Sargeant was the first to pit as he had to change his front wing. Then, there was a great

Perez on pole as Leclerc crashes out, ends session early

Miami Grand Prix 2023

Perez on pole as Leclerc crashes out, ends session early

Sergio Perez will start the Miami Grand Prix on pole with Fernando Alonso in second and Carlos Sainz third, as Charles Leclerc crashed out with less than 2 minutes to go in Q3, bringing out the red flags and ending the session early. The Red Bull duo was quick to

Verstappen tops final practice, McLaren in misery

Miami Grand Prix 2023

Verstappen tops final practice, McLaren in misery

Max Verstappen led the session and finished first in the timing charts before the qualifying session. Behind him was teammate Sergio Perez in the closing stages, but Charles Leclerc improved his laptime in the final seconds and claimed the second spot in the charts, leaving the Mexican in P3. The

Mercedes tops FP1, Verstappen fastest in FP2

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Mercedes tops FP1, Verstappen fastest in FP2

Mercedes unexpectedly topped the first free practice session. Then, Max Verstappen set the tone for FP2 and finished ahead of the two Ferraris. FP1 The first laps weren’t easy for the drivers, as they had to adapt to a track on which Formula 1 has only raced once. Many

Ayrton Senna, a legend that still lives to this day

Ayrton Senna, a legend that still lives to this day

Today, May 1st, we sadly mourn one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers who have ever competed in the pinnacle of motorsport. His name was Ayrton Senna, and we'll go through his magnificent, inspiring career, talking about that fatal crash in Imola, as well as what he meant for his

Perez wins second Azerbaijan GP, Leclerc completes podium

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Perez wins second Azerbaijan GP, Leclerc completes podium

Sergio Perez won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with Max Verstappen in second and Charles Leclerc, the polesitter, third. The entire field got through turn 1 unscratched but things started to get heated right after it. Several drivers made contact further down the track - first, it was Norris and Russell

Perez victorious in Sprint race, Leclerc second

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Perez victorious in Sprint race, Leclerc second

Sergio Perez won the Sprint race around the Baku Street Circuit. Charles Leclerc was unable to maintain his leading position and finished second, with Max Verstappen third. Esteban Ocon started from the pit lane and Logan Sargeant didn't start at all - the American driver was withdrawn from the Sprint

Leclerc grabs pole once again through the streets of Baku

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Leclerc grabs pole once again through the streets of Baku

It was a great battle once again between Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen during qualifying for the sprint race. In the end, the Ferrari driver grabbed another pole position ahead of Sergio Perez and Verstappen, who struggled in Q3. With the new sprint weekend format, it was already time for

Leclerc surprises with Pole for Sunday, Sprint day follows

Leclerc surprises with Pole for Sunday, Sprint day follows

After a long wait, Formula 1 is back. With a format change, drivers will only have 60 minutes of practice the entire weekend, and go straight into qualifying for the Grand Prix on Friday. Qualifying Written by Luciano Calamante. Verstappen and Leclerc led the opening stages of Q1, but it

F1 Academy: Motorsport's new bet in all-female series

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F1 Academy: Motorsport's new bet in all-female series

Formula 1 is following W-Series's steps in starting a new, all-female racing championship with the aim of preparing young drivers for higher categories, and the inaugural season begins today in Austria. Here's everything you need to know. The format The season consists of seven weekends, including three races each for

Azerbaijan GP: Short history, but the perfect stage for chaos

Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023

Azerbaijan GP: Short history, but the perfect stage for chaos

After a painful, never-ending month, Formula 1 is finally back. And what is the best way to return if not with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix? A race that has always gifted the fans a great show and unexpected results. Here's a little explanation of the recent history of this street

Baku 2021: Tough race for champions, sweet surprise for fans

Baku 2021: Tough race for champions, sweet surprise for fans

If there is one word that can resume every Baku Grand Prix is chaos. It is present in every session in Azerbaijan. Accidents, punctures, crashes. Everything is right there. And it's something that made Baku one of the fans' favorite weekends. After three really long weeks, F1 is back. Baku

Williams, the sleeping giant

Williams, the sleeping giant

For new fans of Formula 1, talking about Williams means talking about a team that is used to being in the last positions of the grid and hardly fighting for a P10. But the reality is that it is the second-most winning team in the history of the sport, behind

The 2008 Formula 1 championship: a never-ending story

The 2008 Formula 1 championship: a never-ending story

Lately, rumors suggest that former Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa wants to try to “win back” the 2008 world championship through legal ways after new information released by Bernie Ecclestone was released. Throwback to 2008 To better understand what is going on and why a driver wants to change a

Charles Leclerc, the great disappointment

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Charles Leclerc, the great disappointment

If any driver had a poor, below-the-expectations start to the season, that is Charles Leclerc. Much is awaited from the Ferrari driver, but so far, his performances have nothing but disappointed the fans, but it’s not entirely his fault. With only six points after three races, the Monegasque is

From Zero to Hero: Aston Martin, revisited

From Zero to Hero: Aston Martin, revisited

If you were to think about Aston Martin last year, your thoughts probably wouldn't be that inspiring. The team struggled to be competitive and achieve points throughout most of the season, with a few exceptions from time to time. However, that vision seems to have completely changed in the span