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Where have we been?

Where have we been?

Hi friends! You've probably noticed a period of inactivity around here... But fear not! We're back. But... Where have we been? Oh, well... Life gets busy sometimes; all of us go to university, work, and have other things to do, and had to put this project on a small pause.

Verstappen claims pole, Alonso very close behind

Monaco Grand Prix 2023 Featured

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

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

Perez wins second Azerbaijan GP, Leclerc completes podium

Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023 Featured

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

Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023 Featured

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 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

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

Australia Qualifying Analyzed: Red Bull dominates but with big hit for Perez

Australia Qualifying Analyzed: Red Bull dominates but with big hit for Perez

Formula 1 is back in Australia with some early sessions for the European and American fans, this time with qualifying for Sunday's Grand Prix. This is the second race held in the country following a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic until 2021. Charles Leclerc won around the Albert

Are free practice sessions really worth it?

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Are free practice sessions really worth it?

In the last few days, people started commenting and arguing about F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali's takes regarding free practice sessions. The Italian stated that he would like to remove free practice sessions from race weekends since he believes that the fans don't like them and aren't that useful for the

Alonso keeps podium at Saudi Arabia

Alonso keeps podium at Saudi Arabia

Disclaimer: This is an article scheduled for Sunday, March 19, 2023. Our website suffered downtime due to a server error and did not manage to complete the publish request before it went down. Fernando Alonso will keep his podium at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix following a review. Aston Martin

Perez wins in Saudi Arabia, Alonso achieves 100th podium

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Perez wins in Saudi Arabia, Alonso achieves 100th podium

After a dramatic start to the season, it was time to kick off the second round of the 2023 Formula 1 season around the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia. The starting grid Position Driver Team 1 Sergio Perez Red Bull 2 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 3 George Russell Mercedes

Saudi Arabia Qualifying Analyzed: Perez on top, Ferrari threatened by AMR

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023

Saudi Arabia Qualifying Analyzed: Perez on top, Ferrari threatened by AMR

After a crazy first race of the season in Bahrain, it's time to continue with the 2023 F1 calendar with the next stop at the Jeddah International Circuit in Saudi Arabia. First things first Sergio Perez has qualified on pole for tomorrow's Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia, his second career

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix preview

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix preview

It's race week again! The second Grand Prix of the year will take place in Saudi Arabia around the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Here's everything you need to know. Times (local track time) * Free Practice 1: Friday, 16:30 - 17:30 * Free Practice 2: Friday, 20:00 - 21:00

Tim Cook, the horrible flag waver - Funny throwback

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Tim Cook, the horrible flag waver - Funny throwback

Imagine you were given the chance to wave the checkered flag at a Formula 1 Grand Prix. I assume you would freak out in excitement at such an opportunity. But as Tim Cook proved, it's not a task for everyone... This article is for free and paid members. Log in

The time an orgy took all of F1's attention

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The time an orgy took all of F1's attention

You probably never imagined seeing a relation between motorsports and an orgy, but here we are, thanks to Max Mosley. This is the story of how a former FIA president faced a scandal over a 5-hour-long viral video of him taking part in an orgy with 5 sexual workers (from

Verstappen wins first GP of the season, Alonso on podium

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Verstappen wins first GP of the season, Alonso on podium

The long wait has ended - Formula 1 is officially back following the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. Here's a short recap for you, with an in-depth analysis coming tomorrow. The starting grid Position Driver Team 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull 2 Sergio Perez Red Bull 3 Charles Leclerc Ferrari

Bahrain Qualifying Analyzed: Aston Martin surprises, Red Bull tops charts

Bahrain Qualifying Analyzed: Aston Martin surprises, Red Bull tops charts

The perfect time to watch the actual performance of the Formula 1 teams arrived on Saturday with the Qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Speculations are over, practice comparisons are a thing of the recent past. It was all or nothing around Bahrain, where teams flexed their muscles in

Bahrain Grand Prix preview

Bahrain Grand Prix preview

Hey, you, it's race week! The first Grand Prix of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship starts tomorrow in Bahrain and here's everything you need to know. Times (local track time) * Free Practice 1: Friday, 14:30 - 15:30 * Free Practice 2: Friday, 18:00 - 19:00 * Free

Pre-season Day 3 report: Perez tops the afternoon

Pre-season Day 3 report: Perez tops the afternoon

The Formula 1 pre-season testing is now over and the countdown for the first Grand Prix of the season is on. The drivers These are the drivers that participated in the afternoon session. Team Driver Alfa Romeo F1 Team Valtteri Bottas Aston Martin F1 Team Fernando Alonso BWT Alpine F1

Pre-season Day 3 Morning Report: Leclerc leads the way

Pre-season Day 3 Morning Report: Leclerc leads the way

The last morning session of the 2023 pre-season testing came to an end. Here's what happened and what you need to know. The drivers These are the drivers that participated in the morning session. Team Driver Alfa Romeo F1 Team Valtteri Bottas Aston Martin F1 Team Felipe Drugovic BWT Alpine

Pre-season Day 2 Report: Zhou tops the afternoon

Pre-season Day 2 Report: Zhou tops the afternoon

The second day of pre-season at the Bahrain International Circuit has concluded and there's only one day of testing left before the official start of the Formula 1 season with the Bahrain Grand Prix. The drivers These are the drivers that participated in the afternoon session. Team Driver Alfa Romeo

Pre-season Day 2 Morning Report: Sainz ahead in the charts

Pre-season Day 2 Morning Report: Sainz ahead in the charts

The second day of pre-season testing is underway at the Bahrain International Circuit and here's everything you need to know following the morning session. The drivers These are the drivers that participated in the morning session. Team Driver Alfa Romeo F1 Team Zhou Guanyu Aston Martin F1 Team Fernando Alonso

Pre-season Day 1 Report: Verstappen tops the general

Pre-season Day 1 Report: Verstappen tops the general

The first day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit has concluded. Let's take a look at the details we've seen so far. The drivers These are the drivers that participated in the afternoon session. Team Driver Alfa Romeo F1 Team Valtteri Bottas Aston Martin F1 Team Fernando Alonso