By Ben Langley Lando Norris took victory in the Austrian Grand Prix, with teammate Oscar Piastri finishing close behind after the two shared a thrilling early race battle. Charles Leclerc completed the podium spots with Lewis Hamilton coming home in fourth. Max Verstappen retired from the race on lap 1 after a misjudgement from KimiContinue reading “Norris pips Piastri to Austria victory after epic battle”
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Tight Midfield, But McLaren Leads the Way in Austria
By Camille Lebez Leroy Q1 As soon as the lights went green, Alex Albon wasted no time, leading the charge onto the track with the two Aston Martin drivers close behind. Within the first thirty seconds, half the grid had already joined the session, all opting for the softest compound available: the C5 tyres. SensationalContinue reading “Tight Midfield, But McLaren Leads the Way in Austria”
Lando Norris replaced for FP1!
By Joe Murphy Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc will miss the first practice session (FP1) of the Austrian Grand Prix, with rookies Alex Dunne and Dino Beganovic taking their places behind the wheel. Bottas Back for 2026! Alex Dunne, a 19-year-old Formula 2 driver and member of McLaren’s junior program, will drive the MCL39 carContinue reading “Lando Norris replaced for FP1!”
Ferrari’s Smooth Operation as Verstappen and Hamilton falter…
By Joe Murphy Carlos Sainz won the 2024 Australian Grand Prix ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc and the pair of McLaren cars. Following Max Verstappen’s early race departure following engine failure and a break fire, Sainz made the pass before the retirement and never looked like giving it up. Some late action involving GeorgeContinue reading “Ferrari’s Smooth Operation as Verstappen and Hamilton falter…”
McLaren behind schedule ahead of Australia…
By Joe Murphy Weeks after signing a new multi-year deal with the team, star driver Lando Norris has admitted that McLaren have not yet made the progress he would have hoped so far this season, with the teams failure to to eradicate the weaknesses in the team’s car for 2024 still very evident. McLaren andContinue reading “McLaren behind schedule ahead of Australia…”
African Grand Prix to be added to Race Calendar?
By Joe Murphy South Africa? Egypt? Perhaps even somewhere such as Uganda. All of these options are said to be on the table. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem today reinforced just how important the African market is to the sport. Calls for a race have arguably never been stronger and it appears talks are inContinue reading “African Grand Prix to be added to Race Calendar?”
“He’s a smart guy” – Verstappen names Title Challenger!
By Joe Murphy Whether or not you are indeed a fan of Max Verstappen, there is little debate that the sport could do with a more competitive element in 2024. There is also no doubt that at some point, somebody will oust Max as the World Champion. The questions are simply who and when? InContinue reading ““He’s a smart guy” – Verstappen names Title Challenger!”
A hit of motorsport in a summer drought, but Drive-to-Survive vibes and exaggerations send Gran Turismo slightly wide of the Apex…
Gran Turismo: A Brief Film Review – By Joe Murphy The amount of summer blockbusters this year have left film lovers spoilt for choice. For racing fans, the release of Gran Turismo is something to get us through the Formula 1 summer break. The movie follows the real life events of Jann Mardenborough and hisContinue reading “A hit of motorsport in a summer drought, but Drive-to-Survive vibes and exaggerations send Gran Turismo slightly wide of the Apex…”
Max still flying as Lando, Nico shine but Mercedes falter…
By Joe Murphy Max Verstappen made it two Poles for the price of one after another impressive performance around the Red Bull Ring on Saturday morning, with no summoning to the stewards office on this occasion. Checo Perez but the disappointment of Friday behind him to make sure he started the Sprint format on theContinue reading “Max still flying as Lando, Nico shine but Mercedes falter…”
Max’s Dream, Leclerc’s Scream and smiles at Mercedes and Alpine Beam!
By Joe Murphy It’s becoming an unassailable lead at the top of the tree for Max Verstappen, as the Dutchman yet again capitalised on mishaps at Ferrari to win. This time it was for the French Grand Prix, making it a victory at this venue for the second time in a row. Let’s unpick allContinue reading “Max’s Dream, Leclerc’s Scream and smiles at Mercedes and Alpine Beam!”