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October 6, 2023, 10:18

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Norris rejects Alonso's "silly" suggestion McLaren F1 is overconfident

After securing a double podium result behind dominant winner Max Verstappen last time out in the Japanese Grand Prix, McLaren is now 49 points behind fourth-placed Aston in the teams’ standings, with Mercedes and Ferrari ahead in the fight Red Bull has already sealed.Until June’s Spanish GP, Aston sat second in the constructors’ contest as it consistently ran as Red Bull’s closest ...Keep reading

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October 6, 2023, 10:18

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Tsunoda doesn’t want Red Bull ‘misunderstanding’ over Aston Martin F1 links

The Japanese driver has just had his contract at AlphaTauri extended for another year, with him set to line-up alongside Daniel Ricciardo.With much intrigue about what Red Bull will do with its own second seat in 2025 if Sergio Perez is not retained, next season could be make or break for Tsunoda if he is ever going to get the chance to step up.Tsunoda’s situation does have an added complication ...Keep reading

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October 5, 2023, 19:30

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Lawson found out via Ricciardo FaceTime that he would race in F1 Qatar GP

Ricciardo broke a metacarpal in his left hand during a practice crash at Zandvoort, which paved the way for 21-year-old Kiwi racer Lawson to make his F1 debut in the Netherlands.The Kiwi, who sits second in the Super Formula standings, has impressed during four cameo appearances, with his rapid adaption capped by scoring two points for finishing ninth in the Singapore GP.With Lawson taking a ...Keep reading

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October 5, 2023, 19:30

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Sargeant: Williams F1 boss Vowles' public show of faith a "nice surprise"

The American has shown flashes of pace throughout his first season in F1, but these have been outweighed by mistakes which have mounted up over recent races - with notable crashes at Zandvoort, Singapore, and Suzuka following the summer break.This has led to speculation that Sargeant could be moved aside for 2024 should Williams wish to mitigate further repair bills, and the team has been forced ...Keep reading

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October 5, 2023, 19:30

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F1 Qatar GP qualifying – Start time, how to watch, TV channel

The sprint weekend format will apply to the returning Qatar GP, which means qualifying will take place on Friday after just a single practice session.What time does qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix start?Qualifying for the Qatar GP will begin at 8pm local time (+3 GMT) at the Lusail International Circuit.
Date: Friday, October 6, 2023
Start time: 17:00 GMT / 18:00 BST / 19:00 CEST / 19:00 ...Keep reading

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October 5, 2023, 19:30

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Leclerc: Ferrari 2024 F1 car promise outweighs any depression over Red Bull form

With his Maranello squad having unlocked some key understandings of its car since the Dutch GP, its form was also lifted recently by a new floor that arrived in Japan.It was able to edge ahead of main rival Mercedes at Suzuka, as the two teams lock horns in the fight for second in the championship.However, Red Bull's total runaway pace in Japan has left its rivals in no doubt about the gulf that ...Keep reading

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October 5, 2023, 19:30

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Andretti entry will be "great" for F1 - Hamilton

The FIA announced this week that the Andretti project had passed the first two phases of the entry process, having been approved by the governing body.The matter now passes to F1 for a commercial discussion, which will revolve in large part around the potential impact on the finances of the 10 existing teams.Some drivers have been wary of showing public support for the Cadillac-backed Andretti ...Keep reading

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October 5, 2023, 19:30

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Ocon: Tough love from de Meo address has fired up Alpine F1 team

Alpine targeted retaining fourth in the 2023 constructors' standings while closing the gap to Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes. However, it has fallen to sixth behind Aston Martin and McLaren.Team boss Otmar Szafnauer and long-time sporting director Alan Permane then departed, reportedly having disagreed with Renault's top brass over how soon success could be delivered.Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi was ...Keep reading

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October 5, 2023, 18:19

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Hamilton's first F1 race-winning Mercedes to go on auction at Las Vegas GP

Following his seven-year stint with McLaren, Hamilton joined the Silver Arrows for 2013 and has led the team to its record-breaking title success while winning a further six drivers’ crowns.Although Mercedes excelled upon the arrival of 1.6-litre turbo hybrid V6s in 2014, Hamilton scored a win for the team during their first year together. He triumphed in the 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix.The car he ...Keep reading

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October 5, 2023, 18:19

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Tsunoda labels revised Qatar F1 track kerbs a “floor destroyer”

As part of its return to the F1 calendar following an inaugural event in 2021, Qatar race organisers have undertaken a massive overhaul of the Lusail venue.On top of a complete resurfacing, the first time that has happened since the venue was built in 2004, all the kerbs around the track have been revised.This was initially viewed as a positive step, because back at the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix there ...Keep reading

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