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Lewis Hamilton has issued a damning verdict on his own performances in Formula 1 right now, saying “I’m definitely not fast anymore.”The seven-time world champion endured another difficult qualifying session in Qatar on Friday, as he ended up seventh on the grid for the sprint race.This was five places behind his team-mate George Russell, who was 0.399 seconds faster as he secured a spot on the …Keep reading

Charles Leclerc says Ferrari’s low-key performance in Qatar sprint qualifying was a “coming back to reality” moment after securing fourth and fifth on Saturday’s Formula 1 grid.The Monegasque had headlined free practice with a considerable margin over Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, beating the McLarens by almost 0.5 seconds, but fell behind them and George Russell in qualifying.He was also …Keep reading

There’s not many racing rivalries that top the one between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, and that infamous duel takes center stage in Netflix’s highly anticipated series, “Senna.” The actors tasked with transforming into two of Formula 1’s most iconic figures — Gabriel Leone and Matt Mella, who are portraying Senna and Prost, respectively — certainly had some racing shoes (and also …Keep reading

Lando Norris took pole for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race over Las Vegas Formula 1 winner George Russell after setting his best time at the first attempt in the final stage.McLaren driver Norris set a 1m21.012s on his first attempt on soft tyres, doing so without the preparation lap that other drivers attempted to exploit.The Briton then touched the gravel on his second run at Turn 2, which …Keep reading

After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team’s qualifying record in terms of team-mate duels.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don’t alter the statistics.When a driver can’t put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue or an incident, this will be mentioned in the table.Read Also:Formula 1F1 Qatar GP …Keep reading

The arrival of Cadillac as Formula 1’s 11th team in 2026 must be met with adequate compensation for dilution in prize money earnings for the existing teams, says Williams team boss James Vowles.F1’s Concorde Agreement, which defines the prize money columns in F1, sets out an anti-dilution fee that any accepted new teams must pay to offset any loss in earnings. The current agreement puts this value …Keep reading

Yuki Tsunoda has what it takes to wipe away Red Bull’s scepticism about promoting him to its main squad, says his current team boss.The Japanese has been handed a first ever test in a Red Bull car after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at a time when the outfit is pondering who to have alongside Max Verstappen in 2025.While Sergio Perez has a deal in place, performance-related clauses mean he could be …Keep reading

The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been under intense scrutiny in the latter parts of 2024 due to an open letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, which is the trade union for Formula 1 drivers.Within the letter the GPDA urged the FIA to treat F1 drivers like “adults” and for Ben Sulayem to “consider his own tone and language”, following the swearing controversy that …Keep reading

Audi boss Gernot Dollner insists the manufacturer’s commitment to Formula 1 is not threatened by the financial dramas faced by parent company the Volkswagen Group.Amid major losses for VW, the organisation plans to shut at least three factories in Germany, lay off tens of thousands of staff and shrink its remaining plants in its home country to cut down on expenditure.These unprecedented measures …Keep reading

Charles Leclerc led the way in Formula 1’s sole Qatar Grand Prix practice session to lead both McLarens at the top of the order.The Monegasque posted a 1m21.953s to sit 0.425s clear of Lando Norris’ best lap, as the Briton nudged ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri on the final timing screens.The opening 45 minutes of the session were largely dedicated to running on the medium tyre in preparation for …Keep reading