Formula 1: Verstappen becomes World Champion after a controversial finale

Formula 1 has a new World Champion and he goes by the name of Max Verstappen after the Dutchman secured the victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the final lap of the season, but of course it was not without a ton of controversy. For the majority of the race, it looked like …

Formula 1: Ferrari are not shy to hide their ambitions for ‘Villeneuve’ like Leclerc

It is no secret that Ferrari hope their return to the top is with Charles Leclerc at the helm of their leading car, they don’t exactly try to hide it. This has been expressed many times, with Leclerc signing for the team for 2019 after just a single season in Formula 1 with Alfa Romeo …

Formula 1: Bottas eases Mercedes woes to pip Verstappen to pole, Hamilton recovers to fifth

The final ‘Sprint Race’ of the 2021 season was greeted with the announcement that Lewis Hamilton had been disqualified from Friday qualifying after a DRS infringement, throwing him to 20th and last on the grid for the ‘Sprint’ – promoting Max Verstappen to the front. A ‘Sprint Race’ which, without the comeback of Hamilton or …

Formula 1: Max Verstappen’s Mexico brilliance, and Ferrari’s expertly avoided pickle

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen looked to be in a league of his own come Sunday in Mexico, crossing the finish line 16 seconds ahead of his closest rival in Lewis Hamilton. With his third victory in Mexico, with all being in a similar fashion, Verstappen has cemented his legacy around the high altitude place that …

Formula 1: The McLaren v Ferrari dual for third

Two of the most famous teams in Formula 1 have been embroiled in a constant back and forth dual since the season opening race in Bahrain. The legendary Italian team of Ferrari and the iconic British team of McLaren find themselves split by just 3.5 points, with only five races remaining in the season – …

Formula 1: Leclerc’s strong drive and Red Bull’s rough day in the US

There are many talking points from the recent race at Austin, Texas. From the fight at the front, to the battle throughout the midfield, and the physical battle that many drivers had to fight throughout the Grand Prix. Yet, many things flew under the radar – like Charles Leclerc’s drive to fourth. On the other …

Formula 1: Ferrari’s positive Turkey performance

In the last two races, being in Russia and Turkey, Ferrari have had the pleasure of having one of their cars start from the back row – but for a good reason. The recent power unit upgrade has seemed to edge Ferrari ahead of the midfield battle, and potentially ahead of their season rivals, McLaren. …

Formula 1: Hamilton fastest but it’s pole position for Bottas

In what was expected to be a wet qualifying session, that never was, Lewis Hamilton controlled the day by setting the fastest time in all three of the sessions, with his lap of 1:22.868s proving to be the best of the day. However, his ten-place grid drop for his fourth Internal Combustion Unit, ICE, means …

Formula 1: Advantage Mercedes on Friday as Leclerc starts strong

In a tame day in Turkey, teams and drivers were eager and a tad nervous to find out how much the grip had improved from the previous year, and they certainly got what they were hoping for – lapping over five seconds quicker then the best Friday time in 2020. Rarely for a circuit that …

Formula 1: Hamilton takes 100th win as rain derails Norris; Verstappen comes through to second

In what was arguably the greatest Russian Grand Prix that has ever happened, Lewis Hamilton managed to secure his 100th win in Formula 1 after a rain hit last couple of laps derailed Lando Norris’ road to victory. After a poor opening lap, Hamilton found himself down in seventh, battling the likes of Fernando Alonso, …

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