Formula 1: Storming pole position for Verstappen, with Hamilton alongside in gripping finale weekend

In what is set up to be the most gripping and intense race in Formula 1, Max Verstappen set a storming lap to secure his tenth pole position of the season – which caught many off guard. Verstappen’s scorching time of a 1:22.109s set him 0.371s clear of Lewis Hamilton who guarantee’s that the ‘winner …

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: Perez on top as Hamilton frustrates Verstappen

On a warm day in Austin, Texas, Formula 1 cars were welcomed back on the bumpy American soil of The Circuit of The Americas for the first time since 2019. Sergio Perez finished Friday on the top of the timings for Red Bull with a time of 1:34.946s on the soft tyres. Lando Norris found …

Formula 1: Despite his heartbreak, let’s not wrap Lando Norris in cotton wool

Lando Norris had arguably one of, if not the, best weekend of his Formula 1 career at the Russian Grand Prix. A dream first pole position, to leading and seemingly controlling the race until a handful of remaining laps were greeted with chaos due to the, very entertaining, weather. There is not much more he …

Formula 1: Lando Norris secures first pole in manic qualifying; Hamilton makes costly error

McLaren’s fortunes continue to get better as Lando Norris secured his first pole position in Formula 1 after a manic final session which saw drivers switch to the soft tyres with minutes remaining after the intermediates were the preferred choice for the majority of the session. In what became a chaotic Q3 session, Norris managed …

Formula 1: How McLaren expertly secured their first win since 2012.

Do you reckon the celebrations within the McLaren camp has stopped yet? Probably not, and who can blame them – they had one of their drivers on the top step of the podium for the first time since the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2012, whilst achieving their first 1-2 since the Canadian Grand Prix in …

Formula 1: Ricciardo heads a shock McLaren 1-2, Hamilton and Verstappen collide.

In an Italian Grand Prix that turned out to be rather eventful, Daniel Ricciardo won his first race since 2018 – and his first for McLaren – with Lando Norris bringing home a surprise 1-2. Their chances were boosted after a collision between title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at turn one and two, …

Formula 1: Valtteri Bottas controls Sprint, Verstappen starts on pole.

The second addition of the Formula 1 Sprint Race was in effect for the Italian Grand Prix, after Valtteri Bottas secured the best seat in the house in Friday Qualifying. In an 18 lap Sprint, fans were given the chance to see a sneak preview of how the race will run on Sunday, and it …

Formula 1: Grand Slam domination for Verstappen

Well, it is fair to say that part two in Austria was far more successful then part one, in every way. The first triple header of the 2021 Formula 1 season is over – and it is hat-trick glory for Verstappen and Red Bull. Three races, three pole positions and three wins – including a …

Formula 1: Verstappen secures pole alongside Norris; Russell shines in Q3

Max Verstappen gave his adoring ‘Oranje Army’ something to cheer about as the fans returned to the grandstands. A time of 1:03.720s on his first run in Q3 secured pole but not by much. Title rival Lewis Hamilton could only get his Mercedes to line up in fourth on the grid. Despite getting pole, Verstappen …