Scott McLaughlin, a 30-year-old racer from New Zealand, made a remarkable start in the 2024 IndyCar Series season opener. Starting ninth on the grid, McLaughlin quickly moved up the ranks in the 100-lap contest. With his No. 3 Team Penske Chevrolet, he showcased impressive skills by overtaking Rinus VeeKay early in the race with a
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Fernando Alonso’s performance at the Jeddah Grand Prix has been intriguing, with him qualifying in fourth place on a day where Carlos Sainz was absent from the regular Ferrari lineup. This marks a significant improvement from his previous race in Bahrain, where he started in sixth but slipped back to ninth during the race. Alonso
Trident driver, Verschoor, managed to put a scoreless Bahrain season-opening weekend behind him at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit as he notched his first win of the year. This victory also continued his impressive record of winning at least one race in each season he has contested. It was Verschoor’s second victory for the Italian team
Marc Marquez, the eight-time grand prix world champion, is gearing up for his first season on Ducati machinery after spending 11 seasons with Honda. Despite ending pre-season testing in competitive form, Marquez is realistic about his goals for the upcoming season. He mentioned that he is looking to find the final three tenths of a
The changes made by Aston Martin to the Vantage GT3 for the 2024 season are so significant that many consider it to be essentially a brand-new car rather than just a mid-cycle refresh. While some may refer to it as the Evo, drivers such as Sorensen argue that this label does not do justice to
Following their first competitive outing at the Losail International Circuit, former Formula 1 driver Kvyat emphasized the need to keep expectations in check. He acknowledged that while they may not see immediate results, it is crucial to start applying the lessons learned from this experience. Despite finishing in 14th place and being five laps off
Max Verstappen’s dominant performance at the season-opening race in Bahrain left the opposition in the dust, with a sizable lead of 22.4 seconds ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez and 25.1 seconds clear of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. Red Bull’s race-pace advantage seemed to serve as a blow to those who were hopeful for a more
The Bahrain Grand Prix proved to be a challenging race for the team, with unexpected power unit temperature issues affecting both cars right from the early stages. George Russell, who had a strong start and was running in second place, slipped back to finish fifth. On the other hand, Lewis Hamilton managed to move up
In recent weeks, the Formula 1 community has been buzzing with news of an investigation into Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing. Allegations of inappropriate behavior made against him by a female employee sparked a probe by the energy drinks company. After an eight-week-long investigation by an independent barrister, it was announced
The F1 season-opener at Sakhir has been overshadowed by the ongoing developments surrounding allegations made against Horner by a female employee of Red Bull Racing. Following an eight-week-long investigation, a report compiled by an independent barrister on behalf of the Red Bull energy drinks company dismissed the claims made against its F1 team principal on
The 2024 Formula 1 season is officially underway with pre-season testing in Bahrain concluding. The end of FP2 saw Mercedes leading the way with a 1-2 finish, while Red Bull seemed to struggle with Max Verstappen in sixth and Sergio Perez in tenth. However, with uncertainties surrounding engine modes and fuel loads, all eyes are
The 2022 and 2023 Formula 1 seasons brought about significant changes in the calendar and financial outcomes for the sport. With new races added and old ones removed, along with a rise in revenue and operating profit, it is evident that these two seasons played a crucial role in shaping the future of Formula 1.