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Esteban Ocon issues defensive stance on ‘positive’ new F1 cars

1 day 10 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Esteban Ocon points out the positives of the latest 2026 F1 cars despite the new regulations catching criticism up and down the paddock. The post Esteban Ocon issues defensive... read more »

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F1 Sprint Results: Lewis Hamilton hits new Ferrari low as Max Verstappen schools McLaren at Belgian Grand Prix

8 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 364 views )

Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen put in a fantastic defensive display at Spa to win Saturday's Belgian Grand Prix sprint race. read more »

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Fernando Alonso explains ‘confusing’ defensive tactic to secure Austria F1 points finish

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 281 views )

Fernando Alonso explained how his driving on the final lap of the F1 Austrian GP was enough to 'confuse' a charging Gabriel Bortoleto as he successfully defended... read more »

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How Red Bull deployed both an offensive and defensive strategy in F1 Canadian GP

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 296 views )

"They are faster, so I'm not even thinking about that," said Max Verstappen during the Canadian Grand Prix media day when asked whether victory was on the... read more »

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Dour, defensive, and disconnected: Stroll's bizarre Canadian GP press conference

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 362 views )

It was an extraordinary press conference. The kind that left even the greenest of journalists shaking their heads in disbelief at what they had just witnessed.Lance... read more »

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Video: Is Oscar 'The Next Max'? & Albon On Williams | 2025 Miami GP Review | F1 Nation Podcast

10 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 737 views )

Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by F1TV lead presenter, Laura Winter, and French F1 journalist for L’Equipe, Fred Ferret, to dissect an action-packed Miami Grand Prix.... read more »

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Miami GP driver ratings: Max Verstappen shines with defensive masterclass

10 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 284 views )

Crash.net's F1 driver ratings for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix read more »

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Christian Horner's new 'fear' after heavy Max Verstappen penalties in Mexico

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 451 views )

Christian Horner was on the defensive after seeing his driver hit with multiple penalties. read more »

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FIA briefing set for 'unfair' Verstappen tactics discussion

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 670 views )

Max Verstappen's aggressive defensive driving against his title rival Lando Norris has reignited a debate over the fairness of his tactics. read more »

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McLaren claim Max Verstappen driving trend with FIA handling of Norris questioned

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 881 views )

Andrea Stella has spoken at length about Max Verstappen's defensive tactics in the United States... read more »

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Horner hits back at 'paranoid' F1 rivals over FIA investigation

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 437 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner issued a defensive response after the FIA looked into his team's machinery, with rivals having reportedly raised suspicions. read more »

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"I don't care if it's a Red Bull," says F1's expert defensive driver

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 635 views )

"I don't care if it's a Red Bull or who it is, it's important that we get those points." read more »

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Video: McLaren In Charge - F1 Azerbaijan GP Analysis

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 571 views )

Oscar Piastri's epic dive bomb on Charles Leclerc, and subsequent defensive masterclass earned him the win at this year's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, cementing McLaren... read more »

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F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024 results: Final classification with penalties applied

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 448 views )

A brilliant feat of defensive driving saw Oscar Piastri take a famous win at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, helping his McLaren team move up to first in the constructors'... read more »

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Piastri soaks up the pressure to claim Baku victory

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 454 views )

Oscar Piastri gives a masterclass in defensive driving as he holds off Charles Leclerc for 31 laps to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix. read more »

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F1 Results Today: Dramatic race ends with huge crash as championship lead changes

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 699 views )

Oscar Piastri gave a masterclass in defensive driving at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon, holding Charles Leclerc off for around 30 laps on wearing tyres before a... read more »

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Albon: ‘Dangerous’ Magnussen ‘crossed the line’ at F1 Dutch GP

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 395 views )

Williams’ Alex Albon accused Haas’ Kevin Magnussen of “crossing the line” with “dangerous” defensive driving tactics during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. Magnussen, who is... read more »

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Moving under braking in F1 explained: FIA rules and how they're enforced

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 555 views )

More stringent regulations surrounding moving under braking were introduced to Formula 1 in 2016 following drivers' concerns around Max Verstappen's defensive moves.... read more »

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Should the FIA clamp down on Verstappen-style defending? Our F1 writers have their say

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 736 views )

The crash between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in the Austrian Grand Prix reignited the debate about the limits of defensive driving and the consequences the drivers should... read more »

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Stella hit out at Verstappen's aggressive move against Norris

about 1 year ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 485 views )

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has hit out at reigning champion's Max Verstappen's aggressive defensive move against Lando Norris that saw the Briton suffer a... read more »

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Does Formula 1’s penalty system require an overhaul?

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 769 views )

The hot topic in the Formula 1 paddock as the Grand Prix circus landed at the historic Imola circuit was penalty points after Kevin Magnussen brought himself within touching... read more »

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Magnussen on the brink of F1 race ban after Miami GP penalties

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 712 views )

Kevin Magnussen is just two penalty points away from a Formula 1 race ban, having picked up five across the Miami Grand Prix weekend for numerous offences. The Dane rekindled... read more »

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Stella lambasts Magnussen for ‘damaging’ competitors in F1 Miami Sprint

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 605 views )

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella lambasted Kevin Manussen’s defensive driving during the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint and said repeatedly “damaging” competitors’ races... read more »

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Hamilton's surprise reaction to Magnussen's 'stupid tactics'

about 1 year ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1146 views )

Lewis Hamilton commended Kevin Magnussen's "honest" explanation for the strong-armed defensive tactics that saw the Haas driver pick up a succession of penalties... read more »

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Sainz: Leclerc’s start defence ‘didn’t help’ Ferrari in F1 Chinese GP

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1251 views )

Carlos Sainz believes it was “quite clear” that Charles Leclerc’s defensive move at the start of Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix cost both Ferrari drivers vital race time.... read more »