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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashes on formation lap in Brazil

over 2 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Leclerc crashes before Brazilian Grand Prix start

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 655 views )

Ferrari star Charles Leclerc is out of the Brazilian Grand Prix, after crashing during the formation lap. read more »

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How Pirelli discovered F1's biggest tyre drama since the 2005 US GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 946 views )

On that occasion after failures in practice, the Michelin runners pulled out after the formation lap, leaving the six Bridgestone cars - two Ferraris, two Jordans and two... read more »

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Tsunoda incident causes delayed start to the Italian Grand Prix

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 481 views )

Yuki Tsunoda was out of the Italian Grand Prix, before the race even started after an engine issue left him with no power during the formation lap. read more »

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F1 drivers back FIA safety car wet start change

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 662 views )

The regulations state that drivers have to use full wet tyres if the formation lap starts behind the safety car.However, the Catch-22 is that if conditions are deemed safe... read more »

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Verstappen: F1 approaching rain "like NASCAR" would be a "shame"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1011 views )

The perils of racing single-seaters in the rain were highlighted last month by the fatal accident of Formula Regional racer Dilano van 't Hoff at Spa, with the lack of... read more »

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Pirelli agrees with drivers that F1 wet tyres are "useless" now

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 936 views )

A late downpour caused the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix sprint race to be delayed. The field was then led by the safety car for five formation laps ahead of a rolling start.The... read more »

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Visibility issues in wet Spa F1 sprint 'as bad as ever'

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1157 views )

Heavy showers, which had all but prevented running in Friday's single free practice session, continued to wreak havoc on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, with the start for... read more »

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Gasly "didn't feel safe" racing in Spa F1 sprint spray

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 906 views )

Gasly's opinion centres on the ongoing visibility problem F1 drivers face when running in the wet with the new ground effect generation of cars, which lift huge volumes of... read more »

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Verstappen: Red Bull took safe approach with pit stop

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 770 views )

Max Verstappen says Red Bull adopted a cautious approach regarding his switch to Intermediate tyres during a rain-affected F1 Sprint Race in Belgium. Verstappen led away after... read more »

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Verstappen defends "safer" Red Bull pit call in Spa F1 sprint

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1156 views )

To reduce spray after a late downpour, five formation laps were run behind the safety car ahead of a rolling start.Although drivers reported conditions were clear for... read more »

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F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen wins shortened sprint race from Piastri, Gasly

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 941 views )

After spots of rain had fallen sporadically as the cars initially lined up on the grid 20 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time - already pushed back by 35 minutes thanks... read more »

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McLaren announces driver development programme

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 818 views )

McLaren Racing has announced the formation of its McLaren Driver Development programme, led by former Formula 1 driver and Le Mans winner, Emanuele Pirro. read more »

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Pirro to head McLaren driver development scheme

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1134 views )

McLaren has announced the formation of its official driver development programme, which will be led by five-time Le Mans winner Emanuele Pirro. McLaren has a lengthy history of... read more »

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Re-think into standing restart ‘formation lap’ rules mooted

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1002 views )

Stewards have suggested that the protocol regarding the pre-standing restart lap needs revising after a near-miss at Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix. The race resumed... read more »

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Horner reflects on ‘obvious’ decision to part ways with Steiner at Red Bull

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 946 views )

Christian Horner has reflected on his early career in motorsport and how it was "obvious" that Red Bull had to part ways with Guenther Steiner. Horner has headed the... read more »

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F1 World Champions: The full list from Farina to Verstappen

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1569 views )

While Formula 1 has been in existence as a racing series since 1946, the FIA didn't announce the formation of the Formula 1 World Championship until 1950. read more »

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How the FIA's Alonso Saudi Arabian GP penalty U-turn played out

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1316 views )

This is the full breakdown of the key moments in that timeline: from Alonso lining up in second place to gaining, losing and then finally, and officially, regaining his 100th... read more »

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Video: Lights Out And Away We Gon't ❌ #Shorts

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1595 views )

The 1999 European Grand Prix was set for the off, but an aborted start caused chaos on the grid! Full context: Two drivers (Alex Zanardi and Marc Gene) lined up in the wrong... read more »

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Formula 1 launches all-female 'F1 Academy' series for 2023

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 931 views )

Formula 1 has announced the formation of an all-new 'F1 Academy’ racing series, which will commence in 2023. The category will be an F4-spec series using the Tatuus T421... read more »

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F1 drivers play down flare concerns after Austrian GP

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1193 views )

Ahead of the formation lap in last Sunday's Red Bull Ring race, grandstands erupted in orange smoke as Verstappen fans set off flares, and did so again in the closing... read more »

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Drivers avoid punishment for formation lap radio communications

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1049 views )

Seven drivers have avoided penalties for radio communications during the second formation lap at Saturday's F1 Sprint. The original race start was abandoned when Zhou... read more »

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FIA clears seven F1 drivers over radio use in extra formation lap

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1245 views )

Officials were forced to abandon the start procedure for the 24-lap sprint at the Red Bull Ring when Alfa Romeo driver Zhou Guanyu slowed and lost power at the final corner.It... read more »

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SEVEN drivers cleared after FIA sprint investigation

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 694 views )

Seven drivers including Sergio Perex and George Russell have been cleared by the FIA after an alledged regulatory breach on the second formation lap. read more »

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Seven F1 drivers cleared by stewards over formation lap messages

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 655 views )

Seven F1 drivers have been cleared by the stewards for 'messages during the second formation lap' in the sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix. read more »