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Lando Norris v Oscar Piastri clash set for internal McLaren review

9 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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McLaren opted against intervening to swap Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri back after a first-lap clash Piastri deemed "unfair"... read more »

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McLaren axe driver as F1 plans take dramatic switch

9 months ago

from: GPfans.com

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McLaren have opted to part ways with promising F1 hopeful Alex Dunne, a shock announcement has confirmed. read more »

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Lewis Hamilton tops FP2 as McLaren pair stumble

10 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Lewis Hamilton fronted a Ferrari 1-2 during second practice for Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix as both McLaren drivers hit the wall.   Hamilton had opted for Medium... read more »

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Williams F1 boss attends McLaren test

10 months ago

from: GPfans.com

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F1 team principal James Vowles opted to swap Williams for McLaren, in a rare opportunity to get out on track. read more »

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Lewis Hamilton sheds new light on choice to leave Mercedes amid Ferrari F1 struggles

10 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Lewis Hamilton has explained that he opted to embark upon a new chapter in F1 with Ferrari as he had become "complacent" and "comfortable" at Mercedes. The... read more »

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McLaren explains why it opted to switch Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in F1 Italian GP

10 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has revealed that the team's call to swap drivers in F1's Italian GP ensured it remained "in compliance with our principles". The... read more »

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Strategy corner: The variations giving teams hope in a constrained F1 Italian GP

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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When Monza was resurfaced ahead of last year's Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, it prompted a degree of conservatism; the McLarens, for instance, opted for a two-stop... read more »

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Why Ferrari opted against using Lewis Hamilton to tow Charles Leclerc in F1 Italian GP qualifying

10 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton explained that the possibility of the Monegasque being given a tow during qualifying for the F1 Italian GP was not seriously... read more »

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Gabriel Bortoleto vows overlooked driver deserves F1 chance after Cadillac snub

10 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Gabriel Bortoleto has contended that Felipe Drugovich would deserve a position on the F1 grid after Cadillac opted to overlook his services for a seat in 2026. The post Gabriel... read more »

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Why Cadillac opted against signing American driver for F1 debut

10 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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F1's 11th team on the grid, Cadillac, has decided against signing an American driver in favour of an experienced duo for its debut season in 2026. The post Why Cadillac... read more »

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Horner officially removed as Red Bull F1 director after shock sacking

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Christan Horner has officially left his role as director of Red Bull's various UK entities, one month after his shock sacking as Formula 1 team boss.Horner was removed... read more »

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Piastri reveals why he opted against a one-stop strategy in Hungarian GP

11 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Although he had much better pace than his team-mate Lando Norris in the closing stages of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri was unable to overtake his British rival. read more »

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Stella defends strategy split for Norris and Piastri in F1 Hungarian GP

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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McLaren boss Andrea Stella says the team's split strategies between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix was a "part of racing".... read more »

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Alonso explains back injury which caused him to miss F1 Hungarian GP FP1

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Fernando Alonso is confident of completing the remainder of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend after missing first practice due to a back muscle injury.On Friday... read more »

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McLaren insists double-stack pitstop was available to Lando Norris in F1 Belgian GP

11 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has revealed the team was open to pitting both cars on the same lap in F1's Belgian GP but Lando Norris opted against it. The post McLaren... read more »

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Norris reveals why he opted for the hard tyres at Belgian F1 race

11 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Having finished second at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren driver Lando Norris reflected on why he elected to use the hard slick tyres, confirming that it was his... read more »

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Why F1 teams have opted to bring upgrades to Belgian GP on a Sprint weekend

11 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Eight of F1's 10 teams have brought a raft of performance upgrades for this weekend's Belgian GP, despite another Sprint weekend to contend with. The post Why F1... read more »

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'I don't understand why' - Sainz questions supposed reason for Red Bull snub

11 months ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 479 views )

Carlos Sainz believes he would have formed a "very strong" pairing with Max Verstappen at Red Bull, as he admitted he did not understand why they opted not to sign... read more »

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Alonso angered by Aston Martin's strategy calls during F1 British GP

12 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Fernando Alonso was angry that Aston Martin opted against giving him the same strategy as team-mate Lance Stroll during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.The double F1 world... read more »

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Why Carlos Sainz was 'disappointed' father withdrew from FIA presidency race

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Carlos Sainz Jr has admitted that now was the "ideal time" for his father to pursue the FIA presidency following the news that he has opted to withdraw from a... read more »

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Sainz Sr. opts out of FIA presidency bid

about 1 year ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Carlos Sainz Sr has opted not to stand against incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the election for next president of the FIA, motor racing's governing body. read more »

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How Nico Hulkenberg came close to partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull's executive advisor Helmut Marko has revealed that Nico Hulkenberg came close to joining its F1 ranks in 2021, but opted to sign Sergio Perez. The post How Nico... read more »

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Max Verstappen snubs F1 movie premiere after 'forced' attendance

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 454 views )

Defending world champion Max Verstappen opted to snub the star-studded premiere of the F1 movie after expressing his displeasure at being 'forced' to attend. read more »

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Why Oscar Piastri declined new McLaren part at F1 Canadian GP

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 327 views )

Oscar Piastri had the option to run McLaren's latest suspension update at the F1 Canadian GP, but opted against it, going on to secure third place in qualifying. The post... read more »

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Why Red Bull opted to pit Max Verstappen under late Safety Car in F1 Spanish GP

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has dissected the reasons behind the doomed pit stop call that unravelled Max Verstappen's race in the F1 Spanish GP. The post Why Red Bull... read more »