Hamilton feels «a million times better» than ahead of 2016 title showdown
Hamilton feels «a million times better» than ahead of 2016 title showdown
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The Briton will enter his fourth F1 title decider in Abu Dhabi in Sunday's race at Yas Marina, following the 2010 event that ended with Sebastian Vettel's first championship triumph in a four-way scrap against Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber and Hamilton, then i
Bottas: Higher mileage engine cost at least 0.2s in Abu Dhabi F1 qualifying
Bottas: Higher mileage engine cost at least 0.2s in Abu Dhabi F1 qualifying
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Bottas finished over nine tenths of a second off pole-sitter Max Verstappen's laptime in Q3 as Red Bull took a surprise pole position ahead of Mercedes, which had led FP2 and FP3 with Lewis Hamilton.Hamilton could only finish three tenths of a second behind V
Horner says «insane» driving, not Perez tow, behind Verstappen's pole
Horner says «insane» driving, not Perez tow, behind Verstappen's pole
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Verstappen appeared to have been on the backfoot in pace terms compared to title rival Lewis Hamilton through the first two qualifying stages at the Yas Marina circuit.But a supreme first lap in Q3, which was helped by a tow down the back straight from teamma
F2 Abu Dhabi: Zhou wins second sprint as champion Piastri retires
F2 Abu Dhabi: Zhou wins second sprint as champion Piastri retires
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Zhou, who will drive for Alfa Romeo in Formula 1 next year, secured his first podium since Monza in September with a faultless drive at the Yas Marina circuit.The UNI Virtuosi driver climbed from third to second early in the race before inheriting the lead wh
Brawn and Symonds set to quit F1 roles in 2022
Brawn and Symonds set to quit F1 roles in 2022
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The news was contained in a document issued by F1 as an update on future developments within the organisation.It indicated that Brawn, who turned 67 last month, was “expected” to leave his role, and it’s understood that the exact timing of his departur
Alonso: F1 race direction «too soft» after Abu Dhabi GP qualifying traffic
Alonso: F1 race direction «too soft» after Abu Dhabi GP qualifying traffic
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Several drivers were summoned to see the stewards for impeding rivals after they were seen running slowly at the end of Q2 as they tried to find a slot to set a flying lap as track conditions continued to improve.Alpine driver Alonso was impeded by the McLare
Hamilton: «No answer» to Verstappen pace in Abu Dhabi qualifying
Hamilton: «No answer» to Verstappen pace in Abu Dhabi qualifying
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Verstappen pulled off a brilliant effort in his first run in Q3 to deliver a lap that was half a second clear of everyone else – although it was slightly helped by a tow from teammate Sergio Perez.But despite Hamilton improving on his second run to close th
Norris «a bit nervous» about start behind Verstappen and Hamilton
Norris «a bit nervous» about start behind Verstappen and Hamilton
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The McLaren driver has pulled off a surprise third spot on the grid at the Yas Marina circuit, as he got within touching distance of the two championship protagonists ahead of him.While Norris has no allegiance to either of the two drivers, so is free to rac
Bottas: Older engine cost at least 0.2s in Abu Dhabi F1 qualifying
Bottas: Older engine cost at least 0.2s in Abu Dhabi F1 qualifying
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Bottas finished over nine tenths of a second off pole-sitter Max Verstappen's laptime in Q3 as Red Bull took a surprise pole position ahead of Mercedes, which had led FP2 and FP3 with Lewis Hamilton.Hamilton could only finish three tenths of a second behind V
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole for F1 finale
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole for F1 finale
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The two title contenders will start Sunday's race on different strategies after Verstappen used the softs to go through Q2, where Hamilton progressed on the mediums, and they will start ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris with their respective teammates down in f
F1 Grand Prix qualifying results: Verstappen takes Abu Dhabi pole
F1 Grand Prix qualifying results: Verstappen takes Abu Dhabi pole
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Verstappen will start ahead of Hamilton and McLaren's Lando Norris after the one-hour qualifying session, which is split into three segments with five cars each being knocked out in Q1 and Q2 before the top-10 shootout of Q3.Read Also:Abu Dhabi GP:
Piastri would be «pretty annoyed» not to land 2023 F1 drive after title treble
Piastri would be «pretty annoyed» not to land 2023 F1 drive after title treble
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The Australian scored his third consecutive single-seater title with two races to spare after finishing third in Saturday’s opening F2 sprint race at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.The F2 title completes an impressive treble of championships following on from las
Red Bull: FIA should not change racing rules stance for F1 finale
Red Bull: FIA should not change racing rules stance for F1 finale
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With Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton neck-and-neck on points ahead of this weekend's Yas Marina event, there has been intense speculation about the risks of the championship being decided in a controversial incident.One week on from an ill-tempered Saudi Ar
McLaren: No decisions on FE or WEC programmes until early ’22
McLaren: No decisions on FE or WEC programmes until early ’22
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McLaren announced in January that it had signed an option for a future entry in Formula E for the start of the Gen3 rule cycle in 2022-23.The British marque has also been evaluating a possible return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans by entering the WEC with a progr
Neuville: Safer WRC Rally1 chassis «probably saved us» in testing crash
Neuville: Safer WRC Rally1 chassis «probably saved us» in testing crash
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Neuville has heaped further praise on the new stronger and safer 2022 WRC chassis after he and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe escaped relatively unscathed after plunging into a ravine.Speaking to Motorsport.com Neuville has explained that while driving in challen
Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton pips Verstappen in final practice of 2021
Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton pips Verstappen in final practice of 2021
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The afternoon session started with the usual install laps which, uncharacteristically, included both championship protagonists right from the start.Verstappen immediately embarked on a medium tyre run and demoted Esteban Ocon's opener with a 1m24.997s lap. La
Gasly reveals bizarre Ugandan sponsor scam trip
Gasly reveals bizarre Ugandan sponsor scam trip
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Speaking in response to a question at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Gasly recollected that one of the biggest adventures of his life came when he was chasing a budget to race in GP2.He claims that in his effort to pull together a sponsorship package for 2016 to m
F1 set for more driver-eye cams in 2022 after new deal
F1 set for more driver-eye cams in 2022 after new deal
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Since this year's Belgian Grand Prix, F1 has been experimenting with a new mini camera that is positioned in the lining of a drivers' helmet.First trialled by Fernando Alonso at Spa-Francorchamps, it has been run several times over the second half of the camp
«Aggressive» new kerbs at Abu Dhabi F1 track modified overnight
«Aggressive» new kerbs at Abu Dhabi F1 track modified overnight
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The exit kerbs at the two newly-reprofiled corners, Turns 5 and 9, have been changed following feedback from drivers, teams and tyre supplier Pirelli.The sharp peaks of the second row of the double kerbs have now been rounded off at both corners, making them
F2 Abu Dhabi: Daruvala wins first sprint as Piastri secures F2 title
F2 Abu Dhabi: Daruvala wins first sprint as Piastri secures F2 title
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The Prema driver produced yet another impressive drive to climb from 10th to third which was more than enough to secure the title early.Piastri’s rookie year success is his third consecutive championship after winning the 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup (now k
Horner: «Mad Max» F1 narrative driven by «Mercedes media machine»
Horner: «Mad Max» F1 narrative driven by «Mercedes media machine»
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Verstappen will go head-to-head with Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton for the F1 title this weekend in Abu Dhabi, where they will start the race tied on points.Verstappen claimed ahead of the race weekend that he was treated differently by the stewards compare
F1 drivers front a campaign urging COVID-19 vaccination
F1 drivers front a campaign urging COVID-19 vaccination
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While F1 has managed to recover brilliantly from the worldwide impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the sport is well aware that there remain challenges ahead – especially as concern grows over the Omicron variant.In a short video that has been released
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying – Start time, how to watch, channel
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying – Start time, how to watch, channel
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Hamilton topped the times for Mercedes on Friday, setting a best lap of 1m23.691s ahead of Alpine's Esteban Ocon and teammate Valtteri Bottas.Verstappen ended up sixth tenths off the pace after failing to improve on his final soft tyre run, with Red Bull team
Ranking the Top 10 Supercars drivers of 2021
Ranking the Top 10 Supercars drivers of 2021
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For the second year in a row, Supercars had to deal with a 2021 season heavily interrupted by the pandemic. COVID-19 outbreaks in Sydney and Melbourne mid-year, and the internal border complications that followed, forced more significant scheduling and resche
IMS, Andretti, Castroneves, Sato add Unser tributes
IMS, Andretti, Castroneves, Sato add Unser tributes
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Along with tributes from Roger Penske, Rick Mears, Parnelli Jones and A.J. Foyt, several other luminaries sent out messages of sadness after the passing of four-time Indy winner and three-time champion Al Unser.Indianapolis Motor Speedway put out a special vi
Penske, Mears, Foyt, Parnelli Jones pay tribute to Al Unser
Penske, Mears, Foyt, Parnelli Jones pay tribute to Al Unser
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Unser, the younger brother of Bobby Unser who also died this year, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9th at the age of 82. He had waged a 17-year battle with cancer of the liver brought on by his inherited blood disease, hemochromatosis.Al Unser accrued 39 wins
Pirelli fears Qatar repeat on «aggressive» new Abu Dhabi F1 kerbs
Pirelli fears Qatar repeat on «aggressive» new Abu Dhabi F1 kerbs
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The Italian company has put an extra focus on kerbs since the Qatar GP, where four drivers suffered similar failures in the race.Pirelli later determined that the failures resulted from drivers consistently running over and back across kerbs during long stint
Wolff vs Horner tensions cooling ahead of ‘Squid Game’ F1 finale
Wolff vs Horner tensions cooling ahead of ‘Squid Game’ F1 finale
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While their respective teams and drivers have gone wheel-to-wheel, Wolff and Horner have fired shots at each other throughout the season. Amid flexi-wing sagas, rights to review, accident reconstructions and threats to protest, it has fuelled what Horner call
Hyundai WRC drivers share tributes to departing boss Adamo
Hyundai WRC drivers share tributes to departing boss Adamo
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Earlier this week Hyundai announced Adamo has stepped down from his role after six years at the helm, citing personal reasons for his departure.Adamo enjoyed a successful tenure at Hyundai, leading the marque to back-to-back WRC manufacturers' titles in 2019
Stewart-Haas lands new primary sponsor for Chase Briscoe
Stewart-Haas lands new primary sponsor for Chase Briscoe
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In an announcement made Friday in Indianapolis, Ind., SHR and Mahindra Ag North America unveiled a new multi-year partnership which will make Mahindra Tractors the new primary anchor sponsor for Briscoe’s No. 14 Ford.The red-and-black livery of the No. 14 M
F2 Abu Dhabi: Piastri beats Doohan to claim fifth consecutive pole
F2 Abu Dhabi: Piastri beats Doohan to claim fifth consecutive pole
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The championship leader remains on course to wrap up the title in style but was pushed hard during the 30-minute qualifying session at the re-profiled Yas Marina Circuit.It appeared FIA Formula 3 runner-up Doohan was set to secure an eye-opening pole before P
Hamilton, Verstappen back «enjoyable» Abu Dhabi F1 track changes
Hamilton, Verstappen back «enjoyable» Abu Dhabi F1 track changes
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The title contenders topped a practice session each on Friday, Verstappen leading the way in FP1 before Hamilton took over at the top in the second session, with the Mercedes driver setting the quickest time of the day with a 1m23.691s.Since F1’s last visi
Sorensen joins Corvette in second car for Rolex 24 at Daytona
Sorensen joins Corvette in second car for Rolex 24 at Daytona
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The Dane, who won GTE Pro with Aston Martin in the WEC in 2016 and 2019/20, will drive the additional Chevrolet Corvette C8.R the team has now confirmed will take part in the Florida enduro on January 29-30.He will share the car entered in the new GT Daytona
Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton fastest from Ocon in second practice
Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton fastest from Ocon in second practice
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In the only practice session to take place in similar conditions to qualifying and the race, FP2 got underway in twilight conditions, with temperatures 10 degrees cooler than in FP1, which Verstappen topped earlier in the afternoon.Kimi Raikkonen led the pac
F1 Grand Prix practice results: Hamilton fastest in Abu Dhabi
F1 Grand Prix practice results: Hamilton fastest in Abu Dhabi
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His title rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull was quickest in FP1 but Hamilton set the fastest time of the day in FP2 at 1m23.691s.Abu Dhabi Grand Prix FP1 results: Verstappen fastest from BottasClaDriverChassisLapsTimeGapIntervalkm/h1 Max Verstappen Red Bull23
Horner: Unusual calls in Abu Dhabi would make «mockery» of F1 stewarding
Horner: Unusual calls in Abu Dhabi would make «mockery» of F1 stewarding
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F1 stewarding has been in the spotlight recently following a number of incidents involving title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who are tied on points heading into their championship showdown.Verstappen escaped action for his defence against Ha
Red Bull doesn't want Verstappen to change F1 approach
Red Bull doesn't want Verstappen to change F1 approach
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Verstappen is heading in to this weekend's F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi with a clear chance of claiming his first world championship title after a thrilling year-long battle against Lewis Hamilton.But despite a run of stellar results, which has included nin
Binotto says reports linking Todt to Ferrari just «speculation»
Binotto says reports linking Todt to Ferrari just «speculation»
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Earlier this week, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that Todt could return to the Maranello squad as a 'super consultant', a position similar to the role the late Niki Lauda had at Mercedes in recent years.The report said Todt, who has been FIA
Sainz: F1 fans «too polarised» as title battle reaches climax
Sainz: F1 fans «too polarised» as title battle reaches climax
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Both drivers have huge fan bases who are active on social media, and as the fight has heated up amid a series of controversial decisions by the FIA stewards, many have expressed negative views about the rival of their favourite driver.Sainz gave his views on
Four-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser Sr. dies aged 82
Four-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser Sr. dies aged 82
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IMS president Doug Boles stated on Friday that Unser had «died peacefully in his beloved Chama [New Mexico, ed.] home after a 17-year battle with Cancer.»As part of the Unser dynasty, «Big Al» was a fixture at the Indy 500 for three de
