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Williams driver Alex Albon delivered another points-scoring performance at the 2025 F1 Japanese GP, finishing ninth in a race he candidly described as “boring”. Despite facing challenges with his car’s balance and questioning team strategy decisions during the race, the Thai-British driver maintained his composure to secure valuable championship points. In a race dominated by Max Verstappen, who claimed his fourth consecutive victory at Suzuka, Albon made several impressive overtaking manoeuvres, including a bold pass around the outside of Esteban Ocon at turn 1. Later in the race, Carlos Sainz let him through before Albon overtook Liam Lawson into the…
Following a surprising qualifying session that saw Max Verstappen claim pole position and early morning rain creating damp track conditions, the F1 Japanese GP delivered another masterclass from the reigning champion. Despite mounting pressure from both McLaren drivers throughout the race, Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive victory at Suzuka. Full results and report below. It’s lights out at the F1 Japanese GP! The race began under challenging conditions with a damp track following morning showers. Verstappen executed a perfect start, maintaining his lead against both McLarens despite complaining about upshift issues in his Red Bull. The tricky conditions at the…
Haas has confirmed that Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez will serve as the team’s official Reserve and Development Driver for the 2025 F1 season. The announcement follows the Mexican driver’s departure from Red Bull at the end of 2024, marking a new phase in his F1 career. Pérez, a veteran of over 250 Grand Prix starts and a multiple-time race winner, brings invaluable experience to the American outfit. Although he will not be on the grid as a full-time driver, his role at Haas will involve extensive simulator work, car development assistance, and stepping in if either of the team’s race drivers…
Liam Lawson’s swift removal from Red Bull’s Formula 1 team after just two races has once again highlighted the impact of modern F1’s stringent testing limitations on young drivers’ careers. The 23-year-old Liam Lawson has been “reassigned” (demoted) to the Racing Bulls outfit, effectively resetting his competitive aspirations. Where he once had the chance to fight for podiums and even victories, he now faces the challenge of becoming a consistent points scorer in the midfield—a stark contrast that outlines how F1’s testing constraints can hinder driver development. How Formula 1 cut down on Testing Despite having made several appearances as…
The Thermal Club GP hosted its first IndyCar points race, and while it wasn’t the most action-packed event, it still delivered plenty of storylines. From Alex Palou’s dominance to a chaotic start that left some contenders on the back foot, here’s a look at the biggest winners and losers from the race. Winner: Alex Palou stays Mr Perfect The reigning champion made it two-for-two to start the 2025 season, delivering another masterclass in patience and precision. While Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward and Christian Lundgaard led much of the race, Palou remained in striking distance, waiting for the perfect opportunity. A…
Alex Palou secured his second consecutive race victory of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season at The Thermal Club GP, staging a remarkable late-race charge to overtake Pato O’Ward, who had dominated from pole position for most of the event. The exclusive club track hosted its first points-paying IndyCar round, delivering a strategic battle that ultimately favoured fresh tyres over track position in the closing stages. O’Ward’s Arrow McLaren Chevrolet appeared unbeatable for much of the race, but Palou’s decision to switch to fresh soft compound tyres for the final stint proved decisive. The Spaniard’s car came alive on the…
George Russell delivered a clean performance at the F1 Chinese GP, securing a well-earned third place finish for Mercedes behind the dominant McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The British driver, who started from the front row of the grid, maximised his opportunities throughout the weekend to finish ahead of reigning world champion Max Verstappen and both Ferrari drivers. Russell acknowledged that his strong qualifying performance on Saturday, which saw him split the McLarens on the grid, was fundamental to his podium finish. “I think it was pretty vital,” Russell said when asked about the importance of his…
Oscar Piastri delivered a solid performance at the F1 Chinese GP, securing his third career Formula 1 victory and leading a dominant McLaren 1-2 finish that signals the team’s emergence as serious title contenders. The 24-year-old Australian controlled the race from start to finish, converting his pole position into a commanding win ahead of teammate Lando Norris, with Mercedes’ George Russell completing the podium. A great start for Piastri at the F1 Chinese GP Despite a slightly slower getaway, Piastri managed to fend off pressure from Russell into the first corner and maintained his lead throughout the opening lap. “I…
After a tight battle for pole position at the IndyCar Thermal GP Qualifying, Pato O’Ward and Christian Lundgaard will start at the front row, after qualifying 1-2. Alex Palou will start in third. Following the second practice session, Christian Lundgaard dominated, bouncing back from previous issues to top the timesheets with a lap in the 1:40s. The McLaren driver outpaced reigning champion Alex Palou by half a second, while Prema’s troubles continued with Robert Shwartzman unable to set a time despite overnight repairs. Group 1 The initial 13 drivers commenced Qualifying by immediately engaging with the circuit, as Team Penske…
It was time for the IndyCar Thermal Club GP FP2 session. Alex Palou topped the first practice session as IndyCar returned for a points-paying event in 2025. After Kyle Kirkwood led the initial all-car session, practice was split into two groups following a red flag for Robert Shwartzman’s flaming PREMA. Palou ultimately set the fastest time (1:40.548), with Kirkwood, Ericsson, and Herta showing strong pace. Significant tire degradation was noted by multiple drivers, creating strategic concerns for today’s qualifying session and Sunday’s race. Green light for FP2 McLaren driver Christian Lundgaard has topped the timing sheets in the final practice…