Esteban Ocon

Jack Doohan’s Formula 1 shot in 2025, Oliver Bearman’s Ferrari chance at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Formula 2, driver market, silly season, contract speculation

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[ad_1] Oliver Bearman’s outstanding weekend in Saudi Arabia almost certainly secure him a seat on the 2025 grid, but the effects of his performance could — and perhaps should — be much further reaching. Expectations were kept in check when Bearman was hauled from his Formula 2 to substitute for Carlos Sainz shortly before final … Read more

Oscar Piastri on a podium charge, Daniel Ricciardo’s frustrating weekend, Ferrari debutant Oliver Bearman, Haas scores points

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[ad_1] Red Bull Racing promised the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix would generate a closer contest, and technically it was right. Max Verstappen’s victory margin over the next-next team was 18 seconds, down from 25 seconds in Bahrain last weekend. Sometimes it’s the hope that kills you. Every practice, qualifying session and race from the 2024 … Read more

Daniel Ricciardo spin at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is embarrassing for Aussie

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Daniel Ricciardo had an ugly moment. Photo: Sky Sports.

[ad_1] This is one Daniel Ricciardo will want to forget. The Australian limped into the pits in 16th spot during Sunday morning’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which ended with another masterclass Red Bull 1-2 finish. World champion Max Verstappen finished with a comfortable gap ahead of teammate Sergio Perez, while Charles Leclerc got the third … Read more

Alpine executes technical restructure after dire Bahrain Grand Prix, Matt Harman and Dirk de Beer resign, constructors championship management changes

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[ad_1] Alpine’s technical department will be restructured following the resignation of key managers in the wake of the French team’s horror start to the season. Technical director Matt Harman and head of aerodynamics Dirk de Beer resigned last month, before the team’s disastrous first race in Bahrain. Their departures have triggered a reorganisation of the … Read more

Max Verstappen claims dominant victory ahead of Sergio Perez, Daniel Ricciardo’s RB blow-up with Yuki Tsunoda, pecking order, McLaren

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[ad_1] It might have been run on a different day, but the Saturday Bahrain Grand Prix delivered the same result: Max Verstappen triumphant, the Red Bull Racing dominant. Verstappen launched from pole, led every lap and set the fastest lap of the grand prix. It was the fifth grand slam of his career, bringing him … Read more

Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen takes pole position ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, Haas improvements, Alpine’s struggles

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[ad_1] Max Verstappen won pole position overnight at the Bahrain Grand Prix, but it was Charles Leclerc’s to lose. We dared to hope during the unpredictable practice sessions leading up to the first race of the season that the gap between Verstappen and the rest at the pointy end of the field would be closer … Read more

Max Verstappen in top spot at lunch on day 1, Red Bull Racing, research and development, upgrades

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[ad_1] Reigning world champion Max Verstappen leads the field halfway through the first day of preseason testing for the 2024 Formula 1 campaign in Bahrain. The Dutchman put himself into top spot with a best time of 1 minute 32.548 seconds at the lunch break, having completed a healthy 66 laps during the four-hour morning … Read more

Leclerc reveals early warning of ‘incredible’ Hamilton signing as Ferrari unveils new car

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[ad_1] Charles Leclerc knew Lewis Hamilton was likely bound for Ferrari before he signed his long-term contract extension last month. Seven-time champion Hamilton will sensationally switch from Mercedes to Maranello in 2025, replacing two-time race winner Carlos Sainz. The coup blindsided Mercedes management, which is yet to decide on a replacement for its star driver, … Read more