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Abbi Pulling looks likely to wrap up her F1 Academy Drivers' Championship title in Qatar this weekend, needing just 18 points across two races to do so.
Here are the key talking points heading into Round 6 of the 2024 F1 Academy season.
Here are the key talking points heading into Round 6 of the 2024 F1 Academy season.
F1 Academy Qatar preview: Pulling able to seal title this weekend - Backmarkers.co.uk
The penultimate round of the 2024 F1 Academy season is upon us, with the teams taking to Qatar’s Lusail International Circuit this weekend for another thrilling outing that has the potential to…
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November 28, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Abbi Pulling looks likely to wrap up her F1 Academy Drivers' Championship title in Qatar this weekend, needing just 18 points across two races to do so.
Here are the key talking points heading into Round 6 of the 2024 F1 Academy season.
Here are the key talking points heading into Round 6 of the 2024 F1 Academy season.
Charles Leclerc insisted “there won’t be any problems” between him and his teammate, Carlos Sainz, as the pair take to Qatar this weekend. Ferrari remain in the fight for the Constructors' title - and he knows that it is only “by working as a team that we’ll achieve that.”
Leclerc confident "there won't be any problems" after Las Vegas drama - Backmarkers.co.uk
Charles Leclerc insisted that he and Carlos Sainz have overcome their differences after a tense exchange of radio messages during the Las Vegas Grand Prix last weekend. Sainz ignored a radio call…
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November 28, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Charles Leclerc insisted “there won’t be any problems” between him and his teammate, Carlos Sainz, as the pair take to Qatar this weekend. Ferrari remain in the fight for the Constructors' title - and he knows that it is only “by working as a team that we’ll achieve that.”
The Qatar Grand Prix weekend is upon us!
Here's what you should expect as the fight for the Constructors' Championship continue to heats up ahead of the penultimate race of the 2024 F1 season.
Here's what you should expect as the fight for the Constructors' Championship continue to heats up ahead of the penultimate race of the 2024 F1 season.
Qatar Grand Prix preview: McLaren able to confirm WCC triumph in Lusail - Backmarkers.co.uk
Preview and timings for the upcoming Formula 1 race in Qatar for round 23 of the championship.
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November 28, 2024 at 8:31 PM
The Qatar Grand Prix weekend is upon us!
Here's what you should expect as the fight for the Constructors' Championship continue to heats up ahead of the penultimate race of the 2024 F1 season.
Here's what you should expect as the fight for the Constructors' Championship continue to heats up ahead of the penultimate race of the 2024 F1 season.
Max Verstappen has been crowned as F1 World Champion for the fourth consecutive year, finishing ahead of Lando Norris in Las Vegas to wrap up the title fight with two races to spare.
George Russell won the race, joined on the podium by Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz.
George Russell won the race, joined on the podium by Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz.
Las Vegas Grand Prix: Verstappen finishes ahead of Norris to claim 2024 title - Backmarkers.co.uk
Max Verstappen has claimed his fourth World Drivers’ Championship title in Las Vegas, despite a difficult start to the race weekend for Red Bull. The Dutchman started and finished fifth at the Las…
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November 24, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Max Verstappen has been crowned as F1 World Champion for the fourth consecutive year, finishing ahead of Lando Norris in Las Vegas to wrap up the title fight with two races to spare.
George Russell won the race, joined on the podium by Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz.
George Russell won the race, joined on the podium by Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz.
Mercedes continued to top the timesheets in qualifying as George Russell secured pole position for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen set to start alongside his title rival, Lando Norris.
Las Vegas Grand Prix: Russell claims pole position as Gasly qualifies third - Backmarkers.co.uk
George Russell will start the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix from pole position, beating Carlos Sainz to the fastest lap by just 0.098s in a thrilling qualifying session in Sin City. Russell’s Mercedes…
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November 23, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Mercedes continued to top the timesheets in qualifying as George Russell secured pole position for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen set to start alongside his title rival, Lando Norris.
Max Verstappen found pace in his Red Bull for the first time this weekend, but it was George Russell's Mercedes that topped the timesheets in FP3 ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Las Vegas Grand Prix: Verstappen finds pace in FP3 as Mercedes top timesheets again - Backmarkers.co.uk
Mercedes’ dominance on a dirty, cold Las Vegas Strip Circuit continued in FP3, as George Russell claimed the fastest lap with a 1:33.570 in the final practice session on a chilly track that lacked…
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November 23, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Max Verstappen found pace in his Red Bull for the first time this weekend, but it was George Russell's Mercedes that topped the timesheets in FP3 ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Oliver Oakes praised Abbi Pulling during an official F1 press conference ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, expressing that the Alpine-backed Rodin Motorsport star's future is "definitely exciting" as she closes in on the F1 Academy title.
Abbi Pulling's future is "definitely exciting," says Alpine's Oakes - Backmarkers.co.uk
Two rounds remain of the 2024 F1 Academy series, with Abbi Pulling set to claim victory in either Qatar or Abu Dhabi unless PREMA Racing’s Doriane Pin can make up an incredible 95-point deficit in…
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November 22, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Oliver Oakes praised Abbi Pulling during an official F1 press conference ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, expressing that the Alpine-backed Rodin Motorsport star's future is "definitely exciting" as she closes in on the F1 Academy title.
Lewis Hamilton continued to top the timesheets in FP2 ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, in a session that saw both Red Bull drivers struggling on the straights after the team reportedly packaged the wrong rear wing.
Las Vegas Grand Prix: Red Bull continues to struggle as Hamilton maintains pace in FP2 - Backmarkers.co.uk
Lewis Hamilton tops the time sheet in FP2, as reigning world champions Red Bull continue to struggle.
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November 22, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Lewis Hamilton continued to top the timesheets in FP2 ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, in a session that saw both Red Bull drivers struggling on the straights after the team reportedly packaged the wrong rear wing.
Toto Wolff suggested that Mercedes are the "dirty track champions" after his team set the pace in FP1 - but the German was quick to add: "I don't believe this kind of advantage to the other teams is going to last."
Mercedes are "dirty track champions," suggests Wolff after strong FP1 showing - Backmarkers.co.uk
Toto Wolff joked that his Mercedes drivers are the “dirty track champions” after they topped the timesheets in FP1 ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton’s 1:35.001 saw him finish 0.396s…
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November 22, 2024 at 5:37 AM
Toto Wolff suggested that Mercedes are the "dirty track champions" after his team set the pace in FP1 - but the German was quick to add: "I don't believe this kind of advantage to the other teams is going to last."
Max Verstappen's 1:36.038 was only enough to finish fifth fastest in FP1 ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton setting the fastest time with a 1:35.001.
Throughout the session, drivers complained of low grip and highlighted visibility problems at pit entry.
Throughout the session, drivers complained of low grip and highlighted visibility problems at pit entry.
Las Vegas Grand Prix: Verstappen goes fifth fastest as Mercedes dominate in FP1 - Backmarkers.co.uk
Lewis Hamilton’s 1:35.001 was the fastest recorded time in FP1 ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the 39-year-old finishing 0.396s ahead of his Mercedes teammate, George Russell. Lando Norris…
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November 22, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Max Verstappen's 1:36.038 was only enough to finish fifth fastest in FP1 ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton setting the fastest time with a 1:35.001.
Throughout the session, drivers complained of low grip and highlighted visibility problems at pit entry.
Throughout the session, drivers complained of low grip and highlighted visibility problems at pit entry.
Ayao Komatsu voiced his discontent with the FIA's proposed cost cap exemption, which would purportedly counteract higher wages at Audi's Switzerland base from 2026 onwards.
The Haas team principal commented: "Apart from Sauber funnily enough, everybody's against it.
The Haas team principal commented: "Apart from Sauber funnily enough, everybody's against it.
"It's so much better to keep it simple," suggests Komatsu as cost cap debate continues - Backmarkers.co.uk
Ayao Komatsu, Haas’ team principal, suggested that proposals to amend the 2026 cost cap to counteract supposed higher wages at Audi’s Switzerland base would be “dangerous.” Currently competing as…
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November 21, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Ayao Komatsu voiced his discontent with the FIA's proposed cost cap exemption, which would purportedly counteract higher wages at Audi's Switzerland base from 2026 onwards.
The Haas team principal commented: "Apart from Sauber funnily enough, everybody's against it.
The Haas team principal commented: "Apart from Sauber funnily enough, everybody's against it.
With just three races of the 2024 F1 season remaining, VCARB's Liam Lawson admitted that his future is still yet to be decided and expressed that he hopes to "have a clearer picture after the season."
"I don't have anything confirmed" for 2025, reveals VCARB's Lawson - Backmarkers.co.uk
Preparing to make his ninth appearance in F1 for VCARB, Liam Lawson revealed that his future in the sport is still uncertain with just three races of the 2024 season remaining. “As much as there is…
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November 21, 2024 at 8:38 PM
With just three races of the 2024 F1 season remaining, VCARB's Liam Lawson admitted that his future is still yet to be decided and expressed that he hopes to "have a clearer picture after the season."
George Russell suggested that F1 drives are "a bit fed up with the whole situation" after a flurry of high-profile FIA departures, with Haas' Kevin Magnussen adding that "we feel it's more us against them."
"Hiring and firing isn't the solution" to FIA problems, says Russell after Wittich departure - Backmarkers.co.uk
George Russell suggested that drivers were left surprised by the decision to remove Niels Wittich from his duties as Race Director with just three races remaining on the 2024 calendar. “There are a…
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November 21, 2024 at 6:23 AM
George Russell suggested that F1 drives are "a bit fed up with the whole situation" after a flurry of high-profile FIA departures, with Haas' Kevin Magnussen adding that "we feel it's more us against them."
While Lando Norris admitted that claiming his first F1 WDC title is 'a long way out of reach' after disappointment at Interlagos, the McLaren driver refused to concede victory ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
"I won't say it's over until it is," insists Norris as Verstappen closes in on 2024 title - Backmarkers.co.uk
Three weeks have passed since an unfortunate decision to pit as the virtual safety car was rescinded saw Lando Norris slump to a sixth-placed finish in São Paolo, almost conceding the 2024 Formula 1…
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November 21, 2024 at 5:30 AM
While Lando Norris admitted that claiming his first F1 WDC title is 'a long way out of reach' after disappointment at Interlagos, the McLaren driver refused to concede victory ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend is upon us - here's what you should expect as Verstappen nears his fourth World Drivers' Championship and the fight for the Constructors Championship heads to Sin City.
LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX: Weekend preview as Verstappen sets sights on glory - Backmarkers.co.uk
The final triple-header of the 2024 Formula 1 season gets underway in Las Vegas this weekend, and there’s plenty on the line for drivers and teams alike under the lights of Sin City. The weekend…
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November 20, 2024 at 2:30 PM
The Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend is upon us - here's what you should expect as Verstappen nears his fourth World Drivers' Championship and the fight for the Constructors Championship heads to Sin City.
As they did in 2023, teams have opted to make use of special liveries as F1 prepares to descend on the streets of Las Vegas this weekend. From simple tweaks to garish neon numbers, Backmarkers.co.uk have compiled them all here.
F1 teams unveil special liveries ahead of Las Vegas Grand Prix - Backmarkers.co.uk
Love it or loathe it, the glitz and the glamour of Las Vegas is set to return this weekend. Last season, five teams sported special liveries as F1 returned to Las Vegas after a 40-year absence. Teams…
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November 19, 2024 at 8:57 PM
As they did in 2023, teams have opted to make use of special liveries as F1 prepares to descend on the streets of Las Vegas this weekend. From simple tweaks to garish neon numbers, Backmarkers.co.uk have compiled them all here.
In a statement issued on social media, Robert Shwartzman thanked Ferrari for "one of the best experiences" of his life as the 25-year-old Russian-Israeli driver turns his attention to racing for PREMA in IndyCar next year.
Shwartzman bids Ferrari farewell ahead of 2025 IndyCar switch - Backmarkers.co.uk
Robert Shwartzman took to social media on Tuesday to confirm that, as he prepares to compete as an IndyCar driver in 2025, he will be stepping away from his duties as Ferrari’s reserve driver. Having…
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November 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM
In a statement issued on social media, Robert Shwartzman thanked Ferrari for "one of the best experiences" of his life as the 25-year-old Russian-Israeli driver turns his attention to racing for PREMA in IndyCar next year.
Ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Backmarkers.co.uk take a look at what Max Verstappen needs to do in Sin City to claim his fourth World Drivers' Championship title.
What does Max Verstappen need to do to win fourth WDC in Las Vegas? – Backmarkers.co.uk
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November 19, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Backmarkers.co.uk take a look at what Max Verstappen needs to do in Sin City to claim his fourth World Drivers' Championship title.
The Canadian Grand Prix will be held in late May from 2026 onwards, F1 confirmed on Monday, as part of the sport's commitment to a more sustainable future.
F1 organisers announce date change for Canadian Grand Prix, starting 2026 – Backmarkers.co.uk
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November 19, 2024 at 12:22 AM
The Canadian Grand Prix will be held in late May from 2026 onwards, F1 confirmed on Monday, as part of the sport's commitment to a more sustainable future.
Las Vegas will host next year's F1 Academy season finale, joining Montréal's Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve as one of two new circuits on the calendar in 2025.
Las Vegas to host F1 Academy finale as 2025 calendar unveiled – Backmarkers.co.uk
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November 19, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Las Vegas will host next year's F1 Academy season finale, joining Montréal's Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve as one of two new circuits on the calendar in 2025.