Archives of Month:  September 2024 - Page 4

Colapinto’s Breakthrough in Baku Catches Audi's Attention

Sep.16 - Another rookie may have entered the frame to snap up the final Formula 1 race seat for 2025. Roger Benoit, a veteran...

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16 Sep 2024

McLaren Surges Ahead as Red Bull Faces Major Title Loss

Sep.16 - "Honest" F1 team consultant Dr Helmut Marko thinks the constructors' championship is slipping away from Red Bull. With Max Verstappen still grappling...

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16 Sep 2024

Norris Fails to Maximise as Piastri Wins Big in Baku

Sep.16 - Lando Norris is coming under ever more intense scrutiny in his quest to win the 2024 drivers' world championship. On the face...

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16 Sep 2024

Baku’s F1 Future Strengthens with Major Investments Beyond 2026

Sep.16 - Promoters of the Azerbaijan GP are determined to stay on the F1 calendar beyond the current 2026 contract. Flavio Briatore admitted at...

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16 Sep 2024

Post-Race Press Conference 2024 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix

DRIVERS: 1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) & 3. George Russell (Mercedes) TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Guenther Steiner)   Q: George, congratulations. Fantastic job. How surprised...

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16 Sep 2024

Hulkenberg, Russell & Verstappen Question FIA's Handling of Baku Crash

Sep.16 - Three experienced Formula 1 drivers have hit out at the FIA for its handling of the Sergio Perez-Carlos Sainz crash on the...

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16 Sep 2024

2024 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix Results & Report

Event: Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix Track: Baku street circuit Weather: dry  27.3-26.5°C Tarmac: dry  46.4-40.8°C Humidity: 41-39% Wind: 5.4-4.3 km/h South Oscar Piastri scored...

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15 Sep 2024

Late Setup Change Costs Verstappen Speed in Baku Qualifying

Sep.15 - Tweaked front wing characteristics could be part of the key to Red Bull's improved form this weekend on the streets of Baku....

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15 Sep 2024

Colapinto's Baku Weekend Almost Ends Early with Injury Drama

Sep.15 - Franco Colapinto's impressive Q3 performance at Baku, out-qualifying teammate Alex Albon, almost never happened. He is the axed Logan Sargeant's replacement for...

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15 Sep 2024

Briatore Vows to Restructure Alpine After Furious Baku Realization

Sep.15 - Flavio Briatore says he was "furious" when he realised just a few months ago just how far Formula 1's Enstone based team...

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15 Sep 2024

Verstappen Praises Rookie Colapinto's Strong Start Despite Seat Woes

Sep.15 - Formula 1's newest rookies have earned some notable praise from a couple of the most experienced and respected drivers on the grid....

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15 Sep 2024

Post-Quali Press Conference 2024 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix

DRIVERS: 1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) & 3. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Alex Brundle) Q: Carlos, great lap....

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15 Sep 2024

F1 Starting Grid 2024 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix

Event: Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix Track: Baku street circuit Warm-up lap starts Sunday at: 15:00 Local | 13:.00 CET | 12:00 UK | 04:00...

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14 Sep 2024

Qualifying Report & Results 2024 Azerbaijan F1 GP

Event: Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix Track: Baku street circuit Weather: dry  27.0-26.1°C Tarmac: dry  37.9-33.1°C Humidity: 37-33% Wind: 6.4-3.9 km/h South Charles Leclerc qualified...

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14 Sep 2024

Verstappen’s Red Bull Baku Upgrades Calm Panic Mode & Max Gains

Sep.14 - "Panic mode" seems to be taking a back seat at Red Bull in Baku, as car upgrades begin to solve the handling...

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14 Sep 2024

Sainz Battles Neck Injury Ahead of Crucial Azerbaijan GP Race

Sep.14 - The Azerbaijan GP has been a pain in the neck for Carlos Sainz so far in 2024 - literally. The Ferrari driver...

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14 Sep 2024

Salo Suggests Bottas May Shift to Indycar for 2025 Racing

Sep.14 - Valtteri Bottas may need to keep his racing career alive by switching to Indycar for 2025. That is the view of fellow...

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14 Sep 2024

Horner Signals End of Newey's Red Bull Role Before 2024 Season

Sep.14 - Adrian Newey's involvement in all Formula 1 matters at Red Bull appears to now be definitely over. That is despite the fact...

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14 Sep 2024

Magnussen Returns for Haas in Singapore After License Suspension

Sep.14 - Team boss Ayao Komatsu says Kevin Magnussen will be back at the wheel of his Haas next weekend in Singapore. Experienced team...

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14 Sep 2024

Mazepin's F1 Comeback Clears as EU Drops Sanctions

Sep.14 - The road to a potential return to Formula 1 for Nikita Mazepin continues to clear. The Russian driver, and his sponsor Uralkali,...

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14 Sep 2024

Team Boss Press Conference 2024 Azerbaijan F1 GP

TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Christian HORNER (Red Bull Racing), Alessandro ALUNNI BRAVI (Kick Sauber), Ayao KOMATSU (Haas)  Q: Christian, can we start with you? So, we now know...

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14 Sep 2024

Report & Results Third Free Practice 2024 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix

Event: Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix Track: Baku street circuit Weather: dry  27.1°C Tarmac: dry  31.7°C Humidity: 39% Wind: 2.8 m/s South Russell Tops Session...

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14 Sep 2024

Report & Results Second Free Practice 2024 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix

Event: Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix Track: Baku street circuit Weather: dry  28.1°C Tarmac: dry  34.2°C Humidity: 41% Wind: 2.1 m/s South Leclerc Leads Tight...

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13 Sep 2024

Report & Results First Free Practice 2024 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix

Event: Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix Track: Baku street circuit Weather: dry  28.9°C Tarmac: dry  40.5°C Humidity: 48% Wind: 5.0 m/s South Azerbaijan Grand Prix...

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13 Sep 2024

Marko Warns Red Bull Could Lose Verstappen to Aston Martin

Sep.13 - Dr Helmut Marko admits the risk that Red Bull will lose Max Verstappen to Aston Martin is very real. Verstappen's management, including...

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13 Sep 2024

French Union Joins Renault Workers In F1 Engine Protest Push

Sep.13 - Angry Renault F1 staff are ramping up their protests against the French manufacturer's decision to scrap the works Formula 1 engine program....

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13 Sep 2024

Rookie Bortoleto Challenges Bottas for Final Audi F1 Spot

Sep.13 - The final real vacancy on the 2025 grid is turning into a clear two-horse race between Valtteri Bottas and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto....

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13 Sep 2024

Red Bull Eyes McLaren Tension as 2024 Title Battle Begins

Sep.13 - Top figures at Red Bull admit they are keeping a keen eye on developments at 2024 championship rival McLaren. Following a fortnight...

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13 Sep 2024

Verstappen Doubts Immediate Fix for Chronic Car Problems

Sep.13 - Dr Helmut Marko admits "perhaps a podium" might be Red Bull's most realistic target for Baku. Although there were rumours the team...

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13 Sep 2024

Bearman Steps In as Haas Scrambles Amid Reserve Driver Crisis

Sep.13 - Formula 1 is facing a reserve driver shortage this weekend at Baku. Kevin Magnussen is not in Azerbaijan this weekend as he...

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13 Sep 2024