Showing posts with label formula one. Show all posts
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Monday, November 4, 2024

F1 2024: Lenovo Gran Premio de Sao Paulo

Brazil's Interlagos is the next stop of the F1 2024 season with the Lenovo Gran Premio de Sao Paulo. The rain spell in the South American superpower literally turned the tables for the drivers, better or worse, especially for Max Verstappen who tries to maintain his title hopes.

After a disastrous qualifying crash, Alex Albon was the first driver out of the race. The crash will take moments to repair and will not make it in time for the race. This leaves Franco Colapinto as the sole Williams driver at the Interlagos race.

As the lights went off, the race began with Sergio Perez spinning to last place followed by Lewis Hamilton going off-track on Lap 11. As the rain worsened, Lap 28 saw Nico Hulkenberg spinning off and the virtual safety car was triggered. Four laps later, the red flag was triggered after Colapinto crashed into the barriers.

With Hulkenberg disqualified after his Lap 28 incident, the race resumed and Ollie Bearman went spinning off on Lap 36 followed by a safety car-triggering Lap 40 incident with Carlos Sainz. As the race resumes, it becomes a chance of redemption for Max Verstappen.

F1 2024: Lenovo Gran Premio de Sao Paulo
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Despite starting from P17, Max Verstappen's herculean victory in Brazil proves that his title defense hopes are still alive. Behind him, Alpine delivered their best podium finishes with Esteban Ocon 2nd and Pierre Gasly 3rd.

With only three races left this season and with 62 points ahead of Lando Norris, will Max Verstappen maintain his championship status in the face of his newfound adversity?

The next race is the Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix this November 22, 2024.

Monday, October 28, 2024

F1 2024: Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico

The F1 24 season continues in Mexico for the Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico. Amid disputes from last week's USGP, McLaren driver Lando Norris puts his title hopes on the line while the Ferrari drivers are going business as usual.

F1 2024: Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico
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From collisions that forced Alex Albon and Yuki Tsunoda out of the race, Max Verstappen suffering bad karma from last week with two 10-second penalties, and Fernando Alonso's 400th race coming to a bittersweet end due to mechanical failures, it really is the most pivotal race of the season.

In the end, Ferrari dominated the podium with Carlos Sainz the winner and Charles Leclerc the third placer. Lando Norris finished in 2nd place and the title fight between him and Verstappen, who finished 6th, is now 47 points between them, Verstappen's 362 vs. Norris' 315.

The next race of the F1 24 season will be the Lenovo Gran Premio de Sao Paulo this November 2, 2024 at Interlagos.

Monday, October 21, 2024

F1 2024: Pirelli United States Grand Prix

Formula 1 hosted an exciting race at the heart of Texas with the Pirelli United States Grand Prix. The clash between McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari is proven to be bigger than Texas itself.

F1 2024: Pirelli United States Grand Prix
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Ferrari delivered a 1-2 finish on US soil with Charles Leclerc the winner and Carlos Sainz the second placer. Max Verstappen got promoted to 3rd place after Lando Norris got penalized over his conflict with Verstappen. This result puts Verstappen in the lead with 354 points, 57 points ahead of Norris.

McLaren is 40 points ahead of Red Bull in the team standings, 544 v 500. Meanwhile, Haas jumped to sixth place, overtaking the Visa Cash App RB team by two points, 38 v 36.

The next race is the Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico this October 26, 2024.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

F1 2024: Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix

McLaren is now leading the Constructors Championship for the first time in a decade after the Azerbaijan tangle and with the Singapore Grand Prix, thanks to Lando Norris' pole position, looks like McLaren has the upper hand if they want to keep the constructors' championship hopes alive.

F1 2024: Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix
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Lando Norris' recent win in Singapore pushed McLaren's lead in the constructors' championship further. McLaren is now 52 points behind current driver's championship leader Max Verstappen, who finished 2nd in this race. Oscar Piastri completes the podium with a third-place finish.

Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen, who just recently returned after a one-race ban that prevented him from competing in Baku, were retired during the race due to mechanical failures.

The next race of the F1 '24 season will be the Pirelli United States Grand Prix in COTA this October 19th, 2024.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

F1 2024: Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The streets of Baku, Azerbaijan are the next stop for the F1 2024 with the Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix as part of this month's street-racing double-header. In this race, Ollie Bearman returns to fill in Kevin Magnussen's seat as Magnussen is serving a one-race ban following his incident in Monza.

Max Verstappen is still in the lead, but Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc are closing in. The title fight is now too close to call.

As the lights went off, the action in Baku was on. Charles Leclerc holds off Oscar Piastri for the lead and both Red Bull drivers gaining positions. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton made a milestone in Baku as he raced 100,000 kilometers across his career. As the current season leader Verstappen is struggling, the race's midway point became a clash between Piastri, Leclerc, and Sergio Perez. As Piastri maintains his lead as the climax draws near, the clash between Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz on Lap 50 ended in a horrific collision, triggering a safety car as the final lap approached.

F1 2024: Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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McLaren is now leading the Constructors Championship for the first time in a decade. This follows Oscar Piastri's recent win in the chaotic Baku endgame. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished 2nd and Mercedes-AMG's George Russell finished 3rd.

The next race on the Formula One calendar is the Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix. It will be held on September 22, 2024.

Sunday, September 1, 2024

F1 2024: Pirelli Gran Premio D'Italia

The F1 2024 season is moving on to Monza for the Pirelli Gran Premio D'Italia. This race will mark the debut of a new Williams F1 driver, Franco Colapinto, who replaced Logan Sargeant after his fiery accident in Zandvoort.

Max Verstappen is currently leading the F1 2024 season. But McLaren's Lando Norris is surging. Can Verstappen fend off Norris's challenge and maintain his lead?

F1 2024: Pirelli Gran Premio D'Italia
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Scuderia Ferrari won the Monza Grand Prix on its home turf. Charles Leclerc drove a brilliant race to win his second career Formula One race. McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris completed the podium. Season leader Max Verstappen settles only for sixth place while the Williams replacement driver Colapinto finished his F1 debut race in 12th.

Verstappen is still leading the season, but Norris and Leclerc's recent success in Monza has closed the gap. The title fight is now too close to call, and it's going to be an exciting finish.

The next race of the F1 2024 season is the Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It will be held on the streets of Baku, Azerbaijan, on September 15, 2024.

Sunday, August 25, 2024

F1 2024: Heineken Dutch Grand Prix

The F1 2024 season resumes after the summer break with the Heineken Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Will there be any unexpected moments for fans to savor? Let's find out.

F1 2024: Heineken Dutch Grand Prix
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Max Verstappen's home turf, Zandvoort, saw his homecoming race spoiled by McLaren's Lando Norris, who took the pole and went on to win the race. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished third to round out the podium.

After the Heineken Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, Max Verstappen leads the F1 2024 season with 295 points. Lando Norris is in second place with 225 points, and Charles Leclerc is in third with 192 points.

The next race is at Monza for the Pirelli Gran Premio D'Italia this September 1st, 2024.

Sunday, July 28, 2024

F1 2024: Rolex Belgian Grand Prix

As the world's eyes are glued to the Paris Olympics, Formula 1 will crash through the Olympic party by wrapping up the first half of the season before the summer break with the Rolex Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. With so much action in sports, Formula 1 is bringing the heat to try to steal the spotlight. Will the Olympic fever cause an upset or will Formula 1 prove that it's the hottest ticket in town?

F1 2024: Rolex Belgian Grand Prix
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The Second Coming of Mercedes in Formula 1 continues with the 1-2 finish of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, respectively. The two Mercedes drivers took the top two spots on the podium, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri coming in third. Other finishers included Charles Leclerc, championship leader Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, Sergio Perez, Fernando Alonso, and Esteban Ocon.

Zhou Guanyu was the only driver who didn't finish the race due to hydraulic problems with his car.

Sadly, hours after the race, Russell's victory in Belgium was stripped off due to driving a car that weighed less than the required weight, therefore Lewis Hamilton was named the winner with Piastri second and Leclerc in 3rd. Verstappen, who finished 4th, remains the leader of the season with 277 points.

The F1 '24 season will return to Zandvoort for the Heineken Dutch Grand Prix this August 25, 2024.

Sunday, July 21, 2024

F1 2024: Hungarian Grand Prix

Hungaroring is the next stop for the F1 2024 season with the Hungarian Grand Prix. No IT outage can stop this race from delivering another turning point of this season.

F1 2024: Hungarian Grand Prix
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The Hungarian Grand Prix was one for the books. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri stole the show with a win over teammate Lando Norris. I guess you could say he got what he deserved. Norris showed true sportsmanship by letting Piastri take the lead with two laps left. Max Verstappen slipped off the track with seven laps to go, and that’s all it took for McLaren to make history. Lewis Hamilton rounded out the podium in third place. This season is heating up!

The next race will be at Spa-Francorchamps for the Rolex Belgian Grand Prix this July 28th.

Sunday, July 7, 2024

F1 2024: Qatar Airways British Grand Prix

With the Labour Party taking over parliament and Sir Keir Starmer becoming prime minister, the UK is still reeling from the aftermath of the general election. But in Formula 1, it’s business as usual with the Qatar Airways British Grand Prix in Silverstone. Will one of the all-British top three on the F1 grid spell victory for one of them? Will it be George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, or Lando Norris? Or will Max Verstappen spoil the party?

Before the British Grand Prix began, Pierre Gasly was the first to retire due to a gearbox failure. As the race kicked off, George Russell led while Max Verstappen began his frontal assault on the podium. With rainy weather imminent, Lap 14 saw Lando Norris going for the assault tactic on Verstappen, and a lap later, Norris overtook Verstappen followed by Oscar Piastri going P4 as the rain drips through. Halfway through the race, some drivers went to the pits for intermediate tires. The tables are turning until in Lap 34, the pole-sitter George Russell is ordered to retire due to a suspected water system issue. As the sun shines on a mildly wet track, it's Lewis Hamilton's time to shine as the end draws near.

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Lewis Hamilton is back and he’s on top. Hamilton won his home Grand Prix in front of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, marking his return to victory lane. Hamilton’s win is a welcome return to form for a legend who has had a difficult season.

The next race of the F1 2024 season will be the Hungarian Grand Prix this July 21st.

Sunday, June 30, 2024

F1 2024: Qatar Airways Austrian Grand Prix

The 2024 Formula 1 season continues at Spielberg for the Qatar Airways Austrian Grand Prix, ending the month of June with the biggest turning point of the season.

The race kicked off with Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and George Russell fighting over the lead while Charles Leclerc got hit by Oscar Piastri and forced to pit for a replacement front spoiler. Lap 26 saw Lewis Hamilton penalized for crossing the white line when entering the pit lane. As the race nears its climax, it becomes a dogfight between Verstappen and Norris.

Come Lap 65, the biggest turning point of the season became reality as Max Verstappen made Lando Norris taste agony after a collision that caused Norris' rear right right punctured and forced him out of the race. Verstappen's reign in Red Bull Ring was ended after he was slapped with a penalty.

F1 2024: Qatar Airways Austrian Grand Prix
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After a thrilling Spielberg bout, George Russell of Mercedes-AMG wins the Austrian Grand Prix followed by McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz.

After Austria, Max Verstappen of Red Bull Ring still leads the championship with 237 points, but the gap between him and second-place Lando Norris is now 81 points. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc is currently in third place with 150 points.

The next race of the F1 '24 season will be at Silverstone for the Qatar Airways British Grand Prix this July 7th.

Sunday, June 23, 2024

F1 2024: Aramco Gran Premio de España

The 2024 Formula 1 season continues with the Aramco Gran Premio de España at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Drama is already at a fever pitch. Will Charles Leclerc reclaim his lead in the driver’s championship? Will Red Bull continue their dominance? Let's find out.

The action in Barcelona kicks off with George Russell sweeping around the outside of Turn 1 to take the lead until Max Verstappen takes it two laps later. Come Lap 16, George Russell became the first to pit and it's a slow one. As Verstappen pits on Lap 18 followed by Lando Norris on Lap 24, Lap 32 saw Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris clashing for P3 followed by Norris and Russell biting each other for P2. With 25 laps left, it became a duel between Verstappen and Norris for the lead. Is there anyone who can stop Verstappen?

F1 2024: Aramco Gran Premio de España
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Max Verstappen made headlines in Barcelona as he beat Lando Norris to win the Spanish Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton finishing in third place.

Verstappen has the lead with 219 points. Lando Norris has jumped to 2nd place with 150 points, and Charles Leclerc is in 3rd place with 148 points. Where will things stand after the next race? Will this be the season where Verstappen cements his legacy? What do you think?

The next race is at Spielberg for the Qatar Airways Austrian Grand Prix on June 30th, 2024. Will Red Bull continue their dominance, or will Ferrari or McLaren take back the lead? The season is heating up, and this race is sure to be a scorcher.

Monday, June 10, 2024

F1 2024: AWS Grand Prix du Canada

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is the next stop for the F1 2024 season with the AWS Grand Prix du Canada.

Amid the wet conditions, the action begins with George Russell leading off the line and into the first corner while Kevin Magnussen storms from P14 to P5 on Lap 2. Lap 7 saw Logan Sargeant skidding off at Turn 6 but returning to the race. As the weather gets fair, Max Verstappen is on the hunt against Geroge Russell for the lead, even when Verstappen goes off track on Lap 17 and is forced to hunt down Lando Norris instead.

Following Logan Sargeant's crash on Lap 25, Lando Norris pits under the Safety Car two laps later but loses his lead to Verstappen and ends up behind Russell too. As the race resumed on Lap 30, Verstappen, Norris, and Russell were still in the clash even at the halfway point. As Sergio Perez was forced to pit on Lap 53 due to a broken rear wing, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon got involved in a Lap 54 mess that triggered the safety car again. With the race only having 4 laps to go, Yuki Tsunoda spins and debris strewn everywhere.

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Max Verstappen survived through the unpredictable Canadian campaign and claimed his 50th career win, beating the likes of Lando Norris and George Russell.

After Canada, Verstappen is leading with 194 points while Charles Leclerc remains in 2nd with 138 points and Lando Norris is in 3rd with 131 points.

The next race of the F1 2024 season will be the Aramco Gran Premio de España at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this June 23rd.

Monday, May 27, 2024

F1 2024: Grand Prix de Monaco

The F1 '24 season continues with the Grand Prix de Monaco and with homegrown hero Charles Leclerc gaining pole position, will this be a make-it-or-break-it moment for this Ferrari driver? It's going to be a tough battle on the loudest Sunday in motorsport history because this race is coinciding with the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600.

The Monaco Grand Prix saw the McLaren team sporting the Senna Siempre colors in honor of Ayrton Senna's 30th death anniversary.

F1 2024: Grand Prix de Monaco
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As the lights went out, the action began with Charles Leclerc leading into the first corner and he's making great progress 13 laps later while his teammate, Carlos Sainz, is busy hunting McLaren's Oscar Piastri for P2. Sergio Perez, Kevin Magnussen, and Nico Hulkenberg, meanwhile, crashed themselves in the opening lap.

Halfway through the race, the podium remains the same with Leclerc on top, Piastri on P2, and Sainz on P3. With 28 laps left, Lance Stroll has a puncture after tapping the barriers exiting the Nouvelle Chicane, forcing him to pit for new tires. Still, there's no stopping the top three fighting for the win, even Leclerc himself gunning to win on his home turf.

After five years of failure, Charles Leclerc has done it. He won the Monaco Grand Prix at his own game. Oscar Piastri finished 2nd and Carlos Sainz finished 3rd.

After Monaco, Max Verstappen leads with 169 points while Charles Leclerc is now in 2nd with 138 points and Lando Norris is in 3rd with 113 points.

The next race of the F1 '24 season will be the AWS Grand Prix du Canada this June 9, 2024.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

F1 2024: MSC Cruises Gran Premio del Made in Italy E Dell'Emilia-Romagna

The F1 '24 season continues in Imola for the MSC Cruises Gran Premio del Made in Italy E Dell'Emilia-Romagna.

Long before the race starts, the entire Formula 1 drivers, staff, and audience are paying their respects in honor of Ayrton Senna who died in this exact racetrack 30 years ago.

After honoring Senna's 30th death anniversary. the F1 race in Imola has officially begun with Lance Stroll making headlines for his 150th F1 career race start.

10 laps later, Williams driver Alex Albon went to the pits due to his tire issues followed by Perez accidentally going off-track on Lap 18. As the leaders pit themselves, Lewis Hamilton on Lap 28 saw him end up on the gravel at the Acque Minerali corner.

With two-thirds of this race done, Verstappen leads while Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc are busy hunting the world champion. Even though Verstappen is facing some issues, from the tires to the battery power, he's still fighting his way until the end.

F1 2024: MSC Cruises Gran Premio del Made in Italy E Dell'Emilia-Romagna
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Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris to become the winner of the Imola Grand Prix while Charles Leclerc finished 3rd, the first Ferrari driver to finish on the podium in Imola since Michael Schumacher in 2006.

After Imola, Verstappen leads with 136 points, 33 points ahead of Sergio Perez, and Leclerc is in 3rd with 98 points.

The next race is the Grand Prix de Monaco this May 26th.

Monday, May 6, 2024

F1 2024: Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

The F1 '24 season continues in the streets of Miami, Florida for the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix and this race delivered the biggest upset of the season.

As the lights went off, the action in Miami was underway. Max Verstappen, who won the F1 Sprint race, leads and he was nearly hit by Sergio Perez. As Oscar Piastri made four overtakes on Lap 4 to reach P2, Lap 6 saw Lewis Hamilton slip through  Nico Hulkenberg for P7, only to be regained by the latter. 

As the action heats up, Lap 21 saw trouble for Verstappen as he unintentionally cut corners and therefore pitted for new tires, a chance for Oscar Piastri to jump through the lead. As Piastri leads in Lap 28, he drops to P3 and Lando Norris jumps to P1, meanwhile, the first caution was triggered when Hulkenberg sent homegrown hero Logan Sargent out of the race.

F1 2024: Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
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Lando Norris got what he deserved; his first-ever F1 career win. He beat Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc to claim his maiden victory, becoming the 21st British winner on McLaren's 110th F1 start.

After Miami, Verstappen leads with 136 points while Sergio Perez is in 2nd with 103 points, and Charles Leclerc is in 3rd with 98 points.

The next race is the MSC Cruises Gran Premio del Made in Italy E Dell'Emilia-Romagna on May 19th, 2024.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

F1 2024: Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix

After a five-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic aftermath, Formula 1 returns to Shanghai for the Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix. For Sauber driver Zhou Guanyu, it's a dream come true to race in his homeland, but for Max Verstappen, it's like another day for him.

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Verstappen's off to a strong start as the race began while Fernando Alonso stormed past Sergio Perez for P2. It went well until in Lap 20, a yellow flag was triggered when Valtteri Bottas suffered from engine failure and retired.

As the race restarts on Lap 27, another disaster occurred when Kevin Magnussen sent Yuki Tsunoda spinning and Daniel Ricciardo collided with Lance Stroll.

After five laps of yellow alert, the race resumes. Logan Sargeant, Lance Stroll, and Kevin Magnussen were slapped with a 10-second penalty for Sargeant causing a Safety Car infringement, and the latter two drivers causing a collision. As the race nears its climax, the drivers are going all-out.

In the end, it's a first win in China for the three-time world champion Verstappen as he beats Lando Norris and Sergio Perez towards victory lane.

After Shanghai, Verstappen leads with 110 points while Sergio Perez is in 2nd with 85 points and Charles Leclerc is in 3rd with 76 points.

The next race of the 2024 Formula 1 season will be the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix this May 5.

Sunday, April 7, 2024

F1 2024: MSC Cruises Japanese Grand Prix

The F1 24 season continues with the MSC Cruises Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. Originally set during the autumn season, the Japanese Grand Prix is now a springtime treat for F1 fans and for Max Verstappen, a chance for redemption after his Australia disaster.

The race kicked off and a red flag was triggered when Alex Albon and Daniel Ricciardo crashed. A few moments later after the red flag, the race resumed, and Verstappen's in the lead while Lewis Hamilton dropped behind Charles Leclerc. As Red Bull leads the race, McLaren's Lando Norris is the first to pit on Lap 12 followed by Fernando Alonso two laps later.

As Verstappen regained the lead on Lap 21 from Charles Leclerc, Hamilton pits on Lap 24. Halfway through the race, Verstappen pits, giving a chance to Carlos Sainz to gain the lead, only to pit on Lap 36 and Verstappen retaking the lead.

As the race nears its climax, Logan Sargeant goes off-track while the two Ferrari drivers are gunning for the final podium spot.

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In a show of redemption, Max Verstappen wins the Japanese Grand Prix, earning him a spot on the list of F1 drivers who led 3000 laps overall. Sergio Perez finished 2nd, and Carlos Sainz finished 3rd. Other finishers include Leclerc, Lando Norris, Fernando Alonso, Geroge Russell, Oscar Piastri, Lewis Hamilton, and Yuki Tsunoda.

After Japan, Verstappen leads with 77 points, 13 points ahead of Sergio Perez, and Leclerc is in 3rd with 59 points.

The next race is the Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix on April 21st in Shanghai.

Sunday, March 24, 2024

F1 2024: Rolex Australian Grand Prix

The F1 24 season continues with the Rolex Australian Grand Prix and with Carlos Sainz back to work, Ferrari's back in fighting form as it tries to fend off Max Verstappen and the others.

As the lights went off, the action in Melbourne was underway with Max Verstappen's promising start until Lap 4 saw his car smoke, forcing him to retire on Lap 5. With Verstappen out, it's the turn of Lewis Hamilton to throw in the towel on Lap 17 due to engine failure. As the returning Sainz continued to maintain his lead, the final lap saw disaster for George Russell as his car crashed and nearly flipped but he survived.

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The returning Carlos Sainz led Ferrari to a 1-2 finish with Charles Leclerc finishing 2nd. McLaren driver Lando Norris completes the podium with a third-place finish. Fernando Alonso was demoted to P8 after being given a 20-second penalty for the late-race incident involving George Russell.

After Australia, Verstappen remains in the lead with 51 points while Charles Leclerc is in 2nd with 47 points, and Sergio Perez is in third with 46 points.

The next race is the MSC Cruises Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka this April 6th.

Sunday, March 10, 2024

F1 2024: STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

The F1 24 season continues with the STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah, and this race saw the debut of Ferrari's reserve driver Ollie Bearman in place of Carlos Sainz who was diagnosed with appendicitis.

As the lights went off, the action in Saudi is underway. As the drivers made their first strides, including Bearman himself, Lap 7 saw Lance Stroll into the barriers, triggering a safety car until Lap 10. 

With Lance Stroll and Pierre Gasly out of the race, Lap 12 saw Alex Albon sustained front wing damage following contact with Kevin Magnussen while Sergio Perez served his five-second penalty for an unsafe release. Magnussen, meanwhile, was slapped with a 10-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage against Yuki Tsunoda for P12.

With Nico Hulkenberg, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris done their pits, Lap 38 saw Fernando Alonso tapped to the wall but still standing. Bearman never failed to prove its worth as the race nears its end.

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Max Verstappen nailed his second win of the season while Sergio Perez finished 2nd. Another 1-2 finish for the Red Bull Team. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, meanwhile, finished 3rd.

The next race is at Melbourne for the Rolex Australian Grand Prix this March 24th.