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• 9 things we learned during the 2023 F1 season

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images From Max Verstappen’s dominance, to a Williams resurgence, here are the lessons from the 2023 F1 season The 2023 Formula 1 season is in the books. The final 58 laps of the year, in Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, settled all outstanding business for the 2023 campaign. We saw the battle for P2 in the Constructors’ Championship between Mercedes and Ferr...2023
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• Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Live race coverage, what’s at stake, and results

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images The final race of the 2023 Formula 1 season is upon us. And while there might not be a fight at the top of the table in both the Constructors’ Championship and the Drivers’ Championship, some fascinating battles are ready to unfold at Yas Marina in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Which means we will fire up the live blog one more time for the...2023
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• The Mercedes-Ferrari battle looks tighter than ever, and fans should be thrilled

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Yet another pole for Max Verstappen as the 2023 F1 season draws to a close Entering the final race of the 2023 Formula 1 season, only four points separate Ferrari and Mercedes. And now, with just 58 laps left in the year, the fight for second in the Constructors’ Championship remains too close to call. For both teams, there are positive signs. Mercedes ...2023
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• Max Verstappen Takes 1 More Pole for the Road in 2023
Verstappen took pole for the season finale in Abu Dhabi ahead of Charles Leclerc. Source...2023
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• F1 Review: Max Verstappen Outduels Charles Leclerc, Cashes In For 18th Win At Glitzy Las Vegas GP
The Las Vegas Grand Prix provided a better show than was anticipated even with Max Verstappen claiming his 18th win. Source...2023
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• Red Bull makes more history at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Recapping the winners and losers from the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix In their storied Formula 1 history — six Constructors’ Championships and counting, along with seven Drivers’ Championships — one accomplishment had still eluded Red Bull. That changed under the neon lights in Las Vegas. A third-place finish from Sergio Pérez locked up P2 in the Driv...2023
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• Las Vegas Grand Prix: 6 burning questions ahead of the race

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Here are the big questions that will be answered in the Las Vegas Grand Prix Barring any last-minute penalties, the grid is set for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. Ferrari showed their power on Friday night, as Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. finished one-two at the front of the field. However, a ten-place grid penalty handed down ...2023
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• Las Vegas Grand Prix: Was this the moment Logan Sargeant needed?

Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images Looking at the winners and losers from qualifying at the Las Vegas Grand Prix Many believed that the layout of the Las Vegas Grand Prix would be fertile ground for Alexander Albon, Logan Sargeant, and the entire team at Williams. The FW45 had been strong with straight-line speed throughout the season, and given the multiple straights thro...2023
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• Carlos Sainz Jr. in ‘disbelief’ after penalty decision at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Ferrari driver faces a ten-place penalty after hitting a manhole cover in FP1 Ferrari got a huge boost in their fight for second in the Constructors’ Championship during the second practice session at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, when drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. topped the timing sheets. However, they — and Sainz specifica...2023
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• Ferrari has the advantage after an extended FP2 at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports After an abbreviated FP1, Ferrari showed their power in FP2 After all the pomp and circumstance, the cars finally took to the track on Thursday night at the Las Vegas Grand Prix for two practice sessions. It did not take long for the first of those to be called off. Early in the first practice session Carlos Sainz Jr.’s Ferrari came to a stop on the Strip....2023
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• Max Verstappen’s greatness will be on display at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images Battle between Mercedes and Ferrari among Las Vegas Grand Prix storylines Before we dive into the major on-track storylines for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, we need to start with the biggest storyline of the entire race. The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix itself. The race marks the latest move by Formula 1 into the emerging United States ...2023
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• Logan Sargeant’s F1 future may hinge on the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Why the Las Vegas Grand Prix is critical for Logan Sargeant With the 2023 Formula 1 season winding down, many teams are starting to turn their attention to the 2024 campaign. That includes Red Bull, as Team Principal Christian Horner has already indicated that the 2023 champions have begun to focus on developing their challenger for the 2024 season. Yet fo...2023
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• If you thought the United States Grand Prix was over, you thought wrong

Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images The United States Grand Prix is not over yet, thanks to Haas F1 Next week, the Formula 1 grid will head to Sin City for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. It will be the first of three races in the United States this season, a new F1 record. However, one team is still fighting the results of the last race on American soil, the United States Gr...2023
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2023
"After Charles Leclerc captured pole for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton beat Max Verstappen on Saturday, capturing his first pole of the 2023 F1 season."

2022
"Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc crashed the 1974 Ferrari of three-time champion Niki Lauda during a demonstration run at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix on Sunday."

2021
"Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will start Sunday's Russian Formula One Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to a change of power unit, the Italian team said on Wednesday."

2020
"Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Kimi Raikkonen were among the six drivers who declined to take a knee ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix."

2019
"Charles Leclerc will be a Ferrari driver for the next five years after signing a contract extension keeping him at the team until the end of the 2024 season."

2018
"Sauber rookie Charles Leclerc is expecting his new team to be in a much more competitive position this year now that it has access to an up-to-date supply of Ferrari engines."

2017
"Sauber has confirmed Marcus Ericsson will race alongside Formula 2 champion Charles Leclerc next season, while also unveiling the new livery for its partnership with Alfa Romeo."

• 9 things we learned during the 2023 F1 season
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• The Mercedes-Ferrari battle looks tighter than ever, and fans should be thrilled
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• We need to talk about the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and Spider Pig

Photo by Cate Gillon/Getty Images Yes, the Las Vegas Grand Prix layout looks exactly like what you think There are some pieces that you do not want to write, but the moment demands it. This may be one such piece. The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix is upon us, with all the glitz and glamour that Sin City has to offer. There was a huge Opening Ceremony on Wednesday night with driver introdu...2023
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• Max Verstappen’s greatness will be on display at the Las Vegas Grand Prix
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• Handicapping the battle for second between Mercedes and Ferrari

Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Las Vegas Grand Prix course will have signature impact on Mercedes vs. Ferrari battle As the Formula 1 grid heads to Las Vegas for the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix, matters at the top of both the Constructors’ and the Drivers’ standings are settled. Max Verstappen rolls into Sin City having already clinched his third-straight...2023
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• Toto Wolff and Mercedes may regret a ‘very poor performance’ in Brazil

Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images A disappointing Sunday for Mercedes sees Ferrari inch closer in the fight for second When Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc slammed into the barrier on the formation lap of the São Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, Mercedes fans must have felt it was going to be their day. With Ferrari down to just one driver, and Mercedes slated to have both Lewis Hamil...2023
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• The best drive of Lando Norris’s career

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Plus Daniel Ricciardo is back in the points, and more winners and losers from the Mexico City Grand Prix “This has to be one of Lando’s best drives of his career.” That was the description offered by longtime Formula 1 analyst, and former driver, Martin Brundle during the closing laps of Sunday’s Mexico City Grand Prix. Despite failing to advance to Q2 on S...2023
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• Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc’s disqualification, explained

Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images Looking at post-race checks, technical regulations, and more Formula 1 is rarely, if ever, without controversy. Sunday’s United States Grand Prix offered just the latest example. The close of the race saw Lewis Hamilton cross the line in second place, seemingly notching another podium and a critical result for Mercedes in their fight with Ferrari for second...2023
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• Red Bull makes more history at Las Vegas Grand Prix
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• Max Verstappen was dominant in 2022. He was even better in 2023

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images The Red Bull driver is one of sport’s biggest game changers The 2022 season was a record-setting year to remember for Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen. But he has been even better in 2023. After securing his first Drivers’ Championship on the final lap of the 2021 campaign, Verstappen left little doubt in 2022. He locked up his second-straight title at...2023
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• Ferrari has the advantage after an extended FP2 at Las Vegas Grand Prix
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• Handicapping the battle for second between Mercedes and Ferrari
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• Max Verstappen was dominant in 2022. He was even better in 2023
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• We need to talk about the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and Spider Pig
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• Handicapping the battle for second between Mercedes and Ferrari
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• Toto Wolff and Mercedes may regret a ‘very poor performance’ in Brazil
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• Verstappen, Leclerc, Raikkonen among six drivers to decline taking a knee at Austrian GP
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• Lewis Hamilton grabs pole and more winners and losers from qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Hamilton was one of the big winners from qualifying on Saturday at the Hungaroring In recent weeks, qualifying sessions have provided some thrills for Formula 1 fans. Saturday in Budapest was no different. Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix is in the books, and for just the second time this year a non-Red Bull car will be at the front of the grid. L...2023
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• Austrian Grand Prix: Live F1 race coverage
Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Ciancaphoto Studio/Getty Images Follow along live as Max Verstappen seeks his fifth-straight Grand Prix win Can Max Verstappen power to his fifth-straight grand prix victory? Or will someone — anyone — deny the Championship leader a win at the Austrian Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver has won four-straight races, dating back to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and i...2023
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• Jeremy Clarkson makes good on his Monaco Grand Prix promise to Alpine
The Top Gear host paid a visit to Alpine’s factory Monday and did not come empty-handed A Top Gear host always pays his Formula 1 debts. We should explain. One of the biggest storylines from the Monaco Grand Prix this season — beyond Max Verstappen winning and more heartbreak for hometown hero Charles Leclerc — was the stunning third-place finish from Alpine driver Esteban Ocon. It was the first ...2023
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• Getting to know the real Charles Leclerc ... online
Once it became clear turning up the track was no longer an option, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc turned to esports racing and achieved some remarkable results....2020
• Leclerc drove two laps of Spanish Grand Prix without seatbelt on
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc drove for two laps of the Spanish Grand Prix without his seatbelt fastened....2020
• Vettel, Leclerc test for Ferrari at Mugello
Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc put a Formula One car through its paces for the first time since preseason at a test at Mugello on Tuesday....2020
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• Lewis Hamilton for Charles Leclerc is the driver swap F1 needs
Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Could this actually happen? It goes without saying that both Mercedes and Ferrari are a bit of a mess in 2023, and that phraseology is extremely generous. Any hopes of challenging Red Bull this season are out the window, and it’s reached the point where Fernando Alonso’s breakout for Aston Martin has bumped them into second place in the constructors’ champ...2023
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• 9 things we learned during the 2023 F1 season
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• Leclerc 'really enjoyed' entertaining Vegas race

Charles Leclerc said the first Las Vegas Grand Prix is exactly what F1 needed from its new event after it had attracted criticism earlier in the week....2023
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• Carlos Sainz Jr. in ‘disbelief’ after penalty decision at Las Vegas Grand Prix
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• Max Verstappen was dominant in 2022. He was even better in 2023
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• The Lance Stroll redemption

Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images Recapping the winners and losers from qualifying at the São Paulo Grand Prix As the Formula 1 season winds down, things have not been going Lance Stroll’s way. Entering this weekend’s São Paulo Grand Prix, the Canadian driver had finished in the points in just three of the last ten races. While his most recent points finish was the best of the l...2023
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• Wild F1 speculation leads storylines as grid heads to Brazil for São Paulo Grand Prix

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Just what was that big F1 rumor that circulated Sunday night? Around 9:15 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday night, after the Mexico City Grand Prix had concluded and the teams were looking to pack everything up and head to Brazil for the São Paulo Grand Prix, the Formula 1 world shuddered to a stop. The reason? A cryptic tweet — post, or whatever we are cal...2023
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• Advantage: Ferrari

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Doling out winners and losers from qualifying at the F1 United States Grand Prix Qualifying for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix is in the books, and it will be Charles Leclerc on pole position in the main event Sunday, with McLaren driver Lando Norris starting alongside him. Yes you read that right, no Max Verstappen on the front row down in Austi...2023
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• Sergio Pérez fights for his F1 future

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images The Red Bull driver’s battle to stay in second, and with his team, tops storylines for the United States Grand Prix Sergio Pérez is fighting for his Formula 1 future. The second seat at Red Bull has often been described as the “second seat of death,” and Pérez is currently enduring that reality. While he sits in second place in the Drivers’ standings, in...2023
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• George Russell holds the keys to F1’s final fight

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images The battle for second is heating up, and George Russell can write the script to F1’s remaining drama With Red Bull having already secured their second straight Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship, and Max Verstappen all but guaranteed to put both hands on the Drivers’ Championship this weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix, those looking for F1 drama have one...2023
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• When Max Verstappen can clinch, Logan Sargeant’s future, and the battle for second among Qatar GP storylines

Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images F1 is back this weekend, and here is what to watch for The last time out, Red Bull secured their second-straight Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship, thanks to Max Verstappen’s victory at the Japanese Grand Prix. However, that does not mean there is a shortage of storylines when F1 returns to action this week with the Qatar Gran...2023
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• Aston Martin’s struggles, McLaren’s rise, and more storylines for the Japanese Grand Prix

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images What are the main talking points ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix? Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix gave Formula 1 fans something they have missed this season. Drama. With Red Bull struggling all weekend long at Marina Bay, the door was open for excitement — and some new names — at the front of the field. Through that door burst Carlos Sainz Jr., Lando N...2023
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• When can Max Verstappen clinch, and more storylines for the Singapore Grand Prix

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images The F1 grid heads to Singapore for the start of the Asian swing With the European portion of the calendar finished, the Formula 1 world heads to Asia for a pair of races. First up is the Singapore Grand Prix, held on the iconic street circuit at Marina Bay. While Max Verstappen and Red Bull are running away with both Championships, there a...2023
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