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• Lando Norris’ pursuit of Max Verstappen leads F1 United States Grand Prix storylines

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images F1 is back with this week’s United States Grand Prix. Here are the major storylines Formula 1 is back this week, with the United States Grand Prix. After a three-week break, the grid returns to life with the first of three straight races that will see the grid go from Austin to Mexico City, and finally to São Paulo. As the grid roars back to life, th...2024
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• Max Verstappen hints at the end of his F1 career

Photo by Alessandro Martellotta/Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix Max Verstappen talked about the potential end of his F1 career Max Verstappen has accomplished almost everything there is to achieve in Formula 1. He has won three straight Drivers’ Championships and, while he faces a challenge this year, is en route to his fourth. He has led Red Bull to two Con...2024
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• Lando Norris lamenting what could have been at Spanish Grand Prix

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Despite finishing second in Barcelona, Lando Norris is left wondering if a win got away from him You could feel the pain and disappointment with every answer, every gesture, and every word. Lando Norris believes his second Formula 1 victory was there for the taking Sunday in Barcelona, but he let it slip through his grasp. Norris began Sun...2024
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• What it takes to be a race car driver, according to the drivers themselves

Race car drivers explain in their own words why their sport isn’t a Sunday drive “They are not athletes.” “I drive a car too, how hard can it be?” “Fake sport.” Writing about motorsports elicits a number of different responses. Inevitably, however, responses like the above pop up. Readers questioning the coverage, questioning the athletes, questioning the sport itself. Over the past year I have be...2024
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• Can Charles Leclerc use his tremendous form to exorcise his hometown demons?

Charles Leclerc is on a hot streak, but will that continue in a race that has haunted him? Charles Leclerc is on something of a hot streak. Max Verstappen remains the dominant driver in Formula 1, and heads to the Monaco Grand Prix atop the Drivers’ Championship standings. But Verstappen was put under pressure in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix by Lando Norris, who came within a second of catching ...2024
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• F1 tweaks rules ahead of Miami Grand Prix

Photo by Michael Potts/BSR Agency/Getty Images Some new rules are coming to F1 for the Miami Grand Prix Formula 1 is headed back to Miami. But things will look a little different than the last time the grid was down in South Beach. Ahead of this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, F1’s governing body released an update to the Sporting Regulations, which includes two critical changes that fans shou...2024
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• Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez, and Red Bull make some history at qualifying for F1 Chinese GP

Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images Another dominant performance from Red Bull has the rest of the grid looking for answers We are now five grand prix qualifying sessions into the 2024 Formula 1 season. Max Verstappen has qualified on pole in all five sessions. It was another dominant performance from Verstappen and Red Bull at qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. While Red Bull’s rivals —...2024
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• Logan Sargeant and Alex Albon looking forward to ‘fascinating challenge’ of F1 Chinese GP

Photo by Clive Rose - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Williams hopes to rebound from a tough start to the season at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix The combination of Formula 1 returning to Shanghai for the first time since 2019, and this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix marking the first Sprint Race of the 2024 campaign, is posing some unique circumstances for the teams to conquer. It...2024
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• Jenson Button on Logan Sargeant, his F1 career, and ‘Lap of Legends’

Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images SB Nation spoke with 2009 F1 Drivers’ Champion Jenson Button about Logan Sargeant, what it takes to win in F1, and “Lap of Legends” Jenson Button has accomplished almost everything there is to do in the world of motorsports. His driving resume jumps off the page, and reads like a “create a driver” script in a video game. A Formula 1 Drivers’ Ch...2024
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• Ricciardo, Albon crash prompts Suzuka red flag

A clumsy collision between Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon on the opening lap of the Japanese Grand Prix prompted it to be suspended for 30 minutes....2024
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• Logan Sargeant laments ‘silly mistake’ that ends his Friday at F1 Japanese Grand Prix

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images For the second race in a row the team at Williams has some repair work to do ahead of qualifying It was a difficult weekend for Williams in Melbourne. For a brief moment Friday at Suzuka, it looked as if history would repeat itself in Japan. Alexander Albon’s crash in FP1 at the Australian Grand Prix severely damaged the chassis on his FW46, to the extent ...2024
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• Sargeant crashes, but Williams chassis survives

Williams appeared to have dodged a second consecutive Formula One race weekend with just one car in action despite Logan Sargeant's crash out of first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix....2024
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• Our favorite SBNation.com stories of 2023

Looking back at the year in sports through the eyes of SB Nation It was quite a year in sports. 2023 began with Travis Kelce beefing with the mayor of Cincinnati, and it ended with him dating Taylor Swift. But there was obviously more to the year that was in sports than Kelce and Swift. Over the past 12 months, here at SB Nation we did our best to cover it all, from what was happening on the fiel...2023
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• Oscar Piastri talks with SB Nation about his rookie season, Las Vegas Grand Prix, and more

The rookie F1 driver talked to us about his first season, McLaren’s rise, and even tattoos At the start of the 2023 Formula 1 season, Lando Norris and rookie Oscar Piastri were just fighting for points. But as the year winds down, the McLaren duo is now fighting not just for points. But for podiums, and perhaps even a win in the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. This stunning turnaround has been a ...2023
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"“I have a contract with Red Bull until ‘28 — after that, I first want to see if I even want to continue,” he said ahead of this season’s Japanese Grand Prix."

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"” While Sargeant endured another crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, a massive shunt in Q1 that saw him start on pit lane as a result of the damage to, and repairs needed on, his FW45, Vowles noted that even his effort at Suzuka was impressive, prior to the crash."

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"Max Verstappen capped a sublime Formula One season with a similar performance at the Japanese Grand Prix to clinch his second straight championship."

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"The 1994 Japanese Grand Prix displayed the kind of wild, fantastic spectacle of F1's golden-era."

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"Formula One has released its 21-race draft calendar for 2019, complete with confirmation of new deals for the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim and Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka."

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• Lando Norris lamenting what could have been at Spanish Grand Prix
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• Can Charles Leclerc use his tremendous form to exorcise his hometown demons?
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• Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez, and Red Bull make some history at qualifying for F1 Chinese GP
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• Lando Norris conquers the rain in sprint qualifying for F1 Chinese Grand Prix

Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images Rainy conditions led to chaos in Shanghai As the final portion of qualifying for this weekend’s Sprint Race at the Chinese Grand Prix began, the ten remaining drivers all took to the track on the green-lined intermediate tires, as the rain was coming down in Shanghai. The wet conditions proved tricky immediately, as Charles Leclerc spun off the track and into...2024
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• McLaren managing expectations ahead of F1 Chinese Grand Prix

As the grid heads to Shanghai, McLaren is keeping expectations realistic It has been a strong start to the 2024 Formula 1 season for McLaren, as the team picked up right where their 2023 campaign ended. Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have picked up points in each of the four races to begin the year, and the team left the Japanese Grand Prix sitting third in the Constructors’ Championship, 35 ...2024
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• Daniel Ricciardo’s future one of many compelling storylines ahead of F1 Chinese GP

Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images As the grid returns to China for the first time since 2019, here are the major storylines to watch My how the world has changed, both inside Formula 1 and outside of hte sport, since April of 2019. This week marks the return of the Chinese Grand Prix, last held in 2019. The last time the grid arrived at Shanghai International Circuit there was a familiar nam...2024
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• Helmut Marko makes incredible comparison for Yuki Tsunoda’s ‘flawless’ Japanese GP

Photo by Peter Fox - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Yuki Tsunoda’s tenth-place finish at Suzuka certainly caught Helmut Marko’s eye Yuki Tsunoda’s impressive Japanese Grand Prix made some history, as he became the first Japanese driver in 12 years to finish in the points at home. His effort also caught the attention of one of the team’s most critical figures. In his post-race column ...2024
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• Sergio Pérez ‘relaxed’ regarding impending Red Bull F1 decision

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images A strong start has Sergio Pérez feeling comfortable about his Red Bull future With over half of the current Formula 1 grid driving on an expiring contract, the upcoming driver transfer market is shaping up to be one of the most transformative in the history of the sport. Of course, the decision by Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes at the end of the se...2024
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• Dominance from Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez, and Red Bull in Japan but Ferrari is in the fight

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images Red Bull locks out the front row at the Japanese Grand Prix, but Ferrari has reasons to believe A driver without a seat for next season is slowly — or quickly, depending on your point of view — cementing himself as the storyline of the 2024 Formula 1 season. In three starts this season Carlos Sainz Jr. has delivered three podium finishes. He opened t...2024
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• Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez, and Red Bull make some history at qualifying for F1 Chinese GP
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• Zhou Guanyu has been waiting 20 years for this moment

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images Sauber driver Zhou Guanyu talked about his historic journey ahead of this weekend’s F1 Chinese Grand Prix Formula 1 is a sport filled with fascinating personalities, from the drivers on the track to the team bosses off it. But at the Chinese Grand Prix this week there is one clear main character. Sauber driver Zhou Guanyu. Zhou is set to make F1 hist...2024
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• Alpine bringing a major upgrade for Esteban Ocon at the F1 Chinese Grand Prix

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images Looking to improve their challenger, Alpine is bringing a major upgrade to Shanghai for Esteban Ocon Alpine’s continue effort to improve their 2024 challenger will take a big step at this weekend’s Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix. For one of their drivers. As noted in the team’s media preview, Alpine is bringing a major upgrade to this weekend’s Chinese...2024
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• Zhou Guanyu ‘excited’ to make F1 history at Chinese Grand Prix

Photo by Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty Images F1 returns to China for the first time sine 2019 this weekend, when Sauber driver Zhou Guanyu will make history For the first time since 2019, the Formula 1 grid returns to China. After the Chinese Grand Prix was canceled in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 due to COVID-19, the circuit returns to Shanghai for this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix. And his...2024
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• Jenson Button on Logan Sargeant, his F1 career, and ‘Lap of Legends’
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• Japanese Grand Prix cancelled for 2021

The 2021 Japanese Formula One Grand Prix, scheduled to be held in October, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Wednesday....2021
• Verstappen's predictable Suzuka win should have F1 worried

Pole, fastest lap, race win: Max Verstappen's Japanese Grand Prix was as impressive as it was inevitable, and that's a problem for Formula One....2024
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• Logan Sargeant’s absence from Australian Grand Prix, explained

Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images Why Williams driver Logan Sargeant will be watching the F1 Australian Grand Prix along with the rest of us The social media team for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix has captured a number of incredible moments already. But a video they shared on Saturday perhaps framed one of the weekend’s biggest storylines to perfection. Williams driver Logan Sar...2024
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• Logan Sargeant gets a vote of confidence from James Vowles and Williams

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images Under pressure to keep his seat at Williams, F1’s lone American driver gets a vote of confidence With the news that AlphaTauri has settled on Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda as their pairing for the 2024 Formula 1 season, that means just one spot is unsettled for next year. The spot currently occupied by Logan Sargeant at Williams. The lone America...2023
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• Logan Sargeant and Williams looking to turn the page after ‘difficult’ Australian GP

Photo by Clive Mason - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Williams is hoping the Japanese Grand Prix is a lot different than their experience Down Under It was the kind of weekend you just want to forget as a Formula 1 team. The Australian Grand Prix was a brutal weekend for Williams. A hard crash from Alexander Albon during the first practice session left the team working deep into the ...2024
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• Helmut Marko sings Sergio Pérez’s praises after strong qualifying at Japanese Grand Prix

Photo by Michael Potts/BSR Agency/Getty Images After a strong qualifying performance at Suzuka, Sergio Pérez has Dr. Helmut Marko’s praise On Saturday at Suzuka International Circuit it was Max Verstappen who captured pole position, but an incredible final lap from teammate Sergio Pèrez saw Red Bull through to a front row lockout, giving the defending Constructors’ Champions a great chance...2024
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• Lando Norris’ pursuit of Max Verstappen leads F1 United States Grand Prix storylines
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• Can Charles Leclerc use his tremendous form to exorcise his hometown demons?
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• Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez, and Red Bull make some history at qualifying for F1 Chinese GP
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• Toto Wolff apparently has a shortlist of replacements for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes

Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images Speaking ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix Mercedes boss Toto Wolff opened up about filling Lewis Hamilton’s seat The most shocking development in the Formula 1 world in recent weeks? The thunderbolt that Lewis Hamilton would be leaving Mercedes to drive for Ferrari starting with the 2025 campaign. Hamilton’s shocking decision — that the driver reportedly “...2024
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• Red Bull brings some new elements to Japanese Grand Prix for RB20

Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images A number of teams have brought upgrades to Suzuka. Including the team everyone is chasing When Red Bull launched the RB20, their challenger for the 2024 Formula 1 season, back in February there were early rumblings about a series of upgrades planned for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. Those rumors included a shocking idea: That the team would shi...2024
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• Japanese Grand Prix 2024: Weather looming as potential disruptor

Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images Mother Nature might have something to say about the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend As the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix approaches, one factor is looming that could potentially disrupt the grid. No, not the planned upgrades many teams are bringing to Suzuka, nor a shocking return of Sebastian Vettel, despite the many rumors about such a move for Mercedes. Not...2024
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• 14 F1 storylines for the Japanese Grand Prix

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images From the weather to the driver transfer market, here are the main talking points for this week This weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix may offer something Formula 1 fans have not seen yet this season. No, not a team other than Red Bull winning a race, as fans were treated to that two weeks ago when Carlos Sainz Jr. drove past Max Verstappen in the early s...2024
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• Is Red Bull really vulnerable?

Photo by Michael Potts/BSR Agency/Getty Images All empires fall. Is Red Bull the next to crumble? We are three races into the Formula 1 season. While much remains the same from 2024 — Red Bull is leading the Constructors’ Championship and Max Verstappen is atop the Drivers’ standings — recent events have shaken the field up a bit. Mercedes is floundering, McLaren is strong, and Ferrari ha...2024
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• Has Haas truly solved their biggest issue from 2023?

Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images After a surprising start, can Haas continue to surprise the grid? We are three races into the Formula 1 season. While much remains the same from 2024 — Red Bull is leading the Constructors’ Championship and Max Verstappen is atop the Drivers’ standings — recent events have shaken the field up a bit. Mercedes is floundering, McLar...2024
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• 2024 F1 season previews: Will Alpine be stuck in the middle again?

Photo by Gabe Ginsberg - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Can Alpine manage to close the gap this F1 season? To say that the 2023 Formula 1 season was one of upheaval for Alpine would be an understatement. The origins of that upheaval can be traced to the second half of the 2022 season. Ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix that season, Sebastian Vettel announced that he would be retiring ...2024
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• 2024 F1 season previews: Can Williams climb higher?

Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images After a surprising seventh-place finish in 2023, just how far can Williams climb? In many ways, Williams was wildly ahead of schedule during the 2023 Formula 1 season. As they began their 2023 campaign, a new team boss was in charge. Jost Capito made a surprise announcement in December of 2022 that he was stepping aside as Team Principal after serving two s...2024
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