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• 2024 F1 season rule changes to know

Photo by James Gasperotti/Ciancaphoto Studio/Getty Images Some minor rule changes and schedule tweaks are coming this F1 season The conclusion of Super Bowl LVIII has brought the 2023-2024 NFL season to an end. That can only mean one thing. It is now NFL Draft season. Wait no! It means two things. It is also Formula 1 season. By the end of this week every team will have unveiled at least t...2024
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• 2024 F1 previews: A new day for Stake F1

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images Before they become the Audi works team, Stake F1 looks to move up the Constructors’ standings Our next stop in the Formula 1 season review/preview? Alfa Romeo. No wait Sauber. Actually we mean Stake. If you are a little confused regarding what to call the Hinwil-based outlet, you are not alone. After five seasons competing as Alfa Romeo, Sauber F1 ...2024
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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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• 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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• Behind McLaren’s stunning turnaround this F1 season

How McLaren rocketed to fourth in the F1 standings As confident as Lando Norris is — you do not get to be one of just 20 Formula 1 drivers in the world if you lack that trait — back In April the McLaren driver had more questions than answers. When SB Nation sat down with Norris for an exclusive interview ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the team had just 12 points on the year, thanks to a sixt...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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• Weather may play a huge role at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Cold temperatures may shake up the field in Las Vegas As the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix approaches, race officials are promising several factors that could make the race one of the marquee events of every Formula 1 season. They are promising speed, as we discussed yesterday. They are promising the scenic backdrop of the Las V...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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• Toto Wolff laments ‘what might have been’ at Qatar Grand Prix

Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images Previewing the United States Grand Prix Toto Wolff reflects on a huge missed opportunity for Mercedes The Formula 1 grid heads to Texas, as a tripleheader begins with this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. However, in his preview of the upcoming race Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff could not help but lament what might have been for Mercedes just two w...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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• Sergio Pérez’s days at Red Bull seem numbered

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images The Red Bull-Sergio Pérez marriage seems headed for a divorce Roughly midway through Sunday’s Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez was noted by race officials that he was being given a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits. Pérez was not the only driver noted for such an infraction, as race stewards noted a whopping 51 such inci...2023
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• F1 driver Lance Stroll under investigation for behavior at Qatar Grand Prix

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll is feeling a different kind of heat following the Qatar Grand Prix Lance Stroll may be under pressure to deliver at Aston Martin given his recent struggles, but now the Formula 1 driver is under a different kind of stress. The one caused by an investigation from the sport’s governing body into his behavior at the Qata...2023
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• Hamilton out after Russell collision, takes blame

Lewis Hamilton crashed out of the Qatar Grand Prix after colliding with teammate George Russell at the first corner, an incident Hamilton accepted responsibility for....2023
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"Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images 2023 highlight: Qatar Grand Prix The 2023 Qatar Grand Prix was a punishing affair for the drivers."

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"Photo by Clive Mason - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Looking at winners and losers from the F1 Sprint Race at the Qatar Grand Prix The Formula 1 Sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix is in the books."

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"Red Bull boss Christian Horner has been summoned to see the stewards after the Qatar Grand Prix for allegedly breaking the FIA's International Sporting Code."

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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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• What’s next for the Andretti-Cadillac F1 bid?

Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images FIA has approved the Andretti-Cadillac bid, but hurdles remain Formula 1’s governing body has taken a step towards increasing the grid to 11 teams, having approved the bid submitted by the prospective Andretti-Cadillac team. But what are the next steps for the process, and how quickly might we see an 11th team on the grid? Earlier this year the Fédérati...2023
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• Sergio Pérez’s days at Red Bull seem numbered
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• F1 driver Lance Stroll under investigation for behavior at Qatar Grand Prix
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• F1 Qatar Grand Prix: 6 winners and 4 losers from qualifying

Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images A big night for Mercedes and more struggles for Sergio Pérez Qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix is in the books. Who were the big winners, and who still has some work to do in Sunday’s Grand Prix? Let’s dive in straight away. Winner: Max Verstappen Another qualifying session, another pole position. Ho hum. However, this gives Verstappen quite the safety n...2023
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• FIA may want F1 to expand, but are current drivers on board?

Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images At Thursday’s press conferences ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, drivers addressed potential F1 expansion The Formula 1 grid may soon have two additional drivers, thanks to a recent decision from the sport’s governing body to proceed with a bid submitted by Andretti-Cadillac to add an 11th team to the field. However, the current crop of drivers are somewhat ...2023
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• Liam Lawson will have a 2025 F1 seat, predicts Dr. Helmut Marko

Photo by Joe Portlock - Formula 1/Formula Motorsport Limited via Getty Images Speaking ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, Dr. Helmut Marko talked about Liam Lawson’s future Liam Lawson ended up being the odd driver out, when AlphaTauri announced their driver lineup for the 2024 campaign. Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo were tapped for full-time seats, while Lawson was given the consolation p...2023
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• Mercedes vs. Ferrari: Who takes second in F1 standings?

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images Handicapping the race for second between Mercedes and Ferrari With Red Bull having secured their second-straight Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship this past weekend, thanks to Max Verstappen’s win at the Japanese Grand Prix, there is no drama to be found at the very top of the table. But there is drama just one rung below, thanks to the emerging b...2023
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• Max Verstappen was dominant in 2022. He was even better in 2023
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• Behind McLaren’s stunning turnaround this F1 season
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• Logan Sargeant’s F1 future may hinge on the Las Vegas Grand Prix
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• Toto Wolff and Mercedes may regret a ‘very poor performance’ in Brazil
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• Why the altitude will be a huge factor at the Mexico City Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Thinner air poses a big challenge for teams, and drivers, at the Mexico City Grand Prix Formula 1 is in the middle of its toughest stretch of the season, a triple-header of races taking the grid from Austin, to Mexico City this week, and finally to São Paulo for the Brazilian Grand Prix. While the F1 schedule originally had two different triple-headers o...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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• Alfa Romeo has eyes on a clear goal as F1 season winds down

Photo by Clive Mason - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images As the circuit heads to Texas, Alfa Romeo is eying a move in the standings With the Formula 1 field heading to Texas for the first of three-straight race weekends, the team with the most momentum on their side is clearly McLaren. Thanks to double-podium finishes in the last two races from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the team i...2023
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• Toto Wolff laments ‘what might have been’ at Qatar Grand Prix
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• One F1 pundit makes a dire prediction for Mercedes

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images Is the opening-lap shunt between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell a cause for concern at Mercedes? Was Sunday’s opening-lap collision between Mercedes teammates George Russell and Lewis Hamilton a one-off event, or signs of something more troubling for the Formula 1 team? At least one F1 pundit believes it is the latter. Shortly after the start of ...2023
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• Sergio Pérez’s days at Red Bull seem numbered
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• Red Bull boss Horner summoned to see stewards in Qatar

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• Time is running out for Logan Sargeant

Photo by Clive Mason - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Looking at winners and losers from the F1 Sprint Race at the Qatar Grand Prix The Formula 1 Sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix is in the books. And it has given us a first-time winner, and a three-time champion. Oscar Piastri took home his first F1 win, remaining patient after George Russell got by him on a set of soft tyres earl...2023
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• Qatar Grand Prix: Live F1 Sprint coverage

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Follow along as Max Verstappen looks to clinch his third title Max Verstappen is on the cusp of his third-straight Formula 1 Drivers’ title, with a chance to put both hands on the trophy with a solid finish in Saturday’s F1 Sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. But he will not be starting that race up front. Verstappen needs just three points over the fin...2023
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• Verstappen gets five-place penalty in Qatar

Max Verstappen has lost his position on the front row of the grid at the Qatar Grand Prix as a punishment for not slowing for double-waved yellow flags in qualifying....2021
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• Drivers battle ‘dangerous’ conditions in the F1 Qatar Grand Prix

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images In addition to fighting each other on the track, F1 drivers had to overcome the elements in the Qatar Grand Prix Formula 1 drivers are used to dealing with difficult conditions. But Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix might have been the toughest test they have ever faced. Drivers had to deal with punishing heat and high cornering speeds, and the combination m...2023
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• Ocon vomited in cockpit after 15 laps

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon has revealed he vomited after 15 laps of the Qatar Grand Prix but refused to give up as he battled on to finish seventh at the end of the 57-lap race....2023
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• F1 announce ambitious 2024 race schedule
Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images The 2024 F1 season will see a record 24 races, with 3 Saturday grands prix Formula 1 announced on Wednesday their schedule for the 2024 season, and it is their most ambitious yet. 24 grands prix will take place, starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 2, 2024 and culminating in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 8, 2024. Some alterations have bee...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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