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F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda ‘nearly sent home’ at US border
Formula One F1 – Las Vegas Grand Prix – Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States – November 21, 2024 RB’s Yuki Tsunoda before practice. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Japanese F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda said he “nearly got sent back home” by U.S. border officials when he arrived for Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. The…
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Charles Leclerc: Ferrari driver thinks he and Carlos Sainz will have a shot to win Las Vegas GP | F1 News
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari will have a good chance to win at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as they look to close in on McLaren in the battle for the Constructors’ Championship. Ferrari have not won a title in F1 since 2008 and trail McLaren by 36 points with three events remaining in Las Vegas,…
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Gabriel Bortoleto: Who is Brazil’s new Sauber and Audi F1 driver for 2025 season | F1 News
There has been a lot of noise surrounding Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman before they make their full-time F1 debuts in 2025, but both drivers are currently a long way behind F2 championship leader Gabriel Bortoleto, who has been signed up by Sauber. Bortoleto will partner Nico Hulkenberg in a new line-up for the…
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Max Verstappen: Red Bull driver ’emotional’ after ‘unbelievable’ Sao Paulo GP win | F1 News
Max Verstappen has explained how a turbulent start to his Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sunday made his crucial victory so “emotional”. Verstappen started 17th but showed his class in the rain to end his 10-race winless streak and take a 62-point lead over Lando Norris with just three rounds remaining. The Dutchman’s lowly grid position…
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Liam Lawson: RB driver says he is not in F1 ‘to make friends’ after Sergio Perez, Fernando Alonso clashes | F1 News
Liam Lawson says he is “not here to make friends” in Formula 1 after being involved in confrontations across successive race weekends upon his return to the grid. After replacing Daniel Ricciardo at RB for the final six rounds of the 2024 season, Lawson was involved in a feud with two-time world champion Fernando…
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Charles Leclerc: FIA holding discussions over whether to punish Ferrari driver for swearing in Mexico press conference | F1 News
The FIA is holding discussions over whether to punish Charles Leclerc for swearing during Sunday’s post-race press conference at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Leclerc immediately apologised after uttering an expletive when describing the moment which saw him lose second place to McLaren’s Lando Norris in the closing stages of the race. The incident comes…
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Ex-F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo courted by Australian Supercars
FILE– Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo arrives for the drivers’ parade before the F1 Singapore Grand Prix night race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on September 22, 2024. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) BATHURST, Australia— Daniel Ricciardo’s career in Formula 1 might be over, but he has an open invitation from the…
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Daniel Ricciardo: Red Bull boss Christian Horner reveals advisor Helmut Marko wanted driver dropped after Spanish GP | F1 News
Christian Horner revealed Red Bull’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko wanted Daniel Ricciardo dropped by RB after June’s Spanish Grand Prix. After months of speculation, Ricciardo was released by Red Bull’s junior squad following last month’s Singapore Grand Prix, with Liam Lawson taking his seat for the final six rounds of the 2024 season. At the…
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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver insists ‘things are cool’ with his team after Singapore GP strategy error | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton has insisted “things are cool” between him and Mercedes after a poor strategy choice ruined his race at the Singapore Grand Prix. Hamilton started from third on the grid after a strong qualifying showing but was the only front-runner to begin on a soft tyre, with all those around him, including his team-mate…
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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver to start Azerbaijan GP from pit lane after taking new engine ahead of Baku race | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane after being penalised for exceeding his power unit allowance for the season. The seven-time world champion qualified seventh for Mercedes in Baku on Saturday, but has since installed a fifth power unit of the season on his W15, resulting in a start from…
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