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In an impressive display of speed and skill, Oscar Piastri led his teammate Lando Norris in McLaren's dominant performance during FP3 at the Spanish Grand Prix. The session, which began slowly due to extreme heat, ended with Piastri comfortably at the top of the timesheets, showcasing McLaren'
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Oscar Piastri led McLaren to a dominant display in the final practice session at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix, finishing FP3 ahead of teammate Lando Norris. The session experienced a slow start, but Piastri's impressive performance set the stage for an exciting race weekend in Barcelona. Our Take:
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Oscar Piastri showcased stellar performance in the final practice session for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, finishing ahead of teammate Lando Norris. With a commanding lap time of 1:12.387, McLaren looks poised to take the lead into qualifying. Our Take: McLaren's strong showing in FP3 could
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Max Verstappen is set to expand his racing horizons with his new FIA platinum race license. His passion for endurance racing, particularly the Le Mans 24 Hours, is gaining traction following a successful GT3 test. Our Take: Verstappen's venture into endurance racing is not only a testament to
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This week on the 2 Soft Compounds podcast, hosts Rick and Jad delve into the significant changes surrounding flexible front wings ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, effective June 1st. They discuss how these new regulations might alter team dynamics and performance on the track. Our Take: The ban on
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As the teams prepare for the critical third practice session of the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, fans can follow all the live action on RaceFans Live. Expect to see valuable data gathering as teams fine-tune their setups ahead of qualifying. Our Take: The intensity of third practice often sets the
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Max Verstappen has officially obtained his FIA platinum race license, paving the way for his ambitions in endurance racing. Known for his impressive skills in Formula 1, Verstappen is now eyeing iconic events like the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Nurburgring 24 Hours, where his recent tests have sparked
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After the opening day of the Spanish Grand Prix, it appears that the newly implemented front wing load test may not drastically alter the team hierarchy as previously expected. F1Technical’s senior writer, Balazs Szabo, closely examines the early results from Day 1 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Our Take:
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The recent adjustments to flexi-wing regulations in Formula 1 failed to significantly alter the competitive order during the Spanish Grand Prix. While the changes generated considerable buzz, they apparently did not yield the intended performance shifts, leaving teams like McLaren struggling. Our Take: The lack of impact from the flexi-wing
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The recent flexi-wing regulations in F1 generated substantial discussion but ultimately failed to deliver immediate performance impacts at the Spanish Grand Prix. While some teams were expected to benefit, the results indicated minimal changes, exemplified by George Russell's sarcastic commentary on the McLaren’s struggles. Our Take: The
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Red Bull Racing is seeing hopeful signs from Yuki Tsunoda, who joined the team this season and has managed to secure seven points across six races. Team principal Christian Horner expressed confidence in Tsunoda's abilities, noting glimpses of potential for growth in his performance. Our Take: While Tsunoda
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George Russell has humorously stated that Alex Albon still has some debts to settle after their dinner following the Monaco Grand Prix. Despite Albon treating Russell to a lobster pasta meal, Russell feels the gesture doesn't quite balance the competitive dynamics of their recent race, where Russell finished
