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Antonelli takes pole as Verstappen exits early at Suzuka
MERCEDES rookie Kimi Antonelli will start the Japanese Grand Prix on pole position ahead of teammate George Russell, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri third.
The Italian delivered a composed lap of 1:28.778 to secure pole for Sunday’s race, carrying the strong form he showed throughout practice into qualifying.
Damian Hall
Mar 283 min read


Hamilton secures first Ferrari podium as Antonelli claims maiden F1 victory in China
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli won the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit to secure the first Formula One victory of his career, leading home teammate George Russell for a Mercedes one-two finish as Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton completed the podium.
The victory also made Antonelli the first Italian driver to win a Formula One grand prix in twenty years.
Damian Hall
Mar 153 min read


Antonelli becomes youngest pole-sitter in F1 history at Chinese GP
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli became the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history after securing pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix during a dramatic qualifying session in Shanghai. The nineteen-year-old delivered a stunning lap of 1:32.064 to secure pole for Sunday’s race and underline Mercedes’ strong start to the 2026 season. “It was a pretty clean session, so really happy,” Antonelli said after qualifying. “George had an issue in Q3 and it would have been cool t
Damian Hall
Mar 143 min read


Russell storms to pole in Australia while Hamilton 7th down under
Mercedes driver George Russell will start the opening race of the 2026 Formula One season from pole position after delivering a dominant qualifying performance at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Russell produced a commanding lap of one minute 18.518 seconds to secure the first pole position of the new era of regulations, finishing ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in second place and Red Bull Racing's Isack Hadjar in third. The result gives Mercedes a front ro
Damian Hall
Mar 74 min read


Hamilton enters 20th Formula 1 season with renewed belief and a mission beyond the track
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says he feels “younger than ever” as he begins his twentieth season in Formula 1, insisting his ambition remains unchanged. Winning. Speaking during the FIA press conference in Melbourne on Thursday ahead of the opening round of the season, Hamilton reflected on the work completed over the winter and the motivation that continues to drive him two decades into the sport. “I think we got great mileage done in winter testing. An amazing a
Damian Hall
Mar 54 min read


Lando Norris Secures Pole Position at the Las Vegas Grand Prix
A Chaotic Qualifying Session McLaren’s Lando Norris has secured pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after a thrilling and chaotic qualifying session. He set a remarkable lap time of 1:47.934 in challenging wet conditions. Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen will start in second place, while Carlos Sainz Jr. from Williams rounds out the top three. Norris Reflects on the Intensity After taking pole, Norris expressed just how intense the session was. “Boy, that was stressful
Damian Hall
Nov 22, 20254 min read


Hamilton Scores Best Ferrari Qualifying in Mexico as Norris Takes Pole
McLaren’s Lando Norris will start the Mexico City Grand Prix from pole position after a commanding final lap secured his first pole in several races. He leads Charles Leclerc and Sir Lewis Hamilton, who delivered Ferrari’s best qualifying performance of the year, starting third for Sunday’s race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Damian Hall
Oct 26, 20254 min read


Verstappen Holds Off McLarens to Take Sprint Pole in Austin
For the second consecutive year, Max Verstappen will start the Sprint from pole at the Circuit of the Americas, narrowly beating Lando Norris of McLaren by just 0.071s in a tense Sprint Qualifying session. The Red Bull driver posted a best lap of 1:32.143, ensuring he will lead the grid once again in Austin after dominating from pole at the same event last year.
Damian Hall
Oct 18, 20252 min read


Hamilton frustration grows in chaotic Azerbaijan qualifying
Max Verstappen came out on top in Baku, while Sir Lewis Hamilton was left to rue a strategy call that ended his session early, reports Damian Hall.
Damian Hall
Sep 20, 20253 min read


Monza Magic for Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen delivered a dominant performance at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza
Damian Hall
Sep 7, 20254 min read


McLaren's Lando Norris Triumphs at the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix
A Historic Victory for McLaren McLaren’s Lando Norris claimed victory at the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix. This win marks his fifth of the season and McLaren's 200th Formula 1 victory. Norris held off teammate Oscar Piastri, who finished in second place. Mercedes’ George Russell rounded off the podium in third after a strong battle. “I’m dead, it was tough. We weren’t really planning on a one-stop at the beginning, but after the first lap, it was kind of our only option to get b
Damian Hall
Aug 3, 20254 min read


Ferrari's Charles Leclerc takes first pole of the season ahead of McLaren pair in Hungary
FERRARI’s Charles Leclerc will start the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position after clocking a 1:15.372 in the final stages of qualifying. The Monegasque driver secured his 27th career pole and his first of the 2025 season. He will line up ahead of McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, who start second and third.
Damian Hall
Aug 2, 20252 min read


Rain, Roars and Retreats – The British Grand Prix Had It All
the 2025 British Grand Prix delivered on every level.
Damian Hall
Jul 19, 20254 min read


McLaren’s Lando Norris Secures Pole Position at the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco
Lando Norris snatches Pole with last gasp lap in Monaco
Damian Hall
May 24, 20253 min read


McLaren's Oscar Piastri claims commanding victory in Shanghai while Ferrari disqualified
McLaren's Oscar Piastri claims commanding victory in Shanghai while Ferrari disqualified
Damian Hall
Mar 24, 20254 min read


Hamilton takes sprint pole in Shanghai
Hamilton takes sprint pole in Shanghai
Damian Hall
Mar 21, 20253 min read


Norris wins rain-hit Australian GP opener as Hamilton has frustrating afternoon
Sir Lewis Hamilton - Photo by Ferrari S.p.A McLaren’s Lando Norris claimed victory in a dramatic and rain-affected 2025 Australian Grand...
Damian Hall
Mar 16, 20255 min read


Sir Lewis Hamilton fighting from eighth in first race with Ferrari
Sir Lewis Hamilton fighting from eight in first race with Ferrari
Damian Hall
Mar 15, 20254 min read


Africa’s Formula 1 Aspirations
Formula 1 is poised to make a monumental return to Africa, with Rwanda and South Africa emerging as frontrunners in the race to host a GP.
Damian Hall
Jan 1, 20253 min read
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