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2h ago
Carlos Sainz is weighing up “each side of the coin” as he looks for his new team for 2025
Aside from Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz is the only other person to win a race in 2024. (Image Credit: @F1 on X)
While we are only five races into the season, the 2025 grid is slowly coming together. The latest change sees Nico Hulkenberg move from Haas to Sauber for next year, ahead of Audi’s arrival.
Meanwhile, one of the most highly regarded drivers on the grid remains without a seat for 2025. According to Carlos Sainz’s manager, we shouldn’t expect this to change anytime soon. The soon-to-be-ex-Ferra ..read more
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14h ago
Marta Garcia shares her thoughts on F1 Academy, FRECA, Formula E, and future generations of female drivers.
Marta Garcia driving for Prema Racing in F1 Academy’s 2023 season. (Image Credit: @martaracing on Twitter)
Marta Garcia Lopez is a 23-year-old Spanish racing driver and inaugural champion of the F1 Academy series. She dominated the 2023 F1 Academy season, winning the title with two races to spare.
In F1 Academy, Garcia drove for the Prema Racing team. She ended her season with seven wins, five poles, and a 56-point advantage.
Before that, Garcia competed in the W Series and achieved one ..read more
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17h ago
Carlos Sainz’s manager provides an update about his future, stating there is no ‘big news’ expected to be revealed any time soon.
Sainz future still yet to be decided. Photo credits: Kym Illman via Getty Images
After spending three years with Ferrari, it was announced in February that Carlos Sainz would depart the team at the end of the 2024 season. The news broke with a dramatic bombshell that Lewis Hamilton would be making the switch to the Prancing Horses.
Catching the eyes of top teams
It now left a question mark over Sainz’s head of where he could go for the following season. With a majo ..read more
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21h ago
Ayrton Senna began his legendary career with the small Toleman outfit, but giant Lotus saw an opportunity.
Ayrton Senna in his Toleman with legendary designer Rory Byrne (Image Credit:@sennatheking on X)
We are approaching the shock milestone of thirty years since we lost the great and incomparable Ayrton Senna. FormulaNerds will pay tribute to the legend with a special series dedicated to the Brazilian’s glittering career to commemorate this momentous and tragic anniversary.
The legacy of Senna’s untimely departure still echoes in F1. The very design of the cars and their fundamental safety ..read more
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2d ago
After parting ways with Red Bull, what will be Adrian Newey’s decision for his future in F1?
What will be Adrian Newey’s future in Formula One if he leaves Red Bull Racing at the end of this year? (Image Credit: @JoeyF1_ on Twitter)
On 25th April, news broke that Adrian Newey expressed his intention to leave his current role as Chief Technical Officer with Oracle Red Bull Racing at the end of this year’s season. He has been with the team for nearly two decades. Speculation and rumours have since circulated about where Newey would choose to go and why he wanted to depart.
The decision to leave ..read more
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2d ago
The RB Formula One Team is set to bring an upgrade to the Miami Grand Prix.
Yuki Tsunoda racing in the Chinese Grand Prix (Image Credit: Red Bull Content Pool/Getty Images)
The Italian team currently sit sixth in the World Constructors’ Standings, two points ahead of Haas after five races in 2024. After finishing eighth in last year’s championship, the newly rebranded RB team were hoping for a turnaround in fortune this season.
Despite a double Did Not Finish (DNF) at the Chinese Grand Prix, the team sit firmly atop the midfield battle. The impressive drives of Yuki Tsunoda in both Australia ..read more
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2d ago
Victory in Monaco tasted sweet for today’s winner, who had to work hard in a race of intrigue and tactical games.
Nick Cassidy qualifying his Jaguar ahead of the Monaco E-Prix (Image Credit: @JaguarRacing on X)Pre-race
The build-up to the race proceeded with minimal incident after a qualifying session full of drama. Taylor Barnard continued his preparation for his unexpected debut for McLaren.
McLaren confirmed Sam Bird would not participate in qualifying or the race, later confirming he had a broken bone in his hand following his practice accident. Nico Muller received a penalty ahead ..read more
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2d ago
The battle for pole position in Monaco came down to high risk vs reward in an enthralling qualifying session.
Jake Dennis during practice for the Monaco E-Prix (Image Credit: @AndrettiFE on X)Practice Summary
After the intrigue of Misano, Formula E moved to the glitz and glamour of Monaco. The major story in the practice sessions in the principality was Sim Bird’s accident in FP1. Locking his McLaren into Saint Devote, the British driver hit the barrier hard, the steering wheel moving violently, fracturing his hand.
McLaren confirmed Reserve Driver Taylor Barnard would step into Bird’s ..read more
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3d ago
F1 Academy driver Jessica Edgar will represent American Express with a special livery
American Express’ F1 Academy special livery. (Image Credit: F1Academy.com)
As we gear up for the return of F1 Academy next week in Miami, one driver from the series has received some very special news. Jessica Edgar, who in Saudi Arabia was the only driver with no sponsor, will now represent American Express.
F1 Academy @AmericanExpress
We are thrilled to welcome American Express as an official partner for the 2024 F1 Academy season!
At each round, support for local small businesses will be feautured on th ..read more
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3d ago
Formula 2 hit the track in Barcelona this week for in-season testing ahead of Round Four of the 2024 F2 season, which saw multiple drivers top the timesheets.
Isack Hadjar, the fastest driver overall during the F2 in-season test at Barcelona (Credit: X @Formual2)
Formula 2 have completed three rounds of the 2024 season so far. The opening three rounds have seen five winners across the six races. Rodin Motorsport’s Zane Maloney won both the Sprint and Feature Races in Bahrain. Dennis Hauger won the Sprint in Jeddah and Enzo Fittipaldi took the victory in the Feature Race. Melbourne saw R ..read more