The most interesting part for back-to-back races at the same circuit with no changes to the layout is that the second one is more competitive as teams incorporate lessons learned from the previous weekend. With that preconception in mind, we expected Mercedes-Benz to be closer to Max Verstappen who had smoked them in the Styrian … Continue reading Mercedes Unable To Respond To Verstappen’s Pace In Austrian GP: F1 2021
Verstappen Dominates Styrian GP: F1 2021
Red Bull Ring is hosting a doubleheader yet again and the races have been given two different names: Styrian GP for the first one and Austrian GP for the second. This is Red Bull's home race and the team has a good 'track' record around here with at least one car on the podium every … Continue reading Verstappen Dominates Styrian GP: F1 2021
Verstappen Gets Payback On Hamilton At French GP: F1 2021
The Paul Ricard Circuit is not a fan-favourite in F1 with its red and blue stripes in place of grass or gravel for the run-off areas. It has fast sweeping corners and one particular overtaking zone that ends in a relatively tight chicane. Like the Spanish GP at Barcelona, the French GP at Paul Ricard … Continue reading Verstappen Gets Payback On Hamilton At French GP: F1 2021
Baku Always Delivers! Perez Wins, Vettel & Gasly On Podium: F1 2021
Red Bull are usually the favourites for street circuit races. After a great result at Monaco, the Azerbaijani GP at Baku would give them another chance to outperform championship rival, Mercedes. While Baku's layout is not as tight and restrictive as Monaco, the minimal run-off area is defined by solid walls and there are plenty … Continue reading Baku Always Delivers! Perez Wins, Vettel & Gasly On Podium: F1 2021
Verstappen Takes Top Step At Monaco As Leclerc’s Curse Continues: F1 2021
The Monaco GP is one of the most prestigious races in the modern Formula 1 calendar. To the drivers, it is a challenge of skill and focus as they navigate the narrow streets at over 200kph. To the viewers, it is a challenge to stay awake and pay attention for all of its laps. The … Continue reading Verstappen Takes Top Step At Monaco As Leclerc’s Curse Continues: F1 2021
Hamilton Outpaces Verstappen At Spanish GP After 100th Pole Start: F1 2021
The Catalunya circuit is a great driver's circuit but also notorious for delivering dull races. Its long sweeping bends make it difficult for the aero-heavy F1 cars to follow each other closely and the lack of hard braking zones also robs drivers of overtaking opportunities. The Spanish GP is often decided by qualifying results and … Continue reading Hamilton Outpaces Verstappen At Spanish GP After 100th Pole Start: F1 2021
Hamilton Dominates At Windy Portimao (Again) To Win Portuguese GP: F1 2021
F1 returned to Portugal in 2020 after a long hiatus with the Algarve International Circuit of Portimao hosting the series for the first time. It's a rollercoaster of a track with many elevation changes, sweeping turns and strong winds from the nearby coastline. While this layout does not offer much in terms of overtaking action, … Continue reading Hamilton Dominates At Windy Portimao (Again) To Win Portuguese GP: F1 2021
Verstappen Ends Italian Curse With Dominant Win At Damp Imola GP: F1 2021
The three-week hiatus since the Bahrain GP felt way too long. But the 2021 Imola GP definitely delivered on the build-up with an exciting Sunday and a satisfying result all around. The iconic Italian circuit returned to the F1 calendar in 2020 and has thankfully stayed on. But it's still officially called the Emilia Romagna … Continue reading Verstappen Ends Italian Curse With Dominant Win At Damp Imola GP: F1 2021
Hamilton Keeps Verstappen At Bay To Win In Bahrain: F1 2021
The 2021 Formula 1 season is finally underway! After pre-season testing last week at Bahrain, the teams return to the circuit for the first competitive round of this year. In testing, Red Bull's Max Verstappen had dominated the Mercedes cars and we were expecting more of the same in race trim as well. Qualifying results … Continue reading Hamilton Keeps Verstappen At Bay To Win In Bahrain: F1 2021
F1 2020 Season Round-up: The Highs & The Lows
It's been a freaky year with a lot of negatives, and for some of us, the nightmare continues. But as motorsport fans, especially of Formula 1, we got quite lucky. When the Australian GP was cancelled, at the last minute as the whole world seemed to go into a lockdown, it seemed uncertain if we'll … Continue reading F1 2020 Season Round-up: The Highs & The Lows
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