Racing
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Exhausted Leclerc hit by food poisoning as well as grid penalty
Charles Leclerc’s woes multiplied on the opening day of the Abu Dhabi GP as he suffered food poisoning and collected a grid penalty. Source
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Hadjar encouraged by “competitive” F1 practice run for Red Bull
Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar felt his latest Formula 1 practice run for the team at Yas Marina was “competitive”. Source
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Pace-setter Norris sure McLaren’s rivals are a real threat after another strong start
McLaren looked strongest in Friday practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but Lando Norris expects their rivals have more to show. Source
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2024 Qatar Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Some of the most experienced drivers made the most mistakes at the Losail circuit. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Qatar Grand Prix. Source
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“It screwed us:” Safety Car period had major championship consequences for Haas
Haas regained sixth place from Alpine in the constructors’ championship for just one race, as the Safety Car worked against them in Qatar. Source
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“Am I dead last now?” Unheard radio from Hamilton’s disastrous Qatar GP
Lewis Hamilton grappled with dire handling, picked up two penalties, complained about the Safety Car and asked to retire in a dire Qatar GP. Source
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Leaving Alpine without farewell “not how I wanted things to end”
Esteban Ocon apologised to factory staff at Alpine following the announcement he will not drive for the team in this weekend’s season finale. Source
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FIA president Ben Sulayem open to adding 12th F1 team after Cadillac
In the round-up: 12th F1 team possible – Ben Sulayem • F1 Academy adds race • FIA plans ethics committee changes Source
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Another start-to-finish win shows Qatar GP could be F1’s most processional race
The Qatar Grand Prix hasn’t seen a lead change after lap one since it joined the calendar in 2021. More stats from last weekend’s race. Source
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Formula 1 announces final Dutch Grand Prix to take place in 2026
The Dutch Grand Prix will disappear from the Formula 1 calendar after 2026, the series has announced. Source
