Lap times and results from pre-season testing should always be taken with a pinch of salt, as every team runs different tests, plans, tyres and fuel loads. One thing that is for certain however is that Red Bull are the clear favourites to win the championship this year heading into the Bahrain Grand Prix, with
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Red Bull have picked up where they left off so far this pre-season, with Max Verstappen proving that he is once again the favourite for the title this season. The Dutchman completed both sessions in the RB19 on Thursday, with Sergio Perez running in the second half of testing. After completing 157 laps without any
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Many drivers take different pathways into Formula 1, with success in other racing series sometimes being enough to secure a race seat in F1. Juan Pablo Montoya went down the IndyCar route, experiencing success at the Indianapolis 500 before making the step up to race in Formula 1 with Williams. Prior to all of this
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When the engine regulations undergo a major change ahead of the 2026 season, many team will use the opportunity to make alterations to their power unit plans. In this year, Audi will complete their takeover of Sauber, taking advantage of the chance to start from square one at the same time as all of the
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The 2022 season was a dominant one for Red Bull, as the team wrapped up both championships with multiple races to spare, with Max Verstappen winning a record breaking 15 races on his way to championship glory. While other teams struggled to get to grips with the major regulation changes that came into effect at
MoreThe progression from Formula 2 to Formula 1 is not a straightforward one, with much more than race results playing a part in deciding who gets picked up by an F1 team. F2 champions like Oscar Piastri and Nyck de Vries have had to patiently wait for their chances in F1, while the likes of
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Success in Formula 1 is not just gained on the racetrack, with drivers spending hours and hours in the gym and in simulators take make themselves the best versions of themselves possible. Two-time world champion Max Verstappen is a particular fan of simulator work, recently claiming that he would rather complete all of the work
MoreJuan Pablo Montoya is a household name for most Formula 1 fans, but the Colombian did not take the orthodox pathway to racing in F1. Unlike most drivers who progress through Formula 4, Formula 3 and Formula 2, Montoya made the move to F1 from IndyCar, having already won the Indianapolis 500 race before making
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Since signing for Red Bull ahead of the 2021 season, Sergio Perez has had to settle for the wingman role, helping Max Verstappen to the championship rather than challenging him. The Mexican did show signs of improving last season however, storming to wins in Monaco and Singapore while Verstappen struggled, earning him the nickname of
MoreBeing a Formula 1 driver is not just a weekend job, with constant training and practice being needed to keep the drivers at the top of their game. Alongside work in the gym to prepare for the G-forces that they will experience in the car, simulator work is an equally important part of a driver’s
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