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The self-critical Alpine F1 junior who considers top F2 rookie status as “average”

Most Formula 2 rookies would be happy to sit fifth in the standings with one round remaining, with one win and nine podiums to their name. But not Victor Martins. The self-effacing, ever-critical Frenchman claims his 2023 has been “average”, despite sitting as the best-performing first-year driver.

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Sainz not discounting Verstappen from Singapore F1 victory battle

Sainz collected his second consecutive F1 pole having managed to head qualifying in Monza, and starts alongside George Russell on the front row of the grid.

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Sainz: Can't discount Verstappen from Singapore F1 victory battle

Sainz collected his second consecutive F1 pole position having managed to head qualifying in Monza, and starts alongside George Russell on the front row of the grid for Sunday's race.

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F1 Singapore GP: Sainz completes Ferrari Friday clean sweep, Verstappen eighth

The Monza polesitter punched in a 1m32.120s to top the session amid the soft tyre phase of running, which withstood a siege from Leclerc despite Sainz's inferior first and second sectors.

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Wolff concedes Wikipedia comments about Verstappen "not the most intelligent"

Verstappen bagged his 10th consecutive grand prix victory last time out at Monza to surpass the nine-race win record jointly held by Red Bull predecessor Sebastian Vettel and Alberto Ascari.

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Leclerc: Ferrari's fresh insight of SF-23 weakness a boost for 2024 F1 car revamp

Although Ferrari enjoyed its most competitive weekend of the year so far in Italy a fortnight ago, the performance also served to highlight some core deficits in the performance of the SF-23.

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Leclerc: Ferrari’s fresh insight of SF-23 weakness a boost for 2024 F1 car revamp

Although Ferrari enjoyed its most competitive weekend of the year so far in Italy a fortnight ago, the performance also served to highlight some core deficits in the performance of the SF-23.

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Hamilton: Mercedes F1 has to "level up" to beat Verstappen and Red Bull

Red Bull has won every race in 2023, with Verstappen currently on a record run of 10 consecutive grand prix victories after his Monza triumph two weeks ago.

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Hamilton: Mercedes has to “level up” to beat Verstappen and Red Bull in F1

Red Bull has won every race in 2023, with Verstappen currently on a record run of 10 consecutive grand prix victories after his Monza triumph two weeks ago.

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Verstappen reckons Wolff should appreciate F1 dominance after Wikipedia dig

The Dutchman claimed his 10th consecutive win at Monza to beat the F1 record for most successive victories, set jointly by Sebastian Vettel and Alberto Ascari.

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AlphaTauri confirms Ricciardo won't race Singapore F1 round but will be present

Ricciardo has been absent from his stunted F1 comeback since the early stages of the Dutch GP three weeks ago, where he broke a metacarpal in his left hand in a crash at the Hugenholtz corner in second practice.

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Alonso promised more aero efficient 2024 Aston Martin F1 car

The Silverstone-based team concedes that this year's car has been weak in that area, which is why it endured such a difficult weekend at Monza.

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Aston Martin promises that 2024 F1 car will have more efficient aero

The Silverstone-based team concedes that this year’s car has been weak in that area, which is why it endured such a difficult weekend at Monza.

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Ferrari's WEC deficit to Toyota no greater at Fuji than Monza

It made the claim despite its two 499P Le Mans Hypercars trailing home in fourth and fifth positions, a lap down on the Toyota GR010 HYBRIDs that blocked out the top two positions.

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Pirelli ponders F1 tweak as ATA decision to be made

At two races this year – Hungary and Monza after the initial trial set for Imola had to be abandoned amid that race’s cancellation – Pirelli has experimented with shipping fewer tyre sets, with adapted rules implemented for qualifying.

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Pirelli ponders ATA tweak as F1 and FIA decision to be made

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Red Bull: Winning all 2023 F1 races is "of course becoming a goal"

Max Verstappen took his 10th win in a row in Monza, which was the 15th consecutive victory for Red Bull.

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"Underestimated" Peugeot will be in the mix in Fuji WEC, say rivals

Peugeot notched up its first podium finish with the 9X8 in the last round at Monza, with Jean-Eric Vergne, Paul di Resta and Mikkel Jensen finishing third in the #93 car behind the winning Toyota and the second-placed Ferrari.

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Ferrari: Monza F1 fight no less an "achievement" despite Red Bull approach

While a number of outfits, including Ferrari, opted to bring bespoke aerodynamic designs for the high-speed Monza track, Red Bull went for a more low-key approach.

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Albon: Monza points crucial as Williams "won't really stand a chance" in next F1 races

As expected, the low-drag Williams excelled on the fast straights in the Italian Grand Prix, with Albon frustrating McLaren's Lando Norris by holding him off for seventh until the finish thanks to his car's superior top speed.

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How McLaren has moved to address its F1 2023 drag woes

In fact, one of the chief challenges that remains for the squad is in improving the aero-efficiency of its MCL60, which has manifested itself in the car being too draggy for some circuits.

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First Peugeot 9X8 WEC win still "very far away"

The claim made ahead of the resumption of the WEC after its summer break at Fuji this weekend came despite a first podium for the French car at the previous round of the championship at Monza.

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Peugeot concedes first WEC win still "very far away"

The claim made ahead of the resumption of the WEC after its summer break at Fuji this weekend came despite a first podium for the French car at the previous round of the championship at Monza.

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Krack: Aston Martin needs to "give our drivers a better car"

The team struggled for performance with its low downforce package over the Italian GP weekend, with Fernando Alonso qualifying 10th and finishing ninth, and Lance Stroll out of the points in 16th from 20th on the grid.

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