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DARK SECRETS: Q1 - The Real Truth

Max Verstappen crashes into barriers in Australian GP qualifying causing red flag

Max Verstappen crashed out in Q1 at the Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport

Max Verstappen admits he "can forget" about F1 2025 title after Brazil GP Q1 exit

Max Verstappen will start 16th in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix, while F1 championship leader Lando Norris is on pole

Motorsport

Verstappen "can forget" about F1 2025 title after Brazil GP Q1 exit

Max Verstappen will start 16th in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix, while F1 championship leader Lando Norris is on pole

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Lamborghini: Stephane Tribaudini and Stephane Lemeret on pole for AM-LC Finals

The VSR driver was on top in Q1 ahead of Donovan Privitelio and Paolo Biglieri, while the Belgian topped Q2 for the CMR team

Motorsport

Antonelli in confidence crisis after Q1 exit, set for F1 Belgian GP pitlane start

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is not having a good time in Formula 1.

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli in confidence crisis after Q1 exit, set for F1 Belgian GP pitlane start

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is not having a good time in Formula 1.

Motorsport

Hamilton apologises to Ferrari after "unacceptable" Q1 exit at F1 Belgian GP

Lewis Hamilton issued an apology to Ferrari after his second Q1 exit in two days means he will start the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from 16th on the grid.

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Gasly expected Q1 exit in F1 British GP qualifying before Q3 progression

Alpine's Pierre Gasly says he would have "never imagined" getting into Q3 as the Enstone team appeared to be on the back foot over the Formula 1 British Grand Prix weekend.

Autosport

Tsunoda's struggles continue with Q1 exit at F1 Austrian GP qualifying

Yuki Tsunoda revealed he is “really tired” of starting Formula 1 grands prix towards the back after another disappointing result in Austria.

Autosport

Wolff: Mercedes error that cost Hamilton “inexcusable” at Abu Dhabi GP

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has apologised to Lewis Hamilton for the “idiotic” mistake that led to the seven-time champion being dumped out in Q1 for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Toto Wolff apologises for ‘idiotic’ mistake in Lewis Hamilton’s final qualifying

Lando Norris led a McLaren one-two as the British team strengthened their grip on the constructors’ championship.

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Wolff says Mercedes error that cost Hamilton was “inexcusable”

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has apologised to Lewis Hamilton for the “idiotic” mistake that led to the seven-time champion being dumped out in Q1 for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Perez puzzled by brake issues in Mexico F1 qualifying disaster

Sergio Perez revealed braking issues were behind his painful Q1 elimination at his Mexican Grand Prix home race.

Autosport

Lewis Hamilton in shock Q1 exit at US GP

Lewis Hamilton’s qualifying struggles in Formula 1 continued at the United States Grand Prix after he was dramatically knocked out in Q1.

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Hamilton in shock Q1 exit at US GP

Lewis Hamilton labelled his Mercedes Formula 1 car's set-up as "a mess", after his qualifying struggles continued at the United States Grand Prix after he was dramatically knocked out in Q1.

Autosport

"Angry" Russell warns Mercedes can't afford mistakes after Hungary Q1 "disaster"

George Russell was left "angry" with his Q1 elimination from Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying, labelling his drop into 17th as a "disaster" as he appeared to go out too soon in the latter stages of the session.

Evening Standard

George Russell claims British Grand Prix pole position with all-British top three in qualifying

Max Verstappen qualifies behind Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris after Q1 error

Autosport

FIA investigates Tsunoda's F1 outburst over potential ableist slur

RB Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda is being investigated over team radio comments he made in 2024 Austrian Grand Prix qualifying, which appeared to include an ableist slur. At the end of Q1 in Austria on Saturday Tsunoda appeared to say over his team radio, “these guys are f***ing retarded”…

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Red Bull braced for tough Canada test amid F1 kerb struggles

The bumpiness of the Monte Carlo circuit exposed some of Red Bull's key weaknesses - as did the kerb-riding ability of this year's RB20 chassis - as Verstappen qualified and finished in sixth, while Sergio Perez was knocked out of Q1 prior to his first-lap crash with Kevin Magnussen.

Autosport

Marquez “not proud” of recent MotoGP comebacks after latest podium

The Gresini Ducati rider failed to get out of Q1 two weeks ago at the French GP but managed to recover from 13th on the grid to finish second in both the sprint and grand prix at Le Mans.

Autosport

RB: Ricciardo performance in F1 Miami sprint "had been coming"

Ricciardo endured a tough start to the 2024 season, being outperformed by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda in the opening race while struggling to get comfortable aboard the VCARB01. The Australian's difficulties dashed the momentum of him being considered for a 2025 Red Bull seat, but in recent races, he has been…

Motorsport

RB: Ricciardo performance in Miami F1 sprint "had been coming"

Autosport

F1 Chinese GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

F1 has altered its sprint race schedule once again, with sprint race qualifying shifting to Friday and the sprint race moving to Saturday. The race weekend format then reverts back to a traditional schedule for grand prix qualifying on Saturday afternoon with the grand prix on Sunday. Here’s how the…

Autosport

Perez handed Australia F1 grid drop for impeding Hulkenberg

Perez was on a warm-up lap for his first Q1 run when a hotlapping Hulkenberg encountered him in the middle of the racing in on Turn 13, Albert Park's slow penultimate left-hander.

Autosport

Verstappen: "Little tickles" to car the key to F1 Australian GP pole

The championship leader bagged his third pole of the season, denying Ferrari and Carlos Sainz a chance to lead the field away on Sunday despite the Spaniard heading both Q1 and Q2.

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