Category: F1
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Lewis Hamilton – 7 or 8 times world champion?
So, this bloke Hamilton, right? He’s from Stevenage, which is apparently in Hertfordshire. Back in 1998, he joined this McLaren young driver programme thingy. And then, get this, he became the first black driver in Formula One with McLaren from 2007 to 2012. Can you believe it? In his first season, he broke all sorts…
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Bahrain 3-5 March 2023
The first race of the 2023 Formula One Championship takes place at the Bahrain International Circuit, a motorsport venue located in Sakhir, Bahrain. It was designed by Hermann Tilke, and opened in 2004. The circuit is 5.412 kilometers (3.363 miles) long, and features 15 turns. It has a main straight that is over 1 kilometer…
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A brief introduction to F1
Formula One, also known as F1, is the highest level of international open-wheel single-seater racing governed by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The FIA Formula One World Championship, which began in 1950, is one of the most prestigious forms of racing worldwide. The term “formula” in the name refers to the set of rules…
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Logan Sargeant joins Williams for 2023
Well, well, well, look who we’ve got here. It’s F1 rookie Logan Sargeant, fresh off the grid and ready to race with the number two on his Williams car. He’s one of three rookies for the 2023 season, joining the likes of Oscar Piastri and Nyck De Vries. Now, you might be wondering how a…
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Schumacher joins Mercedes
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team has announced that Mick Schumacher will join them as the Reserve Driver for the 2023 season. In this role, Mick will contribute to the development of the W14 car by working in the simulator at the team’s headquarters and attending all Grand Prix races. He will also be involved in…