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Max Verstappen has taken provisional pole position for the United States Grand Prix sprint race for Red Bull ahead of George Russell and Charles Leclerc. P. Driver Team Q1 Q2 (v Q1) Q3 (v Q2) 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1’33.908 1’33.290 (-0.618s) 1’32.833 (-0.457s) 2 George Russell Mercedes 1’34.125 1’33.544 (-0.581s) 1’32.845 (-0.699s) 3 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1’33.647 1’33.392…

The FIA says it is not able to judge whether Red Bull broke the rules by using its so-called ‘bib device’ under parc ferme conditions in previous races. But the governing body’s single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis said it has no indication that Red Bull broke the rules. He is also satisfied the measures it has put in place for this…

Pictures from qualifying day for the 2024 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Alexander Albon, Williams, Austin, 2024 Esteban Ocon, Alpine, Circuit of the Americas, 2024 Franco Colapinto, Williams, Circuit of the Americas, 2024 Franco Colapinto, Williams, Circuit of the Americas, 2024 Esteban Ocon, Alpine, Circuit of the…

Oct 18, 2024, 01:25 PM ET Carlos Sainz sees Sunday’s U.S. Grand Prix as a true test of Ferrari’s hopes of winning a first Formula 1 constructors’ title since 2008. Ferrari brought upgrades to their home Italian Grand Prix at Monza on Sept. 1, with Sainz’s teammate Charles Leclerc winning and then taking pole position at the following race in…

“I wouldn’t put it in as a TBD with the date secured if I wasn’t highly confident that we’re over the line already; at least technically over the line, if not contractually over the line. I have high confidence that it will go ahead.” As comments go, those made by Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds back in June have perhaps…

Formula 1’s official X account exhorted its followers to follow its link for the “full story” on why the series has abruptly decided to drop its bonus point for fastest lap. However the series’ own report offered no explanation for why it had decided to drop a rule it introduced just five years ago. The enthusiasm with which F1 launched…

Formula E has scrapped controversial plans to introduce points for leaders on specific laps of races, but pitstops could return for the first time since 2018 instead. The so-called ‘Golden Lap’ initiative was set to be included in new sporting regulations but the idea has been discontinued after discussions with competitors – who were largely scathing about the idea after…

Most Formula 1 drivers who expressed an opinion on the series’ decision to drop the bonus point for fastest lap said they won’t miss it. Since 2019, the driver who sets the fastest valid lap in a grand prix has been awarded an extra bonus point, so long as they finish inside the top ten positions. However, in Thursday’s meeting…

Formula E organisers have been unable to find a 17th race for the upcoming season that leaves a two-month gap in the schedule, but plan to host an as-yet-unannounced event that will “maintain engagement with fans”. A 17-race calendar was initially announced in June by the all-electric championship, with a TBD slot slated for the 8 March which would have…

Any repeat of the fastest lap tactics RB employed with Daniel Ricciardo in Singapore will be regarded with suspicion by McLaren, says Lando Norris. The McLaren driver, who is chasing world championship leader Max Verstappen, lost the bonus point for fastest lap to Ricciardo, in his final race for Red Bull’s second team. RB’s instruction to Ricciardo raised many eyebrows…

The FIA WMSC approved the 2024/25 Formula E calendar, as it has also relayed some decisions relating to WRC and WEC changes. Formula E – World Council Members have validated the Sporting and Technical Regulations for the upcoming 2024-2025, with updates mostly aimed at allowing the use of four-wheel drive on the GEN3 Evo car in specific scenarios such as…

In the round-up: Lewis Hamilton suggests Red Bull could have won multiple championships with the floor bib device which they have changed following discussions with the FIA. In brief Red Bull could have won titles with bib – Hamilton Hamilton said it was unclear how long Red Bull have used the device for, or how significant its impact might have…

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship calendar for Season 11 has just been finalized following the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council’s October meeting. The 2024/25 schedule will see 11 teams of two drivers each compete in 16 races in ten cities, starting December 7 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and ending in London, England, on July 27. Season 11 is…

Pictures from the build-up to the 2024 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Circuit of the Americas, 2024 Alexander Albon, Williams, Circuit of the Americas, 2024 Liam Lawson, RB, Circuit of the Americas, 2024 Oliver Bearman, Ferrari, Circuit of the Americas, 2024 Alpine, Circuit of…

The full Season 11 calendar has been announced by FIA Formula E as the series prepares for winter testing next month ahead of the first race in Valencia. The announcement confirmed another 16-race season starting in November in Valencia and finishing in July in London, featuring five double-headers across the year. A seven-week gap between Rounds Four and Five has…

Nissan will run the cherry blossom livery during whole of 2025 Formula E season after its one-off appearance in 2024. Nissan – Nissan Formula E Team is excited to unveil its updated livery for the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, with the squad prepared for the first campaign under the new GEN3 Evo regulations. For the upcoming season,…

MANILA: Filipino race car driver Bianca Bustamante will participate in the women’s testing program of Formula E with McLaren. KEY TAKEAWAYS Where will the Formula E Women’s Test take place? The Formula E Women’s Test will take place in Valencia, Spain. When will the Formula E Women’s Test happen? The said Women’s Test for Formula E is scheduled next month….

The support race billing for this weekend’s United States Grand Prix has much to offer those keen to watch racing cars of the past, but not those looking to see the young American racers of the future. None of America’s junior racing series feature on the support race bill this weekend. The US Formula 4 and Formula Regional series will…

Nissan’s FIA Formula E team has unveiled the e-4ORCE 05, with a continuation of its “meaningful” livery used for the last two seasons. The Japanese marque is approaching the new season, which kicks off in São Paulo on December 7th, off the back of an unexpectedly-successful Season 10, which saw the team score two victories and five podiums, all coming…