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George Russell perfectly summarized Mercedes’ disastrous British Grand Prix performance as a series of strategy errors cost the team dearly in the rain at Silverstone. Despite Russell’s strong qualifying performance, Mercedes made critical mistakes with pit stops and tire choices during the race, leading to a lackluster result for the team. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admitted that the decision to pit Russell for slick tires after the formation lap was a grave error, further compounded by Antonelli’s premature pit stop under a virtual safety car. The team’s misjudgments continued…

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen described his British Grand Prix as “horrible” due to his low downforce wing choice being thwarted by rain, causing him to struggle. Despite changing to a lower downforce wing for pole position, Verstappen faced challenges in the wet conditions and finished fifth after spinning off the track. The weather unexpectedly worsened on race day, affecting his performance and forcing him to fight to maintain position. Verstappen acknowledged the difficulties he faced during the race and attributed his struggles to the unpredictable weather conditions. Despite the disappointing…

Lando Norris won the British Grand Prix after taking advantage of a penalty for his teammate Oscar Piastri and managed to maintain his lead despite Piastri’s fightback attempt. Nico Hulkenberg secured his first F1 podium after 239 starts, finishing third in a stellar race. Piastri received a penalty for a safety car infringement, allowing Norris to take the lead. Despite Piastri’s pressure, McLaren chose to maintain the order, leading to Norris capturing his first British Grand Prix victory. Hulkenberg strategically timed his pitstops to climb up the ranks and secure…

The title fight is fully back on with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the forefront, making it a tight battle that could go down to the wire. Nico Hulkenberg finally earned a podium, proving his worth in Formula 1 and getting a well-deserved moment in the spotlight with Sauber. Max Verstappen’s season continues to be a rollercoaster with moments of brilliance but also setbacks, leading to fading title hopes as McLaren drivers dominate the championship battle. Tovább a cikkhez

Isack Hadjar became the fourth driver to retire from the chaotic British Grand Prix after crashing into the rear of Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The Racing Bulls driver explained over team radio that he wasn’t able to see the Italian due to the intensely wet weather conditions. After crashing into the rear of the Mercedes at Turn 9, Hadjar was sent flying into the gravel and eventually collided with the barrier, resulting in a yellow flag. Luckily for the Mercedes driver, Antonelli was able to continue with the race,…

“Manthey Porsche driver Thomas Preining secured victory in the second race of the Norisring round in the 2025 DTM season, starting from sixth on the grid and executing a flawless strategy to triumph over Emil Frey drivers Jack Aitken and Thierry Vermeulen. The race began with a dramatic incident in Turn 1, involving several cars that retired, leading to a red flag to clear the debris from the track. After the restart, Preining managed to overtake both Aitken and Vermeulen during pitstops to claim the lead and eventually win the…

Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch, teammates at Trackhouse and former teammates at JR Motorsports, both sported Red Bull and WeatherTech paint schemes at Chicago. Despite facing challenges during the race — Zilisch driving through the field after a practice wreck and SVG dealing with mid-race strategy issues — a late-race yellow led to a tense battle between the teammates for the win. Zilisch, caught off guard by SVG’s aggressive move, expressed his frustration but acknowledged SVG’s racing for the win. Reflecting on the race, Zilisch regretted not anticipating SVG’s…

LEGO faced a tough challenge after the Miami Grand Prix pre-race parade, where they showcased drivable replicas of all Formula 1 cars with the top drivers. The event turned into a slow-motion race with LEGO debris everywhere, setting a remarkable precedent for F1. Designer Samuel Liltorp Johnson was tasked with creating the podium trophies for the British Grand Prix, honoring 75 years of F1. Instead of starting from scratch, the trophies were inspired by the traditional British Grand Prix awards, including the iconic RAC cup. The winner’s trophy, made of…