Thrilling Start: Piastri Shines in Imola GP FP1 as Top Five Battle Inches Apart

In the first free practice session for F1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri narrowly edged out McLaren team-mate Lando Norris by 0.032s at Imola, which saw a red flag brought out due to a late crash by Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto. The historic Italian track near Bologna, hosting its last F1 race for now, witnessed a fiercely competitive session with Piastri and Norris setting the pace as teams introduced substantial upgrades for the first European race weekend of the 2025 season. While Norris initially led with a 1m17.125s lap on…

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Verstappen’s Concerns: A Sobering Realization for Red Bull Racing

Max Verstappen recognizes that Red Bull may not be able to match McLaren’s race pace in the near future, despite various upgrades planned for the 2025 Formula 1 car. Even after recent upgrades, Verstappen finished significantly behind McLaren at the Miami Grand Prix, highlighting McLaren’s superior race pace. Verstappen anticipates only a slight performance improvement from the latest upgrades and does not expect to close the gap to McLaren suddenly. The upcoming Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona will bring further upgrades and a stricter technical directive on flexing front wings,…

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Unpacking McLaren’s Victorious Formula 1 Triumph in Miami: Beyond Tire Management

Red Bull driver advisor Helmut Marko noted McLaren’s pure speed, being between seven tenths and a second faster during the Miami Grand Prix, revealing their superiority. The race showcased McLaren’s potential fully for the first time in Formula 1 2025 after overcoming previous concealed speed due to race circumstances. Lando Norris impressively closed the gap to Max Verstappen in just 13 laps after slipping to sixth position in Florida, demonstrating McLaren’s competitive edge. McLaren’s advantage in speed on hotter circuits, such as Miami, was evident as Norris swiftly regained his…

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Unlocking the Formula: McLaren’s Miami Victory Revealed

Helmut Marko indicated McLaren’s superior speed at the Miami Grand Prix, with a gap of seven tenths to a second behind. This highlighted McLaren’s pure speed, previously hidden due to various race circumstances. The recent race in Florida demonstrated McLaren’s potential, especially with Lando Norris’s quick recovery behind Max Verstappen after a first-lap incident. Norris managed to close the gap in just 13 laps. Factors like DRS assistance and Verstappen’s battle with Piastri contributed to Norris’s comeback. This showcased McLaren’s speed and potential in Miami. McLaren’s tire management excellence, especially…

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