The Bahrain International Circuit looked like a beach rather than a Formula One circuit as the 2021 cars took to the track for the first time. But despite an early spin, it was Max Verstappen who set the fastest time, on a 1.30.674, completing 138 laps throughout the day. The most out of any team.Continue reading “Preseason Testing Day 1: Verstappen sets pace as Mercedes stumbles”
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F1’s Failed Talents: Jean-Eric Vergne
Hello and welcome to the second article of the F1’s Failed Talents series, a series where I take a look at the careers of drivers who had obvious speed when they arrived in Formula One, but for certain reasons, some being out of their control, they ended up disappearing from the sport before their talentContinue reading “F1’s Failed Talents: Jean-Eric Vergne”
F1’s Failed Talents: Stoffel Vandoorne
During the offseason one of the series I will be doing here on RaceWeek is F1’s Failed Talents, where I am going to be posting about drivers in recent years who had obvious speed when they arrived on the Formula One scene, but for certain reasons, some being out of their control, things did notContinue reading “F1’s Failed Talents: Stoffel Vandoorne”
Why the FIA needs to act on the Mazepin case
It can be said Nikita Mazepin made the headlines for all the wrong reasons when he uploaded a video to his Instagram stories, showing him inappropriately touching a women’s chest. Nikita Mazepin posted what was seen as a hasty apology on social media for his actions, whilst the women concerned, Venezuelan model Andrea D’Lval, cameContinue reading “Why the FIA needs to act on the Mazepin case”
F1 2020 Review: Hamilton makes history in a season like no other
With it being originally set to be the final year of the current regulations, meaning a lot of stability, the odds were in favour of the 2020 season being exciting. And there was a lot of anticipation ahead of the season opening Australian Grand Prix in March. However as the COVID-19 outbreak turned into aContinue reading “F1 2020 Review: Hamilton makes history in a season like no other”
F2 2020 Review: The next chapter of the Schumacher legacy
The fourth season of the current Formula 2 era and the 16th season of the series saw one of the most hard fought junior titles in recent memory. With seats in Formula One to be fought for, the stakes were as high as I personally could remember them going into the new season. Multiple driversContinue reading “F2 2020 Review: The next chapter of the Schumacher legacy”
F3 2020 Review: Piastri wins thrilling dogfight
In similar fashion to how I did on Absolute Motorsport 12 months ago, in the run up to new year I will be reviewing all 3 of the formulas’ seasons, starting off with the Formula 3 championship. The second season of the new era of FIA Formula 3 was eagerly anticipated, with a mix ofContinue reading “F3 2020 Review: Piastri wins thrilling dogfight”
RACE DISSERTATION: 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
It may not have been the most exciting race to have taken place but there are still some interesting pointers that can be taken from this race. Verstappen sends a warning shot to MercedesA victory in the season finale is exactly what Max Verstappen and Red Bull needed. And it was not just a victory.Continue reading “RACE DISSERTATION: 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix”
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen dominates processional race at Yas Marina
It was not a race that is going to be remembered as a classic but it saw Max Verstappen take his second win of the season and his first since the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, ahead of the two Mercedes’ of Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton. Max Verstappen got the start he needed, managing toContinue reading “Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen dominates processional race at Yas Marina”
RACE DISSERTATION: Bahrain & Sakhir Grands Prix
Due to other commitments I was unable to get this post up last week. So I decided to do something different and have a single post for both races in Bahrain. Here I am going to go through the main talking points from both weekends. Grosjean’s crash is a testament to F1 safety, but alsoContinue reading “RACE DISSERTATION: Bahrain & Sakhir Grands Prix”
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