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Formula One Great Hamilton 'Invigorated' by Ferrari Move Ahead of New Season

This is Beirut, 19/02 10:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Formula One Lewis Hamilton Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton said he felt "invigorated" and "full of life" following a move to Ferrari as his new car was unveiled in front of some 15,000 raucous fans during the 2025 Formula One season launch at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday. Seven-time world champion Hamilton has left Mercedes after 12 seasons to join the Italian giants for the upcoming ...

Russell has 'No Concerns' Over Verstappen After Abu Dhabi Row

This is Beirut, 18/02 19:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Formula One George Russell Max Verstappen

George Russell insisted he had "no concerns" about world champion Max Verstappen heading into the new Formula One campaign despite their furious row during last season's final race in Abu Dhabi. Russell accused Verstappen of blocking him dangerously during qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix, a claim that resulted in a stewards' investigation and ...

Perez Leaves Red Bull After Season of Struggles

This is Beirut, 2024-12-19 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

F1 Sergio Perez Max Verstappen Red Bull

Red Bull announced Wednesday that under-pressure Mexican driver Sergio Perez has departed the Formula One outfit after four seasons with Liam Lawson tipped to become world champion Max Verstappen's new teammate. Perez, 34, joined Red Bull in 2021 and helped the team earn two constructors' titles and completed a drivers' standings one-two with ...

Verstappen Wins Fourth Consecutive Formula 1 World Title

This is Beirut, 2024-11-24 11:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Formula One Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen claimed a fourth consecutive Formula One world title under the lights of the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday and was immediately hailed as "amongst the greats". The 27-year-old Dutchman came home in fifth place in a race won by George Russell of Mercedes as he became just the sixth man after Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, ...

Russell on Pole Position at Las Vegas GP, Verstappen Ahead of Norris

This is Beirut, 2024-11-23 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Formule 1 Max Verstappen Lando Norris Ferrari

George Russell of Mercedes took pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday while title-chasing Max Verstappen was fifth as the Dutchman closes in on a fourth successive world championship. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz was second ahead of Pierre Gasly of Alpine with Red Bull's Verstappen finishing one spot ahead of title rival Lando Norris of ...

Hamilton on Top in Vegas as Verstappen Struggles

This is Beirut, 2024-11-22 16:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Formule 1 Max Verstappen Lando Norris

Lewis Hamilton topped the times for Mercedes ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris as Max Verstappen struggled in Thursday's practice for this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen, seeking to clinch a fourth consecutive drivers' world title with Red Bull, made little impression in a cold and somewhat desultory session and finished 17th, more than ...

Verstappen Wins Chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix, Norris Sixth

This is Beirut, 2024-11-03 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Formule 1 Max Verstappen Lando Norris

Max Verstappen won a chaotic, rain-lashed Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, roaring back from 17th on the grid to reignite his push for a fourth successive world title. The Red Bull driver came home ahead of Alpine duo Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, who benefitted when the race was earlier red-flagged, with title rival and pole-sitter Lando Norris ...

‘Relieved’ Norris Takes Pole in Brazil as Verstappen Starts in 17th

This is Beirut, 2024-11-03 15:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Formule 1 Lando Norris Max Verstappen Ferrari

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix and a boost for his title challenge on Sunday as a furious Max Verstappen, facing a five-place grid penalty, qualified 12th from a delayed rainswept qualifying. McLaren’s Norris, who is 44 points behind championship leader Verstappen, drove with great skill in difficult conditions ...

Piastri Takes Brazil Sprint Pole but Wary of Team Orders for Norris

This is Beirut, 2024-11-02 00:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Formule 1 Lando Norris Max Verstappen Ferrari

Oscar Piastri grabbed pole position on Friday for the sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix and said he will race to win — but conceded that team-mate Lando Norris has a greater need of points. The McLaren duo, boosted by an updated rear wing, locked out the front row of the grid to raise the possibility that team orders to help Norris's ...

Sainz Takes Pole for Mexico City Grand Prix Ahead of Verstappen

This is Beirut, 2024-10-27 13:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

F1 Carlos Sainz Max Verstappen Lando Norris

Carlos Sainz seized pole position for Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix with a consummate performance for Ferrari in Saturday's qualifying session, outpacing Red Bull’s defending champion Max Verstappen. The Spaniard, who leaves the team at the end of the season, clocked one minute and 15.946 seconds to beat series leader and three time champion ...

Verstappen Seeking More Mexico Success to End Winless Run

This is Beirut, 2024-10-24 14:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Formula One USA Max Verstappen Lando Norris

After scrapping to a hard-fought podium ahead of title rival Lando Norris last Sunday, Max Verstappen will seek to end a nine-race winless run on a favorite circuit at this weekend's Mexico Grand Prix. Red Bull's series leader beat McLaren's Norris into third for the first time in five outings, albeit with the aid of some controversial stewards' ...

Verstappen Ends Long Wait for Pole at US Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying

This is Beirut, 2024-10-19 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Formule 1 Grand Prix Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen swept to a convincing pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the United States Grand Prix in a fast and frantic qualifying session on Friday. It was the first time in 12 events since the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in May that the three-time world champion had secured any kind of pole position. Verstappen clocked a best lap in ...

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