McLaren looked strongest in Friday practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but Lando Norris expects their rivals have more to show.
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Hadjar encouraged by “competitive” F1 practice run for Red Bull
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull junior Isack Hadjar felt his latest Formula 1 practice run for the team at Yas Marina was “competitive”.
McLaren make strong start to showdown as Norris and Piastri head times
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris ended a positive Friday for McLaren by setting the quickest time in the second practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Martins beats title rivals Bortoleto, Aron and Hadjar to Yas Marina pole
Formula 2
Posted onVictor Martins secured pole position for Sunday’s championship deciding feature race at Yas Marina, beating all three title contenders.
Leclerc leads first practice but collects 10-place grid penalty for race
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc set the fastest time in the opening practice session at Yas Marina, but faces a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday’s race.
F1 gets warmer weather for final race in longest-ever season
Formula 1
Posted onDrivers will enjoy a warm and mild end to the longest ever season in Formula 1 history in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Verstappen defends Perez amid struggles: ‘Our car has been all over the shop’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen defends Perez’s performances • FIA shortens one DRS zone for Yas Marina • Hyundai unveil Genesis first hypercar drivers
Leclerc says younger brother Arthur “deserves” to realise F1 dream
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc says running first practice on Friday with younger brother Arthur will be a “very, very special moment” for his family.
No extra pressure on debut despite Alpine’s championship situation – Doohan
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine rookie Jack Doohan insists he is not facing any extra pressure on debut despite his team’s fight for sixth place in the championship.
Verstappen and Hamilton “sad” to lose Dutch Grand Prix from F1 calendar
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen says he is proud of the Dutch GP organisers for their work on the event after they confirmed it won’t continue after 2026.
McLaren or Ferrari for the title? Perez’s last race? Eight talking points for F1’s finale
Formula 1
Posted onThe constructors’ championship will be decided at this weekend’s finale. But as several Formula 1 drivers say goodbye, will Sergio Perez be among them?
2024 Qatar Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onSome of the most experienced drivers made the most mistakes at the Losail circuit. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Qatar Grand Prix.
Verstappen masters race track and rule book with satisfying Qatar victory
2024 Qatar GP report
Posted onMax Verstappen avenged his lost pole position in Qatar with a controlling drive to win – and put rival Lando Norris in a fix.
Analysis: Was F1 race director right not to neutralise race despite debris on track?
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Stella accepts Lando Norris broke the yellow flag rules but questioned the decisions by the FIA’s race director and stewards.
Verstappen victorious as stop-go penalty takes Norris out of fight for win
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen won a controversial and incident filled Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris lost second place after a stop-go penalty.
2024 Qatar Grand Prix race result and championship points
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has won the Qatar Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri.
Bortoleto’s lead down to half a point as penalty hands win to Aron in Losail
Formula 2
Posted onPaul Aron finally secured his first Formula 2 victory after Gabriel Bortoleto lost victory with a penalty in a dramatic Losail feature race.
Damaged barrier forces cancellation of second F1 Academy race at Losail
F1 Academy
Posted onThe second F1 Academy race of the weekend at the Losail circuit has been cancelled due to barrier repairs at the final corner.
Verstappen’s demotion to inside of the grid could prove a double blow in Qatar
2024 Qatar GP pre-race analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen has not only lost pole position but will now have to start from the dirty side of the grid. Will that make the difference in today’s grand prix?
‘I don’t care, I just want to get through these next races’ says Hamilton
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton ‘just wants to get through next races’ • Aron becomes Alpine reserve • Ferrari fined for unsafe release