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sports15 days ago

2025 F1 Season Highlights, Rankings, and Key Moments

McLaren dominated the 2025 F1 season, winning the Teams’ Championship and securing their drivers' titles with Lando Norris becoming World Champion and Piastri finishing third. Norris and Piastri each won seven races, with Norris narrowly winning the Drivers' Championship. The season featured intense head-to-head battles, notable wins, and some setbacks like disqualifications. Looking ahead, McLaren aims for a third consecutive title in 2026, maintaining their 'papaya rules' of driver equality, with hopes of building on their successful year despite new technical regulations.

sports1 month ago

Piastri Reclaims F1 Glory in Qatar as Norris and Verstappen Struggle

McLaren's Oscar Piastri has regained his form in Qatar, excelling on high-grip circuits which suit his driving style, according to team principal Andrea Stella. His performance contrasts with struggles on low-grip tracks, emphasizing technical adaptation over mental factors. The team's unexpected speed in high-speed sectors and close competition with Red Bull and Mercedes highlight the evolving dynamics of the F1 season.

sports2 months ago

Norris Leads Sprint Pole After Strong Start

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint race, with Oscar Piastri third, amidst challenging weather conditions and competitive qualifying sessions. Norris's strong performance gives him a strategic advantage in the championship, while weather and technical issues impact other contenders like Verstappen and Hamilton.

sports2 months ago

Norris Dominates Mexico GP Qualifying Amid Piastri's Pace Mystery

Oscar Piastri's unexpected lack of pace in qualifying at the Mexican Grand Prix is attributed to a combination of factors, including possible car issues and driving technique mismatched to low-grip conditions, with his team suggesting it's a calibration challenge rather than a mechanical problem. Despite his struggles, Piastri remains optimistic about improving in the race and future events.

sports2 months ago

Norris secures pole at Mexico GP as Piastri struggles with qualifying

Oscar Piastri had a frustrating qualifying session at the Mexico City Grand Prix, finishing P8 and nearly eight-tenths behind teammate Lando Norris, but will start P7 due to a penalty for another driver. He expressed disappointment with his lap times and noted that the car's performance felt normal, with no major issues apart from a small under-delivery in one corner. Piastri plans to focus on a good start and opportunities at the beginning of the race.

sports2 months ago

Verstappen Gains Edge in F1 Title Race Amid McLaren Challenges

Max Verstappen is gaining momentum in the F1 championship, but McLaren's drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris still hold the points lead, making the title race highly unpredictable. McLaren believes it can still control its destiny, but Verstappen's recent performance and the internal struggles within McLaren suggest the outcome remains uncertain, with Verstappen now an outsider with a chance to win.

sports2 months ago

Verstappen dominates US GP weekend amid driver struggles and team disputes

Oscar Piastri struggled at the US Grand Prix due to a lack of confidence and car unpredictability, leading to his worst qualifying performance of the season. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella explained that Piastri's difficulty in finding rhythm and pushing the car to its limits impacted his pace, although he remains confident that the issues are temporary and not due to major mistakes. The tight field and challenging conditions contributed to his lower grid position, but Piastri refuted claims of a performance decline relative to his teammate.