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Formula 1: Piastri ready for 'more fun' to fuel up championship race
New Delhi, April 18: McLaren driver Oscar Piastri is high on confidence after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend, which helped him close the gap with teammate and championship leader Lando Norris to three points. The Australian is ready to carve out the best from his car in the upcoming races of the season.
F1: Oscar Piastri cruises to victory at Bahrain GP
Bahrain, April 13: Oscar Piastri has won his second race of the 2025 Formula 1 season, and cut the gap in the Drivers Championship down to three points behind teammate Lando Norris, after delivering a commanding performance to win the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Formula 1: Piastri claims pole outpacing Russell & Leclerc in Bahrain GP
Bahrain, April 12: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri delivered a blistering lap to claim pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, edging out Mercedes’ George Russell and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in a tight and dramatic Qualifying 3 finale under the lights at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Formula 1: Leclerc, Hamilton hopeful as Ferrari bring key upgrades to Bahrain GP
Bahrain, April 10: Ferrari head into the Bahrain Grand Prix looking for redemption and resurgence, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton expressing cautious optimism about new upgrades that could help close the gap to frontrunners McLaren and Red Bull.
F1: Verstappen wins Japanese GP ahead of Norris and Piastri
Suzuka, April 6: Max Verstappen scored his first victory of the 2025 season with a masterful drive to P1 in the Japanese Grand Prix, the World Champion holding off the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to claim a fourth consecutive win at the Suzuka Circuit.
F1: Verstappen claims pole in Japanese GP Qualifying ahead of McLarens
Suzuka, April 5: Max Verstappen pulled off a stunning late lap to take pole position for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, denying McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a nail-biting finish at Suzuka Circuit on Saturday.
Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix with statement performance ahead of Norris and Russell
Shanghai, March 23: Oscar Piastri bounced back from the disappointment of his late-race mistake at last week’s 2025 season opener in Australia by converting pole position into an assured victory during the Chinese Grand Prix – leading home teammate Lando Norris for a McLaren 1-2.
Formula 1: Piastri 'pumped' to have earned maiden pole after early struggles in China GP qualifying
Shanghai, March 23: Oscar Piastri was “pumped” to claim his first Formula 1 pole position in Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix after admitting to some struggles earlier in the session. After Piastri displayed good pace in Saturday's Sprint earlier in the day, the Australian continued to look in strong form during Qualifying, grabbing a provisional pole in Q3 before sealing it for real by the chequered flag.
Formula 1: Oscar Piastri secures maiden pole in Chinese GP qualifying
Shanghai, March 22: Oscar Piastri etched his name into Formula 1 history by claiming his first-ever pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix, delivering a masterclass in challenging windy conditions at the Shanghai International Circuit.
Hamilton wins Chinese GP Sprint to seal first triumph in Ferrari
Shanghai, March 22: Lewis Hamilton has claimed victory in the first Sprint of the 2025 season at the Chinese Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver putting in an assured drive to add to his tally of wins in Shanghai and claim his debut P1 for the Scuderia.
F1: McLaren's Norris beats Verstappen to win Australian GP
Melbourne, March 16: McLaren's Lando Norris held off defending champion Max Verstappen to win during the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which featured mixed weather conditions, multiple crashes, safety cars, and a late-race downpour that caused huge drama.
Formula 1: Norris hails McLaren's progress after securing pole in Australia GP
Melbourne, March 15: Lando Norris was beaming with joy after securing pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, outpacing teammate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in a dramatic qualifying session at Albert Park.
Formula 1: Norris pips Piastri to take pole in qualifying at Australian GP
Melbourne, March 15: Lando Norris surged to pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, the McLaren driver having just edged out teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.084s to secure a front row lockout for the reigning Teams’ Champions at the Albert Park.
F1: McLaren shows strong pace, but Norris seeks more consistency in Australian GP
Melbourne, March 14: McLaren's Lando Norris had a mixed opening day at the Australian Grand Prix, posting strong times in practice but voicing concerns over inconsistencies in his low-fuel runs.
Formula 1: Russell confident in Mercedes' progress but finds McLaren favourites
Melbourne, March 13: George Russell believes that Mercedes have taken a step forward with their new Formula 1 challenger for the 2025 season but admits that McLaren is “without doubt the favourites” heading into the Australian Grand Prix. Mercedes endured a mixed 2024 campaign, showing flashes of brilliance with four race wins, including a 1-2 finish in Las Vegas, but also struggling with inconsistency, ultimately finishing fourth in the Constructors' Championship behind McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull.
Verstappen wary, Norris cautious as 2025 season set to kick off on Sunday
Melbourne, March 13: As the 2025 Formula 1 season gets underway at the Australian Grand Prix, reigning world champion Max Verstappen has acknowledged that Red Bull might not be the fastest team at the moment while Lando Norris has played down suggestions that McLaren are the team to beat.
Formula 1: Norris ready 'to take elbows out' in season 2025
New Delhi, Feb 13: Lando Norris enters the 2025 Formula 1 season with a renewed sense of confidence, determination, and a clear objective—turning last year's near-miss into a championship triumph.
Formula 1: Magnussen reflects on missed Ferrari and Red Bull chances
New Delhi, Jan 7: As Kevin Magnussen steps away from Formula 1 following the conclusion of the 2024 season, the Danish driver reflects on pivotal moments in his career—choices and circumstances that could have led him down an entirely different path. From debuting with McLaren to near-misses with top teams like Ferrari and Red Bull, Magnussen’s journey has been one of unfulfilled potential and immense pride.