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Vettel hails self-critical Norris as ‚actual position mannequin‘ (Reuters)
‚I might nonetheless put Lando as an oblique favorite, however time will inform. Naturally individuals all the time search for leisure, which is ok and it is a part of the game, however I do not see these two (Norris and Piastri) having a extremely intense and tough partnership.‘
Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar (Genesis worldwide by way of YouTube)
Qiddiya named founding accomplice of the Components 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 (Saudi Press Company)
Qiddiya, the venue which is because of take over the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix sooner or later, will sponsor this yr’s race.
Saudi Arabia reveals new Qiddiya Pace Park Components 1 circuit
Marti: Continued assist of Crimson Bull and Hadjar ‚means lots‘ after 2024 (Components Scout)
‚It pushes me to say they belief me as a result of I’ve the expertise to do what I’m doing and to do a race like this one. I’m hoping I could make this race a regular for my efficiency and that I may also construct this sort of efficiency into qualifying.‘
Lengthy Seaside GP delivers year-on-year TV viewers achieve (Racer)
‚Regardless of the 80 p.c year-to-year achieve, the amount of viewers was the second in a row to fall under seven figures, which was seemingly influenced by going up towards The Masters golf event on CBS.‘
Hamilton’s beloved canine Roscoe affected by pneumonia as caretaker offers well being replace (The Solar)
‚Roscoe the bulldog is sorted by animal lover and coach Kirstin McMillan whereas Hamilton travels the world as a Components 1 driver.‘
Fred’s FP1 Friday – Behind the scenes in Bahrain (Mercedes by way of YouTube)
Everybody is aware of the curse of the commentator.
However on his radio in Bahrain, Isack Hadjar skilled the curse of the race engineer…
#F1 #BahrainGP #RaceFans
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— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet.bsky.social) 16 April 2025 at 20:43
No modifications to the Jeddah circuit for this yr’s race, in line with the FIA.
#F1 #SaudiArabianGP #RaceFans
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— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet.bsky.social) 16 April 2025 at 18:49
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