Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was left baffled by a dramatic balance swing during Monza qualifying, which saw him drop significantly in speed and finish 7th. The three-time champion admitted he’s never experienced such an abrupt change in handling, leaving him and the team stumped as they search for solutions ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
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As the 2024 Formula 1 season reaches its climax, the intense battles between team-mates are proving to be just as crucial as the outer-team rivalries. From Red Bull’s Verstappen vs Perez to McLaren’s Norris vs Piastri, these intra-team battles will shape the remainder of the season.
Lewis Hamilton, the most successful qualifier in Formula 1 history, has finally cracked his 2024 season qualifying struggles thanks to an in-depth analysis of Formula 1 tyres. The Briton’s strong performance in Spain, where he secured a podium finish from third on the grid, suggests he may have turned a corner in his quest for more success.
Sergio Perez was left ruing a frustrating Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix weekend, qualifying in a disappointing eighth place as he struggled to find the perfect balance on his Red Bull car. Despite making it to the pole position shootout, Perez ended up over six tenths behind teammate Max Verstappen in second.
Nico Hulkenberg failed to advance from Q1 during the recent Formula 1 Grand Prix, qualifying a dismal 19th. This poor performance was a significant departure from his previous efforts this season. The German driver suspects an underlying car issue, possibly related to aerodynamics, and is calling for a thorough review ahead of the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix.
Formula 1 qualifying just witnessed a rare occurrence, with George Russell claiming pole position ahead of Max Verstappen, despite both drivers posting an identical time of 1:12.000s. This marks Russell’s second pole position in Formula 1, following his maiden one in Hungary in 2022. The last time fans saw such a situation was in 1997, making this a truly historic moment in the world of Formula 1.
In a stunning display, Daniel Ricciardo qualified an impressive fifth at the Canadian Grand Prix, silencing his critics, including 1997 F1 Champion Jacques Villeneuve. The Australian driver excelled at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, progressing to Q3 and securing his highest starting spot of the season, just 0.178s behind pole position.
In a dramatic Formula 1 qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell secured his maiden pole position, holding off a late surge from Max Verstappen. The Mercedes driver’s blistering 1m12.000s lap in Q3 set the benchmark, showcasing the team’s progress as the championship battle heats up.