Scott McLaughlin claimed pole position for the opening race, while Josef Newgarden secured second place on the grid for both races in the unique qualifying format at the IndyCar double-header weekend in Milwaukee. The Team Penske drivers showcased their pace, with McLaughlin narrowly missing out on a double pole.
Browsing: Qualifying
Lewis Hamilton was left furious with himself after missing out on pole position during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix, placing him sixth on the grid. The Mercedes driver acknowledged his struggles in qualifying this year and is determined to recover and challenge for a podium finish in the race.
Charles Leclerc has conceded that Ferrari’s 0.909s deficit to Lando Norris’ pole position lap at the Dutch Grand Prix is ‘too much’, as the Scuderia struggles to keep pace with McLaren in Formula 1.
As the Formula 1 season resumed in Zandvoort, George Russell of Mercedes believes that tyre overheating led to his disappointing qualifying performance, resulting in a half-second deficit to polesitter Lando Norris. Despite being on pace throughout Q1 and Q2, Russell failed to improve significantly in the final shootout, ultimately qualifying fourth. Meanwhile, teammate Lewis Hamilton struggled to make an impact, qualifying 12th.
In a thrilling Formula 1 qualifying session at Silverstone, Carlos Sainz proved his mettle, clocking in a remarkable P5 finish amidst treacherous track conditions. The Spanish driver praised his team’s strategic decisions, citing it as one of his ‘most solid’ races with Ferrari.
Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri has called on his McLaren team to review the factors that hindered his qualifying performance at the British Grand Prix, where he believes his true pace was not reflected in the final result. Despite the setback, Piastri remains optimistic about his chances of achieving a podium finish at Silverstone.
Charles Leclerc has conceded that Ferrari’s experimental approach in the opening two practice sessions of the British Grand Prix has come at a cost, as he suffered a shock Q2 exit. Despite this setback, Leclerc holds no grudges against Ferrari’s decision, recognizing that sacrificing his own weekend will ultimately benefit the team in the long run.
In a thrilling qualifying session at the British Grand Prix, Lando Norris of McLaren felt he ‘didn’t deliver’ in his bid to secure pole position, ultimately falling short to George Russell and Lewis Hamilton’s impressive pace. Norris remains optimistic about his chances in the race, citing his team’s strong race pace over the last two months.
Mercedes’ George Russell claimed a hard-fought pole position for the British Grand Prix, overcoming a challenging qualifying session to pip teammate Lewis Hamilton to the top spot at Silverstone. The British driver’s W15 came alive in Q3, setting the stage for a competitive race with rain forecast for Sunday.
Qualifying for the Formula 1 race was a nailbiter, with a frantic Q2 session that saw the order constantly shifting as drivers battled for top spots on the grid. Norris, Verstappen, and other top contenders faced unexpected challenges, setting the stage for an unmissable Q3 showdown.