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Alex Galea crowned champion of Malta Formula Racing League

Friday, 17 June 2022, 14:50 Last update: about 4 years ago

The MFRL (Malta Formula Racing League) Season 2 came to a close last Wednesday 15th June 2022 in Abu Dhabi. Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 races took part on the same night, with Alex “Lessyu”...

Verstappen wins in Azerbaijan after Leclerc engine failure

Monday, 13 June 2022, 04:38 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Max Verstappen once again pounced when rival Charles Leclerc faltered in their race for the Formula One title. Verstappen extended his F1 championship lead by winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on...

Leclerc takes pole position for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Saturday, 11 June 2022, 18:53 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Charles Leclerc is back on pole. Now comes the tricky task of converting it into a win. Leclerc won the pole for the fourth consecutive race with a blistering lap around the Baku street circuit...

Perez wins chaotic Monaco GP, Ferrari blows it for Leclerc

Monday, 30 May 2022, 06:00 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Red Bull denied Sergio Perez a chance to race for the win in Spain with team orders that left the Mexican star unsettled. Assured that he'd be allowed to race for wins this season, Perez moved on...

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole in Monaco GP as Perez crashes

Sunday, 29 May 2022, 06:30 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

On his home track, where he cycles from his apartment to the course, Charles Leclerc hopes to finish for the first time and reclaim the Formula One points lead. Leclerc was scheduled to lead the...

Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in Spain, Leclerc abandons

Sunday, 22 May 2022, 17:44 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Max Verstappen reclaimed the Formula One points lead as the reigning world champion won the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday for his third consecutive victory after Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari broke...

Leclerc takes pole ahead of Verstappen at Spanish GP

Saturday, 21 May 2022, 20:28 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Charles Leclerc’s perfect weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix was almost ruined when his Ferrari spun to a stop late in qualifying. Instead of panicking, Leclerc showed championship-caliber...

New racecar unveiled by Malta’s Formula Student Team

Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 13:16 Last update: about 4 years ago

Hagar Qim Heritage Park took on a modern look over the weekend with the visitor’s centre turning into a showcase for Malta’s very own Formula Student Team: University of Malta...

Verstappen cruises to win in inaugural Miami Grand Prix

Monday, 9 May 2022, 07:15 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

His first day racing around the new Formula One circuit in Miami was absolutely horrible. Then he made a mistake in qualifying that cost him a spot on the front row. By the time race day rolled...

Ferrari locks up front row for inaugural Miami Grand Prix

Sunday, 8 May 2022, 06:24 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Ferrari stormed to the front of the grid for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix as Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc and teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. locked up the front row in Saturday...

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