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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...

Verstappen and Red Bull embarrass Ferrari at Imola

Monday, 25 April 2022, 06:44 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Formula One champion Max Verstappen dominated Sunday in a Red Bull rout of Ferrari at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, much to the dismay of the sea of red-clad “tifosi.” Verstappen won...

Verstappen overtakes Leclerc to win sprint at Imola

Sunday, 24 April 2022, 06:55 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Max Verstappen overtook Formula One leader Charles Leclerc on the penultimate lap to win the sprint race at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday and reignite his season. Verstappen started...

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc wins Formula 1 Australian GP

Sunday, 10 April 2022, 10:58 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Riding high after a decisive victory for Ferrari in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, Charles Leclerc’s belief in the team's prospects are growing by the race. A grand prix billed as a...

Leclerc takes pole position for F1 Australian Grand Prix

Saturday, 9 April 2022, 11:14 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc claimed his second pole position of the year with a blistering final lap in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday. Leclerc, who won the...

Verstappen vs. Leclerc shaping up as F1 rivalry of 2022

Monday, 28 March 2022, 07:36 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Two races into the Formula One season and defending champion Max Verstappen is already going toe-to-toe with Charles Leclerc rather than veteran Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time F1 champion whose crown...

Perez in pole for Saudi Arabian GP day after nearby attack

Saturday, 26 March 2022, 22:18 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

Sergio Perez took his first career pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand as Formula One continued amid heavy scrutiny on Saturday, the day after an attack on a nearby oil depot. Perez edged...

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