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The Las Vegas Grand Prix Preview
By Teagan Crump As we go into this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, three drivers remain in contention for the title, and the battle is getting more intense. 📸: The New York Times This year’s Grand Prix will be taking place on 23rd November at 4am UK time (8pm on 22nd November local time). Lando Norris is currently leading the Drivers Championship with 390 points, and teammate Oscar Piastri is just 24 points behind with 366 points. Max Verstappen sits in third with 341 points
Teagan Crump
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Multiple drivers confirmed for 2026 F1 Academy season, including two rookies
The 2026 F1 Academy grid is taking shape with four drivers confirmed today, ahead of the finale of the season in Las Vegas. Alisha Palmowski and Rafaela Ferreira return for sophomore campaigns, while Lisa Billard and Esmee Kosterman will make their full season debuts. Palmowski, who was GB4 Championship vice-champion in 2024, stepped up in 2025 and has one race win and three other podiums to her name so far this season as she’s competed with Campos Racing with Red Bull backin
Alex Johnston
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World Prematurity Day: Babypods and pitstops - how Williams advanced care for early babies
Those who know me, know that my daughter was born prematurely in 2021. Premature babies require all the help they can get at varying levels, depending on just how early they were born. 24 weeks is classed as a ‘viable’ pregnancy, meaning a baby can get help if they are born after this date. Thanks to Williams F1 Team and their Advanced Technology department - huge steps have been made to improve health, reliability and the infant mortality rate. Pitstops The link between medi
Alex Johnston
3 days ago2 min read
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Pirelli announce two stop race for Qatar
Formula 1 tyre suppliers, Pirelli, have announced the Qatar Grand Prix will be a two stop minimum race, citing concerns over tyre life. Pirelli have mandated a maximum of 25 laps per tyre set, not including laps to grid, formation laps or laps after chequered flag. The result of this means drivers will have to stop at least twice in the race, with the race 57 laps long. The supplier is bringing the three hardest compounds in the Pirelli range, but the concerns persist regardl
Alex Johnston
3 days ago1 min read
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