Category: Formula 1
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Sweet Success at Suzuka for Mercedes’ Antonelli
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli tasted sweet success at Suzuka in a thrilling race, as Japan hosted the third Round of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. However, the weekend also created questions regarding the safety of the new regulations after a major crash in Sunday’s race. With the grid now facing a 5-week break from racing…
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Antonelli Claims Maiden Victory With Shanghai Masterclass
Sprint Qualifying: Mercedes dominated the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying, with George Russell claiming pole position after topping all three segments of the session. The Briton’s 1:31.520s in SQ3 with the soft tyre left him nearly three-tenths clear of Antonelli, with the young Italian set to start from second after being cleared of impeding…
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Russell Victorious in Australia as Mercedes Celebrate 1-2 Finish
Qualifying: Qualifying for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix marked a dominant start to Formula 1’s new era for Mercedes, as George Russell secured the first pole position of the season at Albert Park. Russell’s lap of 1:18.518 was nearly three-tenths faster than his teammate, Kimi Antonelli, who recovered from a heavy crash in final practice…
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Advent Day 11: The Future is Female: Can Motorsport Catch Up?
Women in Formula 1 Whilst Formula 1 is a notoriously male-dominated section of motorsport, there have been a handful of women who have competed in a Grand Prix. There have 5 official drivers who have entered a Grand Prix, including: Maria Teresa de Filippis Maria Teresa de Filippis was an Italian racing driver, and is…
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Advent Day 9 – Hamilton, Massa and The 2008 F1 Championship
The 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship was contested over eighteen races commencing on the 16th of March in Australia and concluding on the 2nd of November in Brazil. Two names synonymous with this year are Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa – the title rivals both vying against the odds for their maiden Championship victory.…
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Advent Day 8 – Foes to Friends: Niki Lauda, James Hunt and the 1976 F1 Championship
For the countdown till Christmas, Parc Femme are bringing you a series of videos and articles to help fill your days over the festive period. For Day 8 we give you a deep dive article into the rivalry and friendship between Niki Lauda and James Hunt, with a focus on the 1976 World Championship. James…
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Advent Day 7 – Brawn GP: How The £1 Team Dominated The 2009 Championship
Origins: Brawn GP was a Formula One constructor who competed solely in the 2009 Formula One World Championship. The team can trace its origins back to the Tyrrell Racing Organisation – a motorsport team founded by ex-British Formula Two driver Ken Tyrrell in 1958 – which competed in various single-seater championships. After joining Formula One…
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Advent Day 6 – Schumacher’s 1997 Season Disqualification
Michael Schumacher is a name that every Formula One fan, young or old, knows as a legendary figure in the world of motorsport. Schumacher is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time, marked by his record-setting achievements including setting the record for the most Formula One Grand Prix race…
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Advent Day 4: Red Bull’s Emergence In Formula One
Origins: The current Formula 1 team, now known as Red Bull traces its origins back to 1997 when the Stewart Grand Prix team made its debut. By 1999, Jackie Stewart decided to sell his namesake team to the Ford Motor Company, with Ford then making the decision to rebrand the team as Jaguar Racing –…
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Advent Day 3: Michelin and The 2005 United States Grand Prix
The 2005 United States Grand Prix was the ninth of 19 Rounds in the 2005 Formula One World Championship, and the sixth time it was held at the 4.192 km Indianapolis Motor Speedway infield road course. It took place on the 19th of June 2005 and was formally called the XXXIV Foster’s United States Grand…