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The Age
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Age
Prost wins title after Senna clash
Alain Prost sealed the 1989 world championship after a collision with McLaren teammate Ayrton Senna at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Sydney Morning Herald
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- Sydney Morning Herald
Prost wins title after Senna clash
Alain Prost sealed the 1989 world championship after a collision with McLaren teammate Ayrton Senna at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Young Antonelli repays Wolff's trust with podium finish
New Delhi: The Montreal crowd applauded as Mercedes driver George Russell took the chequered flag at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, his first win of the season. The ovation got louder as Red Bull ace and four-time world champion Max Verstappen finished second. But the loudest and most emotional reaction of the day was reserved for a certain Andrea Kimi Antonelli, better known by his middle name, who achieved the maiden podium of his career. At 18 years and 294 days, the Italian became the third youngest podium finisher in the history of Formula 1, behind Verstappen and Lance Stroll. An extremely affable character, the teenager is loved by most in the Mercedes paddock due to his humility, wit and humorous personality. But on track, he is as fast as they come. Experts questioned Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's decision when he decided to bring on board the youngster with very little formula racing experience. After racing in Formula 4 for a couple of seasons, Antonelli skipped F3 to directly race in Formula 2 where he finished a respectable sixth last season. But to pick him in a multiple championship winning team, that too to fill in the giant shoes of Lewis Hamilton was a humongous task. But having watched Antonelli in the junior series, Wolff trusted his instinct and the Italian's racing skill. And Antonelli hasn't disappointed, repaying the faith in his maiden F1 season. At 18 years and 202 days, the Bolognese became the third youngest to race in F1 at the season opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne in March, behind Verstappen and Stroll, finishing a mighty fourth in his debut race. At the Japanese Grand Prix in April, he became the youngest driver to set a fastest lap at 18 years and 225 days when his radio communication with his engineer Peter Bonnington — famous as Hamilton's race engineer 'Bono' went viral on social media. Told he was the fastest man on the track, Antonelli had responded with, 'I'm giving it everything, mate' to which Bono has replied, 'Good lad.' Antonelli showed his pace in the first six races of the season, coming close to the podium despite his lack of experience. But at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Antonelli's time had finally arrived after he made a brilliant and opportunistic move on championship leader Oscar Piastri to climb up to third from fourth and then put reigning world champion Verstappen under pressure for second place on an overtake friendly circuit. He was most impressive in the latter stages of the race defending against the rampaging McLarens of Piastri and Lando Norris, both on fresher tyres, making strategic moves over the backmarkers to create a gap behind him. His fantastic race craft finally saw Antonelli come of age, earning him a podium at the pinnacle of the sport especially after three races without points — two of which were due to mechanical issues. 'It was so stressful for me. But I am super happy! I had a good start. I managed to jump into P3 and I just stayed up there at the front. The last stint, I pushed a bit too hard behind Max and I killed a bit of the front left tyre and then I struggled a bit at the end,' said a beaming Antonelli, waving to the big crowd which was chanting 'Kimi, Kimi'. 'I'm really happy to bring the podium home for the team,' added Antonelli, who also became the first Italian driver since Jarno Trulli in 2009 to finish on the F1 podium. For a driver who passed his driving license test earlier this year, Antonelli has displayed immense maturity in the 10 Grands Prix this season yet and not just on Sunday. The result also helped Mercedes clinch their first double podium since the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix in November when the pair of Russell and Hamilton ended P1 and P2. 'I knew Kimi coming up through the karting ranks, people were already saying great things, so I was keeping an eye on him. What's impressive is he's naturally quick. What I like is his level-headed, calm approach,' said Verstappen, who is the youngest to win a race. 'Those are great qualities to have. I was never in doubt that the podium would come this year. I'm very happy that it happened for him. It gives you more confidence. It's a nice boost. And it will only get better.' What was once Wolff's belief is slowly translating into reality with the Mercedes rookie due for many podiums if he keeps driving like this.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Le Mans - News, views, pictures, video
Sir Chris Hoy issues fresh update as he opens up on 'terrifying' cancer 'death sentence' Chris Hoy Aston Martin F1 reserve gives Lance Stroll injury update as Canadian GP decision looms Lance Stroll Driver suddenly quits team for F1 rival immediately after Japanese Grand Prix Japanese Grand Prix Max Verstappen F1 driver quit racing after crash killed 84 before fleeing UK over serious allegations Formula 1 Max Verstappen's long-term dream scuppered as father Jos makes stance clear Max Verstappen Mick Schumacher quizzed on replacing Lewis Hamilton ahead of racing for new team Mick Schumacher F1 flop Nyck de Vries signed by new team for 2024 after brutal Red Bull axe Nyck de Vries Mick Schumacher frustrated as 2024 F1 plans made "official" in awkward TV interview Mick Schumacher McLaren make surprise F1 driver decision as Zak Brown takes swipe at Alex Palou McLaren F1 Johnny Herbert disagrees with Le Mans winner over Max Verstappen's Ferrari F1 destiny Max Verstappen Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen told to quit F1 as Jenson Button explains theory Jenson Button F1 champion lashes out after losing race seat while off duty for birth of baby daughter Formula 1 Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso hints at U-turn on F1 move Max Verstappen has already ruled out Formula 1 Nikita Mazepin to make racing return with British team after his Haas F1 axe Formula 1 Michael Andretti announces fresh plan for new racing team amid F1 entry resistance Michael Andretti
Canada Standard
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Canada Standard
F1 replaces Imola with Madrid on 2026 calendar
(Photo credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images) The 24-race Formula 1 slate for 2026 features a grand prix in Madrid replacing Italy's Emilia Romagna GP at Imola. Governing body FIA approved the calendar on Tuesday during a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council. The final race on Imola's current contract was last month, won by four-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen. The 2026 race in Madrid, first announced in 2024, is scheduled for Sept. 13. The season opens in Melbourne, Australia, on March 8 and runs through Dec. 6 at Abu Dhabi in the UAE. Three races remain on the U.S. calendar: Miami (May 3), Austin, Texas (Oct. 25) and Las Vegas (Nov. 21). The 2026 F1 event schedule: --March 6-8, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne --March 13-15, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai --March 27-29, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka --April 10-12, Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir --April 17-19, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah --May 1-3, Miami Grand Prix, Miami Gardens --May 22-24, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal --June 5-7, Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco --June 12-14, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona --June 26-28, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg --July 3-5, British Grand Prix, Silverstone --July 17-19, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps --July 24-26, Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest --Aug. 21-23, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort --Sept. 4-6, Italian Grand Prix, Monza --Sept. 11-13, Madrid Grand Prix, Madrid --Sept. 25-27, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku --Oct. 9-11, Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore --Oct. 23-25, U.S. Grand Prix, Austin --Oct. 30-Nov. 1, Mexico Grand Prix, Mexico City --Nov. 6-8, Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo --Nov. 19-21, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas --Nov. 27-29, Qatar Grand Prix, Lusail --Dec. 4-6, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina --Field Level Media
