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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen tops final practice as Zhou suffers heavy crash

Charles Leclerc finished second for Ferrari, with Sergio Perez third in the other RB20 and Carlos Sainz’s illness-replacement, Oliver Bearman, taking 10th in the second of the Scuderia’s machines.

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen tops FP3 as Zhou crash causes red flag

Charles Leclerc finished second for Ferrari, with Sergio Perez third in the other RB20 and Carlos Sainz's replacement, Oliver Bearman, taking 10th in the second of the Scuderia's machines.

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What we learned from Thursday F1 practice at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP

After an unusual season opener in Bahrain - where all the frontrunners bar the dominant Max Verstappen were hobbled to varying degrees - there was much to expect from Formula 1’s second 2024 round, taking place this weekend in Jeddah.

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Alonso leads FP2 from Russell, Verstappen

The start of the second one-hour session on Thursday in Jeddah was delayed by 10 minutes as the FIA checked drain covers in the pitlane, but it ran to time under the lights in what is the only representative practice night-time running ahead of qualifying and the race.

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Does F1 have a dirty air problem?

The phenomenon of boiling, twisting vortices being generated by winged F1 machines has been an issue through the generations.But in the championship’s moves to improve its entertainment spectacle, particularly over the last 20 years or so, the desire to clean-up outwash airflow generated by cars to allow following drivers to…

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Analysis: Does F1 have a dirty air problem?

The phenomenon of boiling, twisting vortices being generated by winged F1 machines has been an issue through the generations.

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1 over Alonso, Perez

The winner of the Bahrain Grand Prix a week ago, Verstappen headlined FP1 in Jeddah with a 1m29.659s on the soft compound tyres, taking the top spot from Mercedes' George Russell in the process. His time looked ominous, although Alonso got to within 0.2s of the Dutchman's time to split…

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen pips Alonso to lead first practice

The winner of the Bahrain Grand Prix last week, Verstappen headlined FP1 in Jeddah with a 1m29.659s on the soft compound tyres, taking top spot from Mercedes' George Russell in the process.

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Mercedes F1 team still trying to solve overheating "unanswered mystery"

Both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton found their power units running too hot, and from early in the Bahrain race they were told to adjust engines modes and their driving in an attempt to keep temperatures under control. They eventually finished in fifth and seventh positions.

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix live stream: how to watch the F1 free online from anywhere

Follow our guide on how to watch a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix live stream from anywhere – how close to the Red Bulls will Carlos Sainz get at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit?

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Red Bull praises Perez for not getting "destroyed by Verstappen" in Bahrain

Although Perez finished the Bahrain Grand Prix 22.4 seconds behind Verstappen, his race had been compromised by a lowly grid position that left him trapped behind George Russell and the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz early on.

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Red Bull hails Perez F1 season start in not getting “destroyed” by Verstappen

Perez finished the Bahrain Grand Prix 22.4 seconds behind Verstappen, his race compromised by a lowly grid position that left him trapped behind George Russell and the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz early on.

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McLaren needs "two big steps" to catch F1 rivals Ferrari and Red Bull

McLaren emerged from Bahrain's season opener as the fourth-fastest team, well behind Red Bull and Ferrari on race pace while nipping on the heels of Mercedes.

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Vasseur: Ferrari has clawed back 50% of its 2023 Bahrain F1 deficit

Carlos Sainz finished fourth in the 2023 season-opener, 48.0 seconds behind winner Max Verstappen, while this year the Spaniard was 25.1 seconds adrift of the Dutchman in third.

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Vasseur: Ferrari has clawed back 50% of Bahrain 2023 deficit

In the 2023 season-opener, Carlos Sainz finished fourth, 48.0 seconds behind winner Max Verstappen, while this year the Spaniard was 25.1 seconds adrift of the Dutchman, in third.

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Leclerc had "more than 100 degrees split" in brake temperature in F1 Bahrain GP

The Ferrari driver was constantly locking up his front tyres throughout the 2024 F1 opener, as he dropped from second to an eventual fourth place.

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Max Verstappen Dominates Bahrain Grand Prix Amid Team Turmoil

Max Verstappen's victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix sets the tone for an exciting F1 season with on-track excitement and off-track drama.

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F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen takes crushing victory in Red Bull 1-2

The reigning world champion crossed the line with a 22.4s gap over Perez to clinch his eighth successive F1 win, going back to his Suzuka win last year.

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F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen dominates in Red Bull 1-2

The reigning world champion crossed the line with a 22.4-second gap over Perez to clinch his eighth successive F1 win, stretching back to his Suzuka win last year.

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2024 F1 Bahrain GP results: Verstappen wins season opener

Verstappen beat his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz in the 57-lap race under the floodlights.

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Perez: Bahrain F1 Q3 mistake cost me top three grid position

The Mexican finished the Q3 session 0.358 seconds off Verstappen, with Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Carlos Sainz all just pipping him.

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F1 Bahrain GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel

Red Bull's Max Verstappen will line up on pole position ahead of the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc after topping Friday's qualifying session at Sakhir.

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F1 Bahrain Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

After all the talk and posturing of pre-season testing and practice, the true pace of the grid was revealed with Red Bull’s Verstappen taking his 33rd career F1 pole by beating Charles Leclerc.

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Bull runs, a Mercedes farewell tour, driver churn: Formula One storylines to keep an eye on

Formula One faced a crisis in 2020, but a documentary series sparked a resurgence, setting the stage for the 2024 season.

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Verstappen: Red Bull continuous gains key to beating Ferrari to Bahrain F1 pole

Although Red Bull had been predicted to resume its 2023 dominance after testing, Verstappen had not headlined any of the sessions leading up to the final stage of qualifying as Ferrari and Mercedes largely took the limelight. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc headed Q1 and Q2 respectively, but the Ferrari…

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