F1: FIA reveals Max Verstappen’s public interest responsibilities
After the season finale in Abu Dhabi, the FIA announced that Max Verstappen's punishment will be carried out in Rwanda, where the Red Bull driver will attend the FIA Awards Ceremony. Max Verstappen faces an FIA penalty for swearing during a Singapore Grand Prix press conference, which he will host when he attends the FIA's annual awards ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, on December 13 meeting. The Red Bull driver won his fourth Formula One world championship in 2017. A "public interest work" penalty was issued for using vulgar language during the Singapore Grand Prix in September during the 2024 Formula 1 season. In protest, Verstappen gave a brief response at a later press conference, opting to hold his own media briefing outside the paddock. As part of his penalty and championship duties, Verstappen will compete in Rwanda's grassroots motorsport program organized by the Rwanda Automobile Club. The program focuses on developing young talent using locally made FIA affordable off-road vehicles.…
F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri fights for second place
The streets of Baku held many surprises for Formula 1 fans and delivered a series of rather surprising results. In qualifying, Charles Leclerc took pole position by a wide margin, while second in the championship, Lando Norris, was eliminated in Q1. Then, in the race, Oscar Piastri managed to take the lead from Charles Leclerc to take his second win in Formula 1. Since there was no drama surrounding team orders this time around, Piastri won the race through pure speed and racing skill, so it actually felt like a win. A somewhat bizarre collision between Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez late in the race saw George Russell take the final spot on the podium. This weekend was great for Michael, despite a somewhat rocky start. Based on their recent form, they seemed like an unbeatable team. However, Lando Norris failed at the first hurdle in qualifying and could only finish 17th, while Max Verstappen finished sixth. Piastri qualified second…
F1: Zak Brown admits surprise at McLaren’s strong position
Zak Brown admits that McLaren's rapid rise to the championship in 2024 has exceeded expectations. Currently, the team is only 42 points behind Red Bull in the constructors' standings, and its progress is indeed remarkable. Zak Brown is excited about McLaren's meteoric rise during the 2024 Formula 1 season. The team's leap from midfield to title contender has surprised even Brown, who had expected such success by 2025. McLaren's comeback over the past two seasons has been one of the most talked-about stories in the sport. From finishing fourth in the Constructors' Championship in 2023, they now mount a serious challenge to Red Bull's dominance. Brilliant performances from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have closed the gap to just 42 points behind the championship leader. To overtake Red Bull, McLaren will need everything to go perfectly - race wins, second places and fastest laps - as well as rare mistakes from its rivals. While it's a tall order, Brown is…
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