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When and where to watch the Australian GP, IndyCar and more this weekend
TV Times
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Albert Park this weekend. Here’s how to watch the Australian Grand Prix and more.
How Hamilton and Ecclestone’s escalating feud prompted Massa’s new mission
News Focus
Posted onLewis Hamilton told the world not to listen to “old voices” like Bernie Ecclestone. Unfortunately for him, Felipe Massa has done just that.
Is the FIA right to make ten seconds the new standard for penalties?
Debates and Polls
Posted onIs the FIA right to increase its standard time penalty in Formula 1 from five to ten seconds? Have your say in this week’s poll.
Caption Competition 238: Vasseur makes a point
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat is Frederic Vasseur saying to Alessandro Alunni Bravi here? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
The great go-slows: 10 times F1 drivers threw out the anchor – for different reasons
Formula 1
Posted onHaas did nothing new by telling Kevin Magnussen to slow down last weekend – Formula 1 drivers have had many other reasons to back off before.
“So I’ve got nothing to worry about?” – The best unheard team radio from Jeddah
Formula 1
Posted onA selection of the best unheard team radio messages in Jeddah from Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and other drivers.
“My tyres are dying”: Stroll’s short-lived struggle until he hit the wall
Formula 1
Posted onAfter a solid start to his season in Bahrain, Lance Stroll endured a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix which was as tough as it was brief.
“He’s so fast”: How Hamilton saw his fruitless pursuit of Norris
Formula 1
Posted on“That’s impressive through the high-speed” said Lewis Hamilton when he saw how Lando Norris’ McLaren tackled Jeddah’s fastest corners.
Single win for Williams while Red Bull rack up 114 in 20 seasons to overtake them
2024 Saudi Arabian GP stats and facts
Posted onSince arriving in F1 20 years ago Red Bull have beaten Williams’ wins tally while they scored just a single win. Here’s the stats from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
“You need to go more slowly”: The radio calls behind Haas’s controversial point
Formula 1
Posted onHaas infuriated their rivals by ordering one driver to delay other cars so his team mate could score a point. Their radio chatter reveals how.
2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onFrom some embrassing errors to others exceeding expectations, here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Virtually unbeatable Verstappen puts simracing aside to collect Jeddah win
2024 Saudi Arabian GP report
Posted onAfter sharpening his skills on iRacing, Max Verstappen scored a clinical victory in Jeddah, while newcomer Oliver Bearman starred.
Vote for your 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Rate the race: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onThe 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit in pictures.
Verstappen’s record lap puts Ferrari and Mercedes further behind than last year
Lap time watch: 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
Posted onFerrari and Mercedes are further behind Red Bull than last year after Max Verstappen broke the track record at Jeddah.
2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying day for the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, where Oliver Bearman made a surprise appearance at Ferrari.
Verstappen quickest as Zhou crashes heavily in final practice
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen led final practice at Jeddah as Zhou Guanyu crashed heavily and Oliver Bearman made his debut for Ferrari.
How teams have tweaked their cars to hit higher speeds in Jeddah
Formula 1
Posted onJust one week after the first race of 2024, most teams have brought upgrades for the second round to make their cars even quicker around the high-speed Jeddah course.