I love watching F2 and F3 as I get to see the upcoming talent as champions often move up to F1. There are two drivers for each team in F2 and three drivers for each team in F3. They race with the same chassis, but each team is allowed to make changes to the front and rear wing for example. This makes racing exciting and competitive. Champions of the junior series often move up to F1 when the opportunity arrives.
Ranking five rising stars who could break onto the F1 grid in coming seasons
The F1 grid has a number of drivers entering the final laps of their illustrious careers, with driving contracts expiring left and right this year. The likes of Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo might only have one or two more seasons left at the elite level of the sport.…
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Nine things you need to know about…Ferrari driver Oliver Bearman
Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing were dominant once again at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – but this time there was another name hogging the headlines. Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz was ruled out of the race after being diagnosed with appendicitis, opening the door for Oliver Bearman to get his chance to shine in…
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Nine things you need to know about Mercedes star Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Australia will host F1, F2 and F3 this weekend and will provide action and excitement around Albert Park in Melbourne. If you’ve been following F1 news at all this year you’ve no doubt heard the name Kimi Antonelli pop up. When Lewis Hamilton announced his shock move to Ferrari for the 2025 F1 season, the…
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Nine things you need to know about Red Bull Racing reserve driver Liam Lawson
Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing dominated at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – but there was a hint of change in the air. Oliver Bearman stepped in for Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz after being diagnosed with appendicitis, creating an opportunity for a rookie driver. The 18-year-old Brit sparked conversation about the talent of young…
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Nine things you need to know about Japan’s Yuki Tsunoda
With the Japanese Grand Prix this Sunday, Japanese F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda will be excited to drive in his home country. The Red Bull-affiliated driver has driven for the junior team, the newly-named Visa CashApp RB, ever since his debut for them in 2021. Tsunoda has had many team-mates throughout his time in F1 so…
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Nine things you need to know about China’s Zhou Guanyu
With the Chinese Grand Prix taking place this Sunday, F1 driver Zhou Guanyu will be excited to drive in his home country for the first time at the highest level of motorsport. Zhou debuted for Alfa Romeo Sauber in 2022 and has driven for them ever since, despite the team being renamed Stake F1 Team…
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Five things you need to know about Theo Pourchaire’s IndyCar debut
F2’s 2023 champion Theo Pourchaire drove in his first IndyCar race for Arrow McLaren at Long Beach last Sunday, and finished an impressive 11th. The Frenchman became the latest rookie to race in IndyCar, whilst still competing in this year’s Super Formula championship in Japan. Pourchaire filled in for the injured David Malukas, who had…
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Nine things you need to know about Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur
Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen suffered an issue with his brakes overheating. This stunning victory is the second for Ferrari’s team principal Frederic Vasseur, having been in this role for the Italian team since 2023. The 55-year-old Frenchman has had a long career in motorsport, managing many racing teams such…
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