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- shares Its the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix and before Formula One heads into the summer break, theres sure to be some fireworks around the Hungaroring circuit this weekend. It was a showstopper last time out at Silverstone with a heated battle between the two championship contenders from the moment the lights went out. The intense contest came to a premature end with Lewis Hamilton forcing Max Verstappen off the track, ending his race. Hamilton was victorious, closing the gap between the pair ...

- shares Formula One return to Monaco for the first time since 2019. The principality hosts the most glamorous round on the calendar, however COVID-19 restrictions may see a different vibe around the circuit this year. This wont stop people watching though as its known to be one of the most viewed races of the season – and it all kicks off tonight at 7:30pm AEST. Out on track this weekend you wont miss the cars of Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris, as the McLarens sport a Gulf-inspired histo...

- shares Formula One drivers arrived in Barcelona earlier this week for the Spanish Grand Prix. The fourth event and first back-to-back race for the season takes place at the famous Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Last week in Portugal it was Lewis Hamilton who reigned supreme, taking his 97th victory. Hell go into this race with an eight-point advantage in the championship. Other than the championship fight, the big news heading into this round is the announcement that Romain Grosjean is set...

- shares faster lap times, top speeds of close to 330km/h, and more overtaking opportunities at this November’s Formula One race after the Albert Park street circuit receives its first major overhaul in 25 years. Lap times are forecast to be slashed by up to five seconds, according to initial estimates, after seven corners on the 5.3km track are modified – and two are removed. A complete resurfacing of the circuit – the first since it was constructed in 1995 – will be undertaken af...

- shares Jack Brabham’s first ever Formula One car – the 1955 Cooper Bristol T40 – has been listed for sale in Monaco. Based on John Coopers existing T39 and built almost entirely by Sir Jack, the T40 is significant as the first mid-engined car to ever compete in the top tier of post-war Grand Prix racing. The Coopers mid-mounted 2.0-litre Bristol engine produced approximately 112kW, sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed transmission borrowed from a Citroen road car. The bespoke aerody...

- shares Australia’s next Formula One hopeful Oscar Piastri isn’t daunted by the task ahead of him in 2021 as he steps up into the FIA F2 Championship. Piastri, who won the FIA F3 Championship in 2020, steps into the Formula One feeder category with Prema Racing, the same outfit that took Mick Schumacher to the F2 title in 2020. Schumacher has since been signed by Haas F1 and will race in F1 this year. Piastri is hoping to follow in Schumacher’s wheel tracks. And like the son of seven-ti...