McLaren's Lando Norris secured the top spot on the starting grid for the Brazilian Grand Prix after a chaotic qualifying session, in which multiple crashes and red flags disrupted the session. The rain-soaked conditions provided a challenge for many drivers, including championship contender Max Verstappen, who will start in 17th due to a grid penalty. Meanwhile, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton failed to make it out of Q1 after struggling in the wet weather, and will start from the back of the grid.
During an interview with The Paddock Project, Formula One driver Yuki Tsunoda was asked who he would choose to be stranded with on an island. To everyone's surprise, he chose his former teammate Daniel Ricciardo over his close friend Pierre Gasly. Tsunoda cited Ricciardo's jovial personality and their shared love for singing and wine as the reasons for his choice. Despite only spending a short time as teammates, Tsunoda credits Ricciardo for helping him become more composed both on and off the track.
In a rain-soaked and chaotic qualifying session for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris clinched pole position while Red Bull rival Max Verstappen only managed to qualify 17th. Verstappen's penalty for changing his engine means that he will start well outside of the top ten, while George Russell and Yuki Tsunoda will start on the front row alongside Norris. After the session was delayed due to heavy rain, Verstappen and his team were frustrated by the timing of the red flag after Lance Stroll's crash, which hindered their chances of a restart. The focus now shifts to the Grand Prix where Verstappen's commanding lead in the championship will be put to the test.
Up-and-coming Formula 1 driver, Liam Lawson, is given another chance to showcase his abilities in the RB team as he replaces Daniel Ricciardo for the remainder of the 2024 season. Despite only being confirmed to compete in six races, Red Bull expects Lawson to perform on par with his teammate, Yuki Tsunoda. Lawson's journey with Red Bull began as a replacement for Ricciardo in AlphaTauri in 2023, showing promising performances but was ultimately snubbed for a full-time seat. Now, with Ricciardo's departure, Lawson has the opportunity to prove himself as a worthy contender in the 2025 season.
After Red Bull Racing announced that Liam Lawson would replace Daniel Ricciardo for the remaining 2024 season, rumors started circulating about the Australian driver's retirement. However, F1 photojournalist Kym Illman hints at a surprise twist in Ricciardo's future, suggesting that he may not be done with the sport just yet. With the possibility of Lawson replacing Sergio Perez, or even Yuki Tsunoda, for the 2025 season, Ricciardo could make a comeback to F1 if he performs well. The uncertainty surrounding the team's decision and the potential for a reconsideration definitely makes for an intriguing story.
As the prestigious Wimbledon 2024 begins today at the All England Club in London, Indian players are all set to take the field in different categories. Sumit Nagal will be facing world No. 53 Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round while Rohan Bopanna will be in action with his doubles partner Matthew Ebden. N Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri will also be competing in the men's doubles category, with tough opponents in their first-round matches. Catch all the excitement live on Star Sports Network or Disney+ Hotstar.
Max Verstappen dominated the Miami GP Sprint, beating Charles Leclerc to victory in a thrilling race. Lewis Hamilton's race was filled with incidents, ultimately resulting in a penalty. Despite challenges from Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo, Verstappen managed to stay ahead and secure the win. Hamilton's penalty allowed Yuki Tsunoda to secure the final point and Nico Hulkenberg to give Haas more points with a seventh-place finish.
After an eventful start to the Formula 1 season in Australia, the focus now shifts to Japan for the next race. Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who suffered a DNF in the last race, will be looking to reclaim his position as one of the favourites for pole position in Suzuka. All eyes will also be on Yuki Tsunoda, the only local driver on the grid. Follow The Sporting News' live updates for all the action in the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying session.
Amidst all the excitement surrounding Max Verstappen's win at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, it was 18-year-old Oliver Bearman who captured the spotlight with his impressive seventh-place finish for Ferrari. Bearman, who was called up unexpectedly to replace Carlos Sainz Jr., put on a dazzling performance, overtaking seasoned drivers like Yuki Tsunoda, Zhou Guanyu, and Nico Hulkenberg to earn six points for the Italian team. Despite his limited experience, Bearman proved his worth on the track, earning praise from Ferrari and winning the hearts of fans worldwide.
It was an intense race between V-CARB teammates Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda at the 2024 Bahrain GP. Both drivers were fighting for points, but a team call for a driver swap caused tension between them. In the end, Ricciardo finished ahead of Tsunoda, increasing their rivalry as they fight for the 2025 Red Bull seat. However, for Ricciardo, his future in F1 may be in jeopardy if he doesn't impress Red Bull.