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Carlos Sainz’s major accident at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP

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2 years ago

November 24, 2023

Kyle

Carlos Sainz’s major accident at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Carlos Sainz was hoping to forget his bad luck at the Las Vegas Grand Prix and finish the season on a positive note at the final race in Abu Dhabi. However, the weekend did not start in the best way for the Spaniard, as he suffered a serious accident in the second free practice session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which resulted in a severe impact to the Turn 3 protection.

The first free practice session was not representative, with the Spaniard making several adjustments and height changes without good results, but then Carlos Sainz took to the track in free practice 2. , aiming to find the key to the setting. your Ferrari SF23 in a more typical situation.

In the first session, the Ferrari was already showing signs of being too bouncy, and in the area of Turns 2 and 3 young driver Schwartzman, who replaced Leclerc in free practice 1, almost lost control of the car due to was. This bounce required Ferrari to adjust the ride height to find the best compromise between the car’s maximum load and the lowest possible ride height.

However, at the start of free practice 2, that rebound, and a loss of grip due to the dirty air emanating from the car he was chasing, caused him to lose control of his Ferrari at Turn 3 and crash into the outside protection. Fast, fast. The left side of the car was destroyed and it remains to be seen whether Ferrari will need to replace the gearbox.

“I crashed, guys. Dirty air from the car[in front of me]. That caused me to spin out a lot. I think it was the dirty air and the boat.” Sainz said on the radio:

At the moment, Sainz is disappointed by the accident as he did not get the chance to ride in free practice 2, which is important to find the best set-up for the car, as well as gain confidence for tomorrow’s qualifying and recovery. Great damage was sustained. Data on long distance driving and tire deterioration.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

Kyle

I am a writer at Sportish, where I mainly cover sports news. I’ve also written for The Guardian and ESPN Brasil, and my work has been featured on NBC Sports, SI.com and more. Before working in journalism, I was an athlete: I played football for Colgate University and competed in the US Open Cross Country Championships.

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Sponsor of the new F1 team: “How could Ferrari do this to the car?”

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2 hours ago

January 14, 2026

Ruth

Sponsor of the new F1 team: “How could Ferrari do this to the car?”

Revolut, the name sponsor of the Audi Formula 1 team, criticized the exterior design of Ferrari’s other name partner, HP, which carries the blue logo.

Ferrari and HP announced a multi-year title sponsorship agreement almost two years ago. The contract led to visible changes in the appearance of the Italian team’s cars, especially the appearance of the blue elements on the traditional red livery.

Revolut Marketing Director Antoine Le Nel said he thought this design decision was unsuccessful.

“Brand identity is extremely important. At Revolut, design and user experience are very important and everything needs to fit together. No offense, but what HP and Ferrari have done in terms of design is not a good solution. How to paint a red car blue?”

Le Nel also touched upon positive examples of branding in Formula 1, highlighting Mastercard’s collaboration with McLaren as well as the integration of the Google Chrome brand.

Source: Sport UA

Ruth

Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.

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McLaren: ‘It’s easy to forget that he’s only been in Formula 1 for three years’

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2 hours ago

January 14, 2026

Ruth

McLaren: ‘It’s easy to forget that he’s only been in Formula 1 for three years’

McLaren CEO Zak Brown is confident Oscar Piastri will continue to improve after the Australian driver won the Formula 1 championship last season.

Piastri could become the first Australian champion since Alan Jones in 1980. He led the overall standings for 15 stages and almost six months, from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in April until the Mexican Grand Prix in October, when he lost the lead.

At the end of the 24-stage season, the Australian lost 13 points to teammate Lando Norris, who eventually became champion. Max Verstappen finished the race 11 points ahead of Piastri after a late-season collapse.

Throughout the year, Piastri repeatedly expressed his dissatisfaction with team decisions, especially at the Italian and Singapore Grand Prix; According to him, McLaren preferred Norris, which was also reflected in their radio conversations.

But Zac Brown insists Piastri’s contribution deserves the biggest praise and believes his time will come.

“He’s had an incredible season. It’s easy to forget that Oscar has only been racing in Formula 1 for three years.”

He drives with experience and skill that belies his age and always behaves as professionally as possible.

From day one we knew we had a real star. I have no doubt that his star will continue to rise.”

Source: Sport UA

Ruth

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Not Norris or Verstappen. F1 legend makes shocking prediction for 2026

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11 hours ago

January 14, 2026

Ruth

Not Norris or Verstappen. F1 legend makes shocking prediction for 2026

Legendary Formula 1 pilot Heinz-Harald Frentzen expressed an unexpected opinion about who will win the championship title in the 2026 season.

Frentzen raced in F1 from 1994 to 2003, competing for five different teams: Sauber, Williams, Jordan, Prost and Arous. But despite countless appearances, he was never at the right place and time to compete for the title.

In the fourth season, Frentzen became vice-champion of the Jordanian team, losing only to teammate Jacques Villeneuve after Michael Schumacher was disqualified in the final standings. This remains his best result in his career.

Just before the start of the 2026 season, as 11 teams prepared to subject their cars to new technical regulations, 58-year-old Frentzen published an unexpected prediction on social media.

Frentzen’s former Jordan teammate Damon Hill asked him at “X” who would win the title in 2026, and Frentzen replied:

“Fernando Alonso.”

Two-time champion Fernando Alonso is preparing to start his 23rd season in Formula 1, his fourth with Aston Martin. The team was actively preparing for the 2026 season by investing all the necessary resources in the car and inviting the best experts from Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari and other teams. Among the main experts is the legendary engineer Adrian Newey.