Formula-1

Russell was the best in the first practice of the Dutch Grand Prix, the gearbox broke down in Verstappen’s car

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3 years ago

September 2, 2022

Sophia

Russell was the best in the first practice of the Dutch Grand Prix, the gearbox broke down in Verstappen’s car

Photo: © Vince Mignott/MB Media / Contributor / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

British Mercedes driver George Russell was the best in the first free practice of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.

Russell’s time is 1 minute 12.455 seconds.

The second result also belongs to the Mercedes driver, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The third was the Spanish Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz.

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) encountered technical problems early in training. After ten minutes of the session, he stopped the car on the track and complained about the gearbox failure, which was later confirmed. The practice was interrupted by red flags and soon resumed.

Verstappen leads the overall standings.

The second practice starts later on Friday, the third practice and qualification will take place on September 3rd, and the race on the 4th.

Grand Prix of the Netherlands. Zandvoort

First free practice

1. George Russell (Great Britain, Mercedes) – 1.12.455

2. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain, Mercedes) – +0.240

3. Carlos Sainz (Spain, Ferrari) – +0.390

4. Lando Norris (Great Britain, McLaren) – +0.474

5. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia, McLaren) – +0.622

6. Charles Leclerc (Monaco, Ferrari) – +0.672

7. Sergio Perez (Mexico, Red Bull) – +0.961

8. Fernando Alonso (Spain, Alpin) – +1.178

9. Esteban Ocon (France, Alpin) – +1,508

10. Alexander Albon (Thailand, Williams) – +1,608 …

19. Max Verstappen (Netherlands, Red Bull) – +2.259 …

Source: Sportbox

Sophia

Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.

Formula-1

Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

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7 hours ago

December 26, 2025

Gary

Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

Michael Schumacher. Japanese Grand Prix 2000. First title with Ferrari / Photo: © Clive Mason / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Royal Racing, Racing News 365 reports with reference to GQ Sports.

The German pilot’s fortune is estimated at $790 million.

Second on this list is seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton ($304 million). In third place is two-time championship winner Spaniard Fernando Alonso ($264 million).

World champion Kimi Raikkonen (254 million) took fourth place in the ranking, three-time champion Niki Lauda (203 million) was in fifth place.

Source: Sportbox

Gary

I am a sports journalist who has written for a number of Sportish. I have a background in journalism and have been writing since I was young. My main focus is sports news, but I also write about general news. I am currently working as an author at Sportish.

Formula-1

Three Formula 1 teams filed a lawsuit due to the possible technical advantage of Mercedes and Red Bull

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3 days ago

December 23, 2025

Gary

Three Formula 1 teams filed a lawsuit due to the possible technical advantage of Mercedes and Red Bull

Formula 1 track in Las Vegas / Photo: © Alex Bierens de Haan / Stringer / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

The Ferrari, Audi and Aston Martin teams have filed a joint lawsuit with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) over the advantage that Mercedes and Red Bull may have in the 2026 season under the new technical regulations, The Race reports.

In 2026, Formula 1 will switch to new technical regulations, which provide for a reduction in the fuel compression ratio in power plants from 18:1 to 16:1. This indicator will be monitored off the track.

According to the source, Mercedes and Red Bull have found a way to pass the tests while maintaining the actual race compression ratio at 18:1. This could give teams an advantage of 0.3-0.4 seconds per lap.

— The regulations clearly define the maximum compression ratio and the method for measuring it, based on static conditions at ambient temperature. This procedure remains unchanged despite the reduction in the permissible compression ratio for 2026, the FIA said in a statement.

The FIA does not intend to change the regulations at least until the tests are carried out. Teams are allowed to update their power unit designs every six races of the season.

Source: Sportbox

Gary

Formula-1

Lando Norris received the Formula 1 championship trophy at a ceremony in Tashkent

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2 weeks ago

December 13, 2025

Gary

Lando Norris received the Formula 1 championship trophy at a ceremony in Tashkent

Lando Norris / Photo: © Handout / Handout / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

The British driver of the McLaren team, Lando Norris, received the Formula 1 championship cup for winning the individual competition of the 2025 season, the series press service reports.

The FIA Awards ceremony took place in Tashkent.

The capital of Uzbekistan is hosting the FIA General Assembly, which held elections for the organization’s president on Friday. President Mohammed bin Sulayem was re-elected to a second four-year term. Ben Sulayem took part in the awards ceremony for Norris and other FIA Awards winners.

On Sunday, 26-year-old Norris finished third in the final race of the 2025 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and won the championship title for the first time in his career, ending the four-year hegemony of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. In the team competition (Constructors’ Championship), McLaren won.

Source: Sportbox

Gary