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It's 50 years since Lella Lombardi became F1's first and only female point scorer

Exactly 50 years ago today, a chaotic Spanish Grand Prix came to an end after just 29 laps following a deadly crash. Half points were awarded to the top six finishers, which included Italian racer Lella Lombardi.

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Spanish GP Sprint crash still “best day of the year” for Fabio Quartararo

Fabio Quartararo takes pole position in Spanish Grand Prix, ends three-year drought, and fights for first place despite crashing out on second lap.

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Why the FIA can't be too confident F1's flexi-wing saga is over

The FIA has given a further clarification over its decision to keep tightening Formula 1's rear wing deflection tests, and defended the delay of its stricter front wing tests until the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Effect of F1 flexi-wing clampdown "impossible to predict"

The effect of Formula 1's scheduled clampdown on flexi-wings at this year's Spanish Grand Prix has received mixed predictions from McLaren's Zak Brown and Red Bull's Christian Horner.

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How RB identified its Barcelona F1 upgrade issues

RB rolled back on its Barcelona floor after identifying it as the main reason its Spanish Grand Prix upgrades missed the mark, according to technical director Jody Egginton.

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Was the 2024 Belgian GP one of Formula 1's closest races?

1. Mark Webber, Red Bull2. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes (+0.643s)3. Fernando Alonso, Ferrari (+0.947s) Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing RB8 (Photo by: Sutton Images) The 2012 Monaco Grand Prix is mostly remembered for Michael Schumacher's fastest time in qualifying, which to this day would still make him the oldest polesitter since…

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"Overcritical" Norris chasing final percent to beat Verstappen in F1

Lando Norris admits he was too critical of his Spanish Grand Prix start as he tries to find ways to beat Max Verstappen in Formula 1.

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What Norris's last-stint regret tells us about F1's tyre mastery trick

While Lando Norris’s hopes of victory in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix were effectively derailed by his start, there was equally a phase late on that proved just as critical.

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What Norris’s last-stint regret tells us about F1’s tyre mastery trick

While Lando Norris’s hopes of victory in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix were effectively derailed by his start, there was equally a phase late on that proved as critical.

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McLaren: Norris could have done nothing more to win F1 Spanish GP

Lando Norris may have been kicking himself for losing out in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix, but the team reckons there was nothing more he could have done.

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10 things we learned at the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix

Only tepid expectations preceded this year’s edition of the Spanish Grand Prix. Most expected the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya's painful adherence to conventional track design to suit the Red Bulls perfectly, given the team had laboured with literal and metaphorical bumps in the road.

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Russell inspired by 2011 Alonso start to swoop into F1 Spanish GP lead

George Russell says he was inspired by Fernando Alonso's rocket start in 2011 to grab the Spanish Grand Prix lead.

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Max Verstappen Triumphs In Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix

Max Verstappen's victory at the Spanish Grand Prix showcases his exceptional driving skills and determination, solidifying his position as a top contender ...

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Fire Forces Mclaren Team Evacuation At Spanish Grand Prix

Fire incident at Spanish Grand Prix leads to McLaren suite evacuation. McLaren drivers unaffected, Norris secures pole position.

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Russell explains F1 Spanish GP qualifying mix-up with Hamilton

George Russell has explained his frustration over team-mate Lewis Hamilton's outlap in Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying, explaining both Mercedes drivers were angling for the same slipstream.

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RB upgrades "encouraging" despite Spanish F1 qualifying disaster

Daniel Ricciardo has insisted RB's Spanish Grand Prix performance with an upgraded car was "encouraging" despite both drivers missing out on Q2.

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F1 Spanish GP: Norris beats Verstappen to pole by 0.020s

Lando Norris snatched pole position from championship leader Max Verstappen late on in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying, finding just 0.02s on his final flying lap to secure his second F1 pole.

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Leclerc, Stroll escape penalties for collisions in Spanish GP practice

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll have received a reprimand for making contact with other cars during Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix third free practice. Towards the end of Saturday's FP3 session, Leclerc was impeded by Lando Norris through Turn 5, which provoked an angry response from…

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Four drivers investigated after F1 Spanish GP practice collisions

Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris are all under investigation by Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix stewards following two bizarre separate collisions in final practice.

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Verstappen's skinny Red Bull wing clouds F1 Spanish GP picture

Max Verstappen’s rivals are adamant Formula 1 is set for a Canada-style multi-team battle at the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix, but a key set-up change is set to boost the Red Bull driver.

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What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 F1 Spanish GP

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes topped the times as practice at Formula 1’s 2024 Spanish Grand Prix got under way, while Red Bull and Max Verstappen appeared to be struggling.

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