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“Everything About Formula E Intrigues Me”: Zane Maloney Goes Electric

The blue and yellow of the Barbados flag was displayed high as Zane Maloney stood victorious on the top step of the podium in Bahrain. Less than a year later, those colors adorned his gear once more—not in celebration of a win, but as he began a new chapter in Formula E. For young drivers, Formula 1 is the ultimate goal. Yet the “Boy from Barbados” made the bold decision to leave Formula 2 for an electric challenge.

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A Day In The Life Of A Footballer In Gaza

There was once a time when Mohammed Al-Sharif’s life in Gaza held a simple beauty filled with the freedom to roam his city and the unending joy of playing football. However, since October 7, 2023, Israel’s relentless bombardment has not only extinguished that simple beauty, but also forced athletes like Al-Sharif—a young footballer aspiring to turn professional—to grapple with a grim reality where survival overshadows ambition.

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‘We’ll Be In The Fight Until The End’ Gasly On Alpine’s P6 Charge

No team dreams of occupying the final row of the grid, yet for Alpine, this unwelcome reality was laid bare under the glaring lights of Bahrain. The message was clear: the 2024 season would be anything but smooth. For Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, tasked with propelling Alpine up the field, this meant navigating more than just the on-track battles.

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The Oakes Effect: How Alpine Aims To Reclaim F1 Glory

To describe Alpine’s season as “tumultuous” would barely scratch the surface. Yet, amidst this upheaval, an unyielding sense of resilience pulses within the very veins of the team. Nowhere was this more evident than in Brazil, where, under conditions ever-challenging, the Enstone outfit managed to maintain composure to secure a stunning double podium—a sense of resolve that also reverberates through the words of their Team Principal, Oliver Oakes.

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Max Verstappen Claims Fourth World Title, Joining F1 Greats

Under the glittering lights of the Las Vegas Strip, where fortunes are made and lost in a heartbeat, Max Verstappen didn’t leave his destiny to chance. The Dutchman was calm, calculated, and assured, knowing what risks to take, overtakes to make, and when to push, hauling his Red Bull across the chequered flag to secure his fourth consecutive World Championship. But this championship hasn’t been a smooth ride. What began as a seemingly unstoppable march to glory soon became a battle against unexpected technical challenges, mid-season upgrades gone wrong, and a resurgent McLaren team

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F1 Drivers Draw A Line: What’s Behind The FIA’s Swearing Crackdown?

Formula 1 has seen a crackdown on explicit language—the latest in a string of regulations enforced by the FIA in recent seasons. From restrictions on jewelry to mandates on underwear, F1’s governing body, the FIA, has implemented rules that some drivers feel have strayed too far into “trivial” territory.

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A New Era For Sauber F1: Gabriel Bortoleto To Complete 2025 Lineup

Sauber has finalized their 2025 driver lineup, officially parting ways with Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu. The Zurich-based team, which will soon operate under the Audi banner, has chosen to place their faith in up-and-coming talent Gabriel Bortoleto. The Brazilian will partner seasoned driver Nico Hulkenberg to spearhead Sauber’s transition into the future.

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Verstappen Ends Ten-Race Win Drought With Chaotic Brazilian GP Victory

The Dutch Lion comes alive in wet conditions. Formula 1 has witnessed it before, none more so than in Sao Paulo. Watching Max Verstappen take the win at the Brazilian Grand Prix rekindles recollections of his race in 2016. At the time, a young boy charging through the field, finding grip where those more mature, more seasoned couldn’t. His charge that day, bullish, reasserting that he was in fact brimming with potential that the paddock could not yet comprehend. And they knew it. It warranted a tip of the hat from three-time world champion Niki Lauda. That day, greatness recognized greatness—or yet-to-be-realized greatness.

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