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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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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

“Smooth operator” Carlos Sainz put on a masterclass drive at the lively Mexico Grand Prix, sticking his scarlet Ferrari at the top of the podium. The celebration, though, was imbued with bittersweet emotion, as Sainz reflected earlier on the fact that he won’t be behind the wheel for Ferrari’s title push next year, a campaign he's been involved in building. Ferrari, though, fresh off their commanding 1-2 in Austin, carried that momentum into the second leg of the Americas triple-header, determined to keep their sights on the Constructors’ title. The prancing horses have jumped Red Bull for second in the standings, just 29 points off leaders McLaren. But where has this momentum come from?

Red Bull faced scrutiny over suspected ride height adjustments ahead of the US GP. An FIA investigation cleared them, but lingering questions keep the paddock buzzing.

The 2025 Formula 1 season promises to deliver one of the most dramatic lineup shakeups in recent memory. With Hamilton's stunning move to Ferrari, the arrival of four rookies—Kimi Antonelli, Liam Lawson, Jack Doohan, and Ollie Bearman—Sainz's shift to Williams, and Ocon joining Haas, the grid is brimming with fresh talent and unexpected transfers. Yet, amidst all these changes, one seat remains unclaimed. Sauber has already confirmed Nico Hülkenberg for 2025, but the question lingers: who will be his teammate as the team eyes a crucial turning point?

The 2024 season began in familiar turmoil for Williams, hindered by a heavy car and sluggish performance, with points frustratingly out of reach until the Monaco Grand Prix. Fast forward to Azerbaijan, and the once-struggling team celebrated both drivers finishing in the points. However, this transformation didn’t happen overnight. It was a result of chiseling away at their weaknesses, making methodical, incremental changes race after race, and turning a disastrous weekend at Zandvoort into a springboard for steady progress. From the back of the pack, Williams has clawed their way into the midfield. But how exactly did this turnaround unfold?

Under the lights of Marina Bay, Daniel Ricciardo lingered in his cockpit a little longer at Parc Fermé after the Grand Prix. Rumors surrounding his exit from Formula 1 had been brewing since the beginning of the Singapore GP weekend, but even without official confirmation, his departure seemed imminent. “The cockpit is something that I got very used to for many years, and I just wanted to savor the moment,” said the Australian driver. On Thursday, it was announced that he would be replaced by fellow antipodean Liam Lawson for the rest of the 2024 season.