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Slipstream Saturday: Max Verstappen on His Way to 2nd Title; Alpine a Confused Organization

September 5, 2022September 3, 2022 Ava Ladner

Oscar Piastri (credit: Alpine Media)

With eight races left on the calendar, Max Verstappen could conceivably clinch the title in four races at the Japanese GP.

NASCAR Choosing Spectacle Over Safety

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 Ava Ladner

#45: Kurt Busch, 23XI Racing, Monster Energy Toyota Camry

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Kurt Buschʻs continued absence highlights the concern that NASCAR may be overlooking its own efforts to keep drivers safe.

F1 Review: Max Verstappen Magnificent in Belgium as Ferrari Flounders … Again

September 1, 2022August 28, 2022 Ava Ladner

SPA, BELGIUM - AUGUST 28: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Second placed Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrate with their team after the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 28, 2022 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202208280754 // Usage for editorial use only //

Despite starting 14th, Max Verstappen made his drive look easy and essentially cruised to victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.

F1 Review: Red Bull & Mercedes Benefit from Ferrari Blunder in Hungary

August 1, 2022July 31, 2022 Ava Ladner

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In the last race before F1 takes its customary break, Max Verstappen coasted to a second straight victory Sunday (July 31) at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Slipstream Saturday: Can Ferrari Make Good at the Hungarian Grand Prix?

July 30, 2022July 30, 2022 Ava Ladner

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 29: Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing and The Netherlands during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 29, 2022 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202207290508 // Usage for editorial use only //

This weekend brings the final race before Formula 1 takes its summer break.

The New NASCAR?

July 28, 2022 Ava Ladner

#11: Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, FedEx Office Toyota Camry celebrates his victory

There have been many changes in the NASCAR Cup series over the past couple of weeks, highlighting a shift in what had previously been a staid attitude.

F1 Review: Max Verstappen Gifted French Grand Prix, Mercedes Earn Double Podium

July 25, 2022July 24, 2022 Ava Ladner

Max Verstappen raises his arm in victory after the French Grand Prix. (Photo: Getty Images)

LE CASTELLET, FRANCE - JULY 24: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of France at Circuit Paul Ricard on July 24, 2022 in Le Castellet, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202207240581 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen earned his seventh win of the 2022 Formula 1 season, benefitting from Charles Leclerc recording a DNF after leading the race.

Slipstream Saturday: Is the French Grand Prix Ferrariʻs to Lose?

July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 Ava Ladner

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Ferrari look poised to win at Circuit Paul Ricard, but Red Bull won with Max Verstappen at last year’s French Grand Prix.

F1 Review: Charles Leclerc Earns 3rd Win at Red Bullʻs Home Track

July 10, 2022 Ava Ladner

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What had looked like a race that Max Verstappen would dominate turned into one where Charles Leclerc became the force.

F1 Midweek: Silverstone Protest, Porpoising Intervention, First-Time Winners & Ferrari Drama

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 Ava Ladner, Alex Gintz and Michael Finley

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The F1 writers address notable topics in F1 after the British Grand Prix had protestors who illegally entered, Carlos Sainz winning his first race, and Ferrari exhibiting all the of the form that has made them the sportʻs best drama.