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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.

Max Verstappen Qualifies Fastest, But Carlos Sainz Will Start On Pole At Spa

August 27, 2022August 27, 2022 Michael Finley

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Due to six teams making major power unit changes, it will be Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz in the first grid position when lights go out on Sunday at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

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.

George Russell Stuns with Maiden F1 Pole for Hungarian Grand Prix

July 30, 2022 Alex Gintz

George Russell on the podium in Baku, Azerbaijan, 2022, LAT Images

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George Russell scored his first career pole in Formula 1 at the Hungaroring during Saturday’s qualifying session.

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.

F1 Midweek: Ferrari Strikes Back & Mick Gets Quick

July 12, 2022 Jack Swansey

Pole position qualifier Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari (C), Second placed qualifier Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari (L) and Third placed qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing (R) pose for a photo in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at the Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

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Carlos Sainz may be the key to Ferrari excelling as the 2022 F1 season continues, and Mick Schumacher has found his groove with Haas.

Ferrari Struck By Reliability Issues Once Again

July 10, 2022 Alex Gintz

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc drives in Formula One practice. (Photo: FIA)

Charles Leclerc on track in his Ferrari at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia (credit: FIA Media)

A late failure for Carlos Sainz and issues for Charles Leclerc almost denied the latter Ferrari driver of his win in Austria.

Charles Leclerc Holds On to Win in Austria in Spite of Throttle Issues

July 10, 2022July 10, 2022 Michael Finley

Race winner Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari, Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes and Laurent Mekies, Scuderia Ferrari Sporting Director stand on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on July 10, 2022 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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Charles Leclerc won the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix in dramatic fashion, holding off fan favorite Max Verstappen in spite of the former’s throttle issues.