Kevin Melro, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

Data Crunch: A wild one in Hungary

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes fumbled on Sunday as Esteban Ocon secured a sensational career first win during an epic Hungarian Grand Prix bringing home his and Alpine’s first Formula 1 win in the process. Let... Read More...

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Data Crunch: Hamilton stuns to claim pole 101

A stunning lap from Lewis Hamilton saw him secure pole position number 101 as Mercedes won the qualifying battle in sweltering Budapest heat, with the first measurable development gain of the season. Let’s c... Read More...

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KartCMP1: Hungarian Grand Prix pre-race notes

Lewis Hamilton chases win number 100 at the Hungarian Grand Prix on his quest to become the only driver to record nine victories at a single venue, as Red Bull seek justice after their zero points Silverstone... Read More...

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British Grand Prix: Data analysis from an incident-packed race

Lewis Hamilton secured his 99th victory during an explosive British Grand Prix - the eighth Silverstone win of his career. Let’s crunch the numbers and see what really went on in Silverstone. Below I have... Read More...

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Qualifying Data Crunch: How did Hamilton manage pole?

Lewis Hamilton returned his Mercedes to form delivering the fastest lap in qualifying ahead of Max Verstappen, much to the delight of the British fans on a Friday afternoon in Silverstone. Let’s crunch the n... Read More...

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KartCMP1: British Grand Prix pre-race notes

A new era dawns upon Formula 1 with the arrival of Sprint Qualifying, as the stress of what is becoming a must win scenario intensifies at Mercedes. Here’s what’s happening heading into Round 10 in Silversto... Read More...

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KartCMP1: Austrian Grand Prix Data Crunch

To the delight of his Orange Army, Max Verstappen punished his rivals with a Grand Slam on route to his 15th victory at the second of two races at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday, this time the Austrian Grand Pri... Read More...

KartCMP1: Spielberg Qualifying Data Crunch

Max Verstappen bagged his seventh pole position today highlighting the importance of a strong initial Q3 run as both Mercedes drivers stumbled, and it was made well known by the huge and loud Verstappen 'Oran... Read More...

SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JUNE 30: The Red Bull Ring where Scuderia Toro Rosso will be competing during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 30, 2016 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // P-20160630-01140 // Usage for editorial use only // Please go to www.redbullcontentpool.com for further information. //

KartCMP1: Austrian Grand Prix pre-race notes

It is advantage Red Bull as Max Verstappen looks to shutout his Mercedes championship rival Lewis Hamilton, and become the first driver to sweep a triple-header in Formula 1. Here’s what’s happening heading ... Read More...

SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JUNE 27: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Red Bull Racing RB16B Honda leads the field into turn one at the start during the F1 Grand Prix of Styria at Red Bull Ring on June 27, 2021 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

KartCMP1: Styrian Grand Prix Data Crunch

A perfect performance from the sensational and true driver of the day Max Verstappen, compounded by Mercedes' slip in race-day pace leaves the defending champs with a mountain to climb ahead of the next leg o... Read More...

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KartCMP1: Styria Qualifying Data Crunch

Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton were left scrambling under extreme pressure from Red Bull as Max Verstappen dialled up the heat with his strongest Formula 1 pole position lap to date. Let’s crunch the numbers fr... Read More...

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KartCMP1: Styrian Grand Prix pre-race notes

Formula 1 heads to Austria for the first of two races on Red Bull’s home soil as the championship power struggle rages on at the Red Bull Ring. Here’s what’s happening heading into Round 8, the Styrian Grand... Read More...

KartCMP1: French Grand Prix Data Crunch

Miniscule errors were on full amplification as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton fully committed to opposite strategies in an absolutely thrilling French Grand Prix. Let’s crunch the numbers and see what rea... Read More...

Pole for Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and 2nd for Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1.19.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day.- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Only

KartCMP1: Paul Ricard Qualifying Data Crunch

During qualifying for the 2021 French Grand Prix, Max Verstappen delivered an exceptional lap to hold off Lewis Hamilton in one of his most polished Q3 performances of the season. Let’s crunch the numbers fr... Read More...

KartCMP1: French Grand Prix pre-race notes

The 2021 Formula 1 season heads to Le Castellet for the French Grand Prix with championship rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton looking to put their zero point scores in Baku behind them. Here’s what’s ... Read More...

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KartCMP1: Hamilton v Verstappen title battle analysed

Six races into the 2021 Formula 1 season and Max Verstappen leads Lewis Hamilton in the drivers' championship with a gruelling triple-header to come. It’s anyone’s championship for the first time in a long t... Read More...

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KartCMP1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix Data Crunch

Seemingly destined for an impressive Red Bull one-two, the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix delivered a wicked twist tight at the end of a memorable race packed full of drama and surprises. Looking back on Round 6... Read More...

KartCMP1: Baku Qualifying Data Crunch

Charles Leclerc stole the show today in qualifying, thumping both championship front runners as Ferrari notch up their second pole position the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, their second in a row. Let’s crunch the ... Read More...

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