Paul Velasco, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Masterful Perez denies Verstappen

A masterful Sergio Perez won the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole position, denying his teammate Max Verstappen who stormed through the field to finish second, for another Red Bull one-two. Star of th... Read More...

Piastri shines in qualifying fires first warning at Norris

In only his second qualifying as a Formula 1 driver, this time for the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, rookie Oscar Piastri showed a glimpse of why he is one of the most highly rated youngsters in the sport, w... Read More...

Perez: Formula 1 cars come alive at this place

Sergio Perez enjoys the highspeed Jeddah circuit, which favours the fastest and bravest, the Red Bull driver powering to his second Formula 1 career pole start for the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as he did... Read More...

Alonso: Our strength has been on the long runs

Fernando Alonso's resurgence continued as he dazzled with Aston Martin in qualifying to secure a front-row start for the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and with an eye on another podium, the Spaniard believes... Read More...

Leclerc: Red Bull are on another planet

Charles Leclerc may have read our Jeddah FP3 headline: "Red Bull on another planet?" The Ferrari driver came to the same conclusion we did after a bittersweet qualifying for him at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Gran... Read More...

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Mighty Russell saves face for Mercedes, Hamilton struggles

George Russell delivered a mighty lap to claim fourth spot on the timing screens at the end of qualifying for the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver saving face for his team while his illustri... Read More...

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 18: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 18, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Verstappen: Very annoying for it to happen

A broken driveshaft cut short Max Verstappen's bid for pole position during qualifying for the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and is set to start the race on Sunday from P15 on the grid. Few would've bet on V... Read More...

Alonso: It has been a strong day for us

Fernando Alonso starred in Bahrain two Sundays ago, the Aston Martin was again the leading light, on Friday evening, during FP2 for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Alonso was the only one close to the Red Bull... Read More...

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Ferrari nowhere or playing great poker in Jeddah

Ferrari made light of their team's dismal showing in FP2 for Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz just making it into the top ten as the Reds appear to be in serious trouble or ... Read More...

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 17: Sparks fly behind Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 17, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Red Bull setting themsleves for another one-two

It would be foolish to bet against Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez scoring another one-two at Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. They finished that way in FP1 and granted they did not finish... Read More...

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Mercedes deep in trouble but Russell saves face

Mercedes are in deep trouble, as evidenced at the season opener ion Bahrain two weeks ago, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have a handful to drive this weekend as witnessed during Friday's free practice in ... Read More...

Alpine finally show up with strong Friday run

After a disappointing opening race in Bahrain with a ray of light in Pierre Gasly's last to P9 performance, Alpine team finally showed up with Esteban Ocon ending the first day fourth fastest on the first pra... Read More...

Inside Line: Red Bull and Max trigger déjà vu of F1 dominance

Let's be clear, I do not want to be writing this piece ahead of the second round of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship season but I am duty-bound to readers to prep them for the long season ahead, sharing ... Read More...

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Will Alpine kickstart their 2023 F1 season in Jeddah?

Before the 2023 Formula 1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, one might've thought Alpine and their drivers Esteban Ocon and team newcomer Pierre Gasly a fair wack at being among the midfield pace setters beca... Read More...

McLaren head to Jeddah with possibly worst car in F1

This weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will reveal if the McLaren MCL60 is the worst car on the grid because in Bahrain it did its drivers, Lando Norris and rookie Oscar Piastri, no favours. The writing was... Read More...

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Vasseur: At Ferrari I have resources and power like never before

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has reacted to widespread reports in Italian media big hitters that his team are in a "crisis of chaos" with key personnel departed, departing or sending out their CVs looking t... Read More...

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 05: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 05, 2023 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Ramirez: Verstappen is the modern day Ayrton Senna

Max Verstappen is Formula 1's modern-day Ayrton Senna says Jo Ramirez, the former McLaren man, who knew the late great Brazilain better than most and, at 81, still follows the sport with a keen eye. For much... Read More...

Villeneuve Pironi STREETS OF LONG BEACH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - APRIL 04: Didier Pironi and Gilles Villeneuve talk in the Ferrari pit during the United States GP West at Streets of Long Beach on April 04, 1982 in Streets of Long Beach, United States of America. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Torquil Jones: Fernando Alonso is like Gilles Villeneuve

Gilles Villeneuve! A friend of the late great Formula 1 driver is a friend of mine! Thus the chance to interview Torquil Jones, director of VILLENEUVE PIRONI, was a slam dunk for me, and here is the result of... Read More...

Author Paul Velasco