F1 at Risk of Becoming a ‘Quali Championship’ as Races Lack Overtakes

SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 leads Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes and Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504060336 // Usage for editorial use only //

The first three races of the new F1 season have seen the pole sitter win each time. Putting the car at the front of the grid has been key in getting good results. Had it not been for Oscar Piastri’s mistake in Australia, the top 3 would all have qualified at the head of the … Continue reading F1 at Risk of Becoming a ‘Quali Championship’ as Races Lack Overtakes