Congrats LH44 & Mercedes F1 On Their 6th Double Title

Lewis Hamilton clinched his sixth world title with second place behind Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas in the US Grand Prix Sunday November 3rd, 2019 to become the second most successful driver in Formula One history.

Chalres Leclerc 's Emotional First Grand Prix Victory

Charles Leclerc has reflected on the mixed emotions of winning a Formula 1 grand prix for the first time a day after the death of friend Anthoine Hubert.

Leclerc qualified on pole for the Belgian Grand Prix and went on to take victory at Spa-Francorchamps despite a late threat from Lewis Hamilton.

Almost as soon as he took the chequered flag, the Ferrari driver’s thoughts turned to the tragedy, stating on his radio, “It is for Anthoine, it feels good but difficult to enjoy on a weekend like this.”

The podium presentation was similarly subdued, with drivers refraining from the customary champagne spray.

“On one hand, I have got a dream I’ve had since being a child that has been realised,” said Leclerc, the Monegasque who came up through the karting ranks with Frenchman Hubert.

“On the other hand, it has been very a difficult weekend since yesterday. We have lost a friend first of all. It is very difficult in this situation.

“I would like to dedicate my first win to him. We have grown up together. My first ever race I did with Anthoine when we were younger, there was Esteban (Ocon), Pierre (Gasly)…

“It is just a shame what happened yesterday. I can’t enjoy fully my first victory but it will definitely be a memory I will keep forever.”

Leclerc was more than six seconds up the road from Hamilton when the championship leader eventually got by Sebastian Vettel in the other Ferrari.

With the Mercedes seeming to hold onto its tyres better, Hamilton closed the gap rapidly in the final laps and crossed the finish line less than a second behind the winner.

“It (was) a very difficult race, we have been struggling quite a bit with the tyres towards the end, but a lot happier than what I have done in Budapest (last round) on my side,” said Leclerc.

“I’ve managed the tyres better but Mercedes were very quick in the race and we expected it yesterday but it’s a good weekend performance-wise – pole position and the first victory – so with that I’m quite satisfied.”

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Max Verstappen Takes The Pole - Hungarian Grand Prix 2019

 Max Verstappen's 1st F1 Pole 

1st Non Mercedes or Ferrari Pole in Ages

(click on the picture to watch a video of  Max's drive to the pole)

Formula 1 Hungarian GP 2019 ESPN TV Schedule

Pacific Time (UTC -8:00 US & Canada)

Practice 1 - Friday, August 2, 1:55 AM - ESPN2
Practice 2 - Friday, August 2, 5:55 AM - ESPNU
Practice 3 - Saturday, August 3, 2:55 AM - ESPN2
Qualifying - Saturday, August 3, 5:55 AM - ESPN2
Pit Lane Live - Sunday, August 4, 4:30 AM - ESPN3
On The Grid - Sunday, August 4, 5:30 AM - ESPN2
Race - Sunday, August 4, 6:05 AM - ESPN2
Race (re-air) - Sunday, August 4, 4:00 PM - ESPNEWS
Race (re-air) - Sunday, August 4, 8:00 PM - ESPN2

F1 Lost Yet Another Legend - RIP Niki Lauda

On 20 May 2019, Lauda died in his sleep, aged 70, at the University Hospital of Zürich, where he had been undergoing dialysis treatment for kidney problems, following a period of ill health. A statement issued on behalf of his family reported that he had died peacefully, surrounded by family members.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niki_Lauda

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RIP Charlie Whiting

Charlie Whiting, F1 Race Director since 1997, and one of the most influential people in the sport, has died on Wednesday March 14, 2019 aged 66 as a result of pulmonary embolism.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Whiting

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Who's Racing Who F1 2019 Lineup

Team	Driver	Driver
Mercedes	Lewis Hamilton	Valtteri Bottas
Ferrari	Sebastian Vettel	Charles Leclerc
Red Bull	Max Verstappen	Pierre Gasly
Renault	Daniel Ricciardo	Nico Hulkenberg
Haas	Romain Grosjean	Kevin Magnussen
Mclaren	Carlos Sainz	Lando Norris
Racing Point (Force India)	Sergio Perez	Lance Stroll
Toro Rosso	Daniil Kvyat	Alexander Albon
Sauber	Kimi Raikkonen	Antonio Giovinazzi
Williams	George Russell	Robert Kubica

  *TBA To Be Announced

Ethiad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on ESPN

(all times Pacific)
Fri Nov 23	Practice 1	1:55 AM	ESPNN2
Fri, Nov 23	Practice 2	4:55 AM	ESPNNU
Sat,  Nov 24	Practice 3	1:55 AM	ESPN2
Sat, Nov 24 Sat, Nov 24	Qualifying On The Grid	4:55 AM 4:30 AM	ESPN2 ESPN2
Sun, Nov 25 Sun, Nov 25 Sun, Nov 25	Race Encore Encore	5:05 AM 6:00 PM 9:30 PM	ESPN2 ESPNEWS ESPN2

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Heineken Brazilian Grand Prix on ESPN

(all times Pacific)
Fri Nov 9	Practice 1	4:55 AM	ESPNNU
Fri, Nov 9	Practice 2	8:55 PM	ESPNNU
Sat,  Nov 10	Practice 3	5:55 AM	ESPNEWS
Sat, Nov 10 Sun, Nov 11	Qualifying On The Grid	8:55 AM 8:30 AM	ESPN3 ESPN2
Sun, Nov 11 Sun, Nov 11  Sun, Nov 11	Race Encore Encore	9:05 AM 6:30 PM 10:00 PM	ESPN2 ESPN2 ESPNEWS

Mexican Grand Prix Schedule On ESPN

(all times Pacific)
Fri Oct 26	Practice 1	7:55 AM	ESPNNU
Fri, Oct 26	Practice 2	11:55 AM	ESPNEWS
Sat,  Oct 27	Practice 3	7:55 AM	ESPNEWS
Sat,  Oct 27 Sun, Oct 28	Qualifying Race	10:55 AM 11:30 AM	ESPNEWS ABC
Sun, Oct 28 Mon, Oct 29	Encore Encore	6:00 PM 9:30 AM	ESPNews ESPN2

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Pirelli United States Grand Prix on ESPN

(all times Pacific)
Fri Oct 19	Practice 1	7:55 AM	ESPNEWS
Fri, Oct 19	Practice 2	11:55 AM	ESPN3
Sat,  Oct 20	Practice 3	10:55 AM	ESPNEWS
Sat,  Oct 20 Sun, Oct 21	Qualifying Race	1:55 PM 10:30 AM	ESPNEWS ABC
Sun, Oct 21 Mon, Oct 22	Encore Encore	4:30 PM 9:30 AM	ESPN2 ESPNEWS

Honda Japanese Grand Prix On ESPN

(all times Pacific)
Thu, Oct 4	Practice 1	5:55 PM	ESPN2
Thu, Oct 4	Practice 2	9:55 PM	ESPN2
Fri,  Oct 5	Practice 3	7:55 PM	ESPNEWS
Fri,  Oct 5 Sat, Oct 6	Qualifying On The Grid	10:55 PM 9:30 PM	ESPN2 ESPN2
Sat, Oct 6 Sun, Oct 7  Sun, Oct 7	Race Encore Encore	10:05 PM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM	ESPN2 ESPNEWS ESPN

VTB Russian Grand Prix On ESPN

(all times Pacific)
Fri, Sep 28	Practice 1	12:55 AM	ESPNU
Fri, Sep 28	Practice 2	4:55 AM	ESPNU
Sat, Sep 29	Practice 3	1:55 AM	ESPN2
Sat, Sep 29 Sun, Sep 30	Qualifying On The Grid	4:55 AM 3:30 AM	ESPN2 ESPN2
Sun, Sep 30 Sun, Sep 30	Race Encore	4:05 AM 5:30 PM	ESPN2 ESPNEWS

Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix on ESPN

(all times Pacific)
Fri       Sep 14	Practice 1	1:25  AM	ESPN2
Fri       Sep 14	Practice 2	5:25 AM	ESPNU
Sat       Sep 15	Practice 3	2:55  AM	ESPN2
Sat       Sep 15	Qualifying	5:55 AM	ESPN2
Sun      Sep 16	On The Grid	4:30 AM	ESPN2
Sun      Sep 16	Race	5:05 AM	ESPN2
Sun      Sep 16	Encore	3:00 PM	ESPNEWS
Sun      Sep 16	Encore	7:30 PM	ESPN2