Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) chairman Alex Wurz believes that the FIA is right to enforce the ban on jewellery being worn in the cockpit, but disagrees with the manner in which it was done. On two occasions this season, the FIA has asked race director Niels Wittich to post a reminder in his pre-race
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Former Formula 1 driver Giedo van der Garde does not believe that Mercedes can have any input in this year’s title battle after a tough start to the year. The new technical regulations have had a detrimental effect on Mercedes’ car this year, and “porpoising” has caused a lack of straight-line speed as well as
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Sir Lewis Hamilton has faced a difficult start to the 2022 season, which has already seen him drop countless points in the drivers’ championship, as his hopes of fighting for the title continue to look bleak. He is currently sixth in the standings and 68-points behind championship leader Charles Leclerc. To add further flames to
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said that the $200 million fee new entrants must pay to get into Formula 1 may need to be increased. It is possible that, by 2026, there may be 12 teams on the grid for the first time since 2012 depending on the progress of Michael Andretti’s bid
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There is a lot of speculation surrounding poor old Nicholas Latifi at the moment after his unfavourable start to the season with Williams, but could be really be replaced before the 2022 season is over? Alex Albon has out-qualified and out-raced Latifi at every event so far this season having arrived after a year away
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Sir Lewis Hamilton has one race remaining before being awarded a fine and a potential race ban, should he continue to race whilst wearing jewellery. New race director Niels Wittich, has clamped down on both jewellery and underwear wearing whilst in the car, demanding that no jewellery should be on and that fireproof underwear is
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Max Verstappen does not believe that the Miami Grand Prix can ever act a replacement for Monaco, and neither can anywhere else due to the uniqueness of the Principality. Formula 1 first visited Monaco before its world championship days back in 1929, with William Grover-Williams claiming victory for Bugatti. 21 years and one world war
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Alfa Romeo aim to build on their improved downforce in Miami by bringing an upgrade to the Spanish Grand Prix that follows the “same kind of philosophy.” Those are the words of Alfa Romeo trackside engineer Xevi Pujolar after Valtteri Bottas spent most of the race in Florida running ahead of both of the Mercedes
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Former Formula 1 driver Marc Surer believes that Kimi Raikkonen’s age played a factor in his final couple of years at Alfa Romeo. Raikkonen signed with the Swiss team in 2019 having just achieved his 21st and final career with Ferrari at the 2018 US Grand Prix. The Finn scored points on nine occasions in his
MoreAfter their triumphant year in 2021, many wondered as to whether Red Bull Racing would be as strong this season. Red Bull have continued their trend this year of being one of the fastest teams on the grid, however, they aren’t battling against who everyone expected them to be. Ferrari appear to have hit the
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