The FIA has reiterated its position against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and has now revealed that drivers from Russia and Belarus must sign a declaration in order to compete in FIA sanctioned events. Vladimir Putin ordered troops to enter Ukraine last week, leading to fighting throughout the country and over one million people being displaced
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New Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack is under no illusions regarding the necessity for the team to perform in 2022 to secure the commitment of Sebastian Vettel. The four-time world champion joined Aston Martin from Ferrari ahead of the 2021 season, but he and Lance Stroll scored points 17 time between them as the
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Sir Lewis Hamilton has assessed Max Verstappen’s driving style in the new season of Drive to Survive, and says his own style differs from some of the “bullies” he has raced with. Hamilton and Verstappen went toe-to-toe in 2021 as they contested the championship in one of the most thrilling seasons in recent memory. They
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Former racing driver Robert Doornbos has claimed that Max Verstappen is worth every penny of his eye-watering new salary at Red Bull, arguing that he has “changed the sport.” Verstappen has won 20 races in his career; they have all come with Red Bull since his surprise debut with them in 2016, and half of
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Haas have ended their relationship with Nikita Mazepin with immediate effect, and confirmed the end of their partnership with name partner Uralkali. Mazepin’s seat was paid for by his father Dmitry, a Russian oligarch who holds shares in the Russia-based firm, and he managed a best finish of P14 in his debut season alongside fellow
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Mercedes’ George Russell has suggested that his mindset is no different now to what it was at Williams since he joined Mercedes. The Briton spent three years at the Grove outfit and perennially impressed as he out-qualified teammates Robert Kubica and Nicholas Latifi 57 times in 59 races. He managed his first-ever Williams points in
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Raymond Vermeulen, manager of Max Verstappen, is extremely pleased with his client’s current situation at Red Bull after the Dutchman signed a new contract that keeps him at the team until the end of 2028. In one of the most lucrative deals in Formula 1 history, Verstappen signed a five-year extension reportedly worth $250 million
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W Series driver Jessica Hawkins has praised Sebastian Vettel and Sir Lewis Hamilton for their efforts in helping to make Formula 1 a better sport for all. The seven-time world champion set up the Hamilton commission in 2020 in an attempt to encourage greater diversity in the pinnacle of motorsport, while Vettel, who won four
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Two-time World Rally champion Walter Rohrl has aimed a torrent of scathing reviews at Formula 1, and it seems no one is safe from the German’s wrath. It all follows the controversial Safety Car restart at last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix during which Sir Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were battling for the championship
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Valtteri Bottas has revealed a message he received from Kimi Raikkonen ahead of his debut with Alfa Romeo, telling him he would enjoy his stay at the Swiss team. Bottas spent five years racing for Mercedes alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton as he won 10 of his 101 races with the team having signed from Williams.
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