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Max Verstappen backtracks on F1 comments after he ‘felt like a clown’

Max Verstappen has admitted that despite openly criticising it, he does “fully understand” Formula 1’s method of growing. The three-time World Champion has been quick to slam the sport over recent months in regard to certain decisions made, with perhaps his most controversial comment having come at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. At the recent

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F1 threatens FIA breakaway over Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s actions

Formula 1 have once again threatened to breakaway from the FIA, as president of the governing body Mohammed Ben Sulayem is continuing to have direct involvement with the sport. Despite tensions between the two organisations having simmered, fresh claims have been made that the pinnacle of motorsport is growing frustrated with the FIA yet again.

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Liberty Media urged to ‘get more behind’ Aston Martin driver

Ex-Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor has urged Formula 1 owners Liberty Media to “get more behind” Aston Martin reserve driver Felipe Drugovich, who he views as a “serious” talent. Drugovich has been Aston Martin’s reserve driver since he won the Formula 2 title in 2022 and will continue in the role next season.

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Mick Schumacher reveals ambitious F1 return plan

Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher is targeting to return to the Formula 1 grid in 2025, after being unsuccessful in his quest for a seat next season. Williams was really Schumacher’s only option for 2024 given that most deals don’t expire until the end of next year; however, it was discovered fairly early in the

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2024 Sprint race venues confirmed, China and Miami included

It’s finally been confirmed which six venues will host a Sprint race in 2024, with the list consisting of two circuits which have never hosted a Sprint weekend. For 2024, the Sprint races will take place in China, Miami, Austria, Austin, Brazil and Qatar; however, the format going forwards is still being discussed by the

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Sergio Perez claims he ‘cannot be this bad’

Sergio Perez has admitted that the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix was the “worst weekend” of his entire motorsport career, leaving him to question to himself that he “cannot be this bad”. The Red Bull driver was under immense pressure ahead of the Qatar GP, as his poor mid-season performances had further put his future into

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Lando Norris makes shocking Sergio Perez claim

Lando Norris brutally mocked Sergio Perez after the 2023 season finale in Abu Dhabi, after the Red Bull driver crashed into him at the tight Turn 6. The duo collided mid-race when Perez was fighting his way towards the front, with Norris having recognised that the 33-year-old had better pace. As a result, Norris tried

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Toto Wolff expecting 2024 car to boost Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff his expecting the team’s 2024 car to boost Lewis Hamilton’s spirit, after the seven-time World Champion was downbeat at the recent season finale. Hamilton looked relieved that the 2023 season was over at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he endured yet another frustrating weekend. The 38-year-old was eliminated in

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Christian Horner makes claim about Lewis Hamilton ditching Mercedes

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Lewis Hamilton’s entourage didn’t speak only to Red Bull over a possible seat in the future, with him believing that it’s “not rocket science” as to why the seven-time World Champion was looking around. Ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi, it was revealed by Horner to

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Toto Wolff addresses fresh Red Bull controversy

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is unfazed by Red Bull and AlphaTauri working closer together, with him admitting that he hasn’t “thought about it much”. AlphaTauri have kept it no secret that after two seasons of following their own development plans, the side are set to strengthen their ties with Red Bull, by taking as

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