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Lando Norris caught with forbidden drink

Red Bull have taken a cheeky shot at Lando Norris and McLaren following the British team’s recent announcement, that they are now sponsored by Monster Energy. It was confirmed on Tuesday that Monster Energy had signed a “multi-year” deal to become partner with McLaren, ending their 14-year relationship with Mercedes. As a result, Mercedes will

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Lewis Hamilton explains why he publicly scolded Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton has revealed why he was “frustrated” at the start of the 2023 season, after discovering that his input following the end of last year’s campaign hadn’t been listened to. Hamilton arrived at the pre-season test in Bahrain hopeful that the W14 would be stronger than the ‘diva’ that was the W13, unfortunately, this

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FIA president speaks out on Michael Masi returning in 2024

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is open to bringing back ex-Formula 1 race director Michael Masi, despite his handling of the controversial 2021 season finale. Two years ago, at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Masi failed to follow the rule book which ultimately impacted who became World Champion. Lewis Hamilton was set to win

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Helmut Marko provides Red Bull retirement update

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has revealed that a “general discussion” will take place, to decide what he’ll do in 2024. It was recently reported that team principal Christian Horner was trying to oust Marko, who’s been by his side since Red Bull entered Formula 1 back in 2005. Marko sharply quashed these rumours

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Breaking: Daniel Ricciardo reacts to replacing Sergio Perez in 2024

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that rumours linking him with a remarkable return to Red Bull are making him “smile”, as he never thought he’d be in a position where such speculation would exist. Ricciardo raced for Red Bull from 2014 until the end of 2018, when he departed the side to join Renault after becoming

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Spreading Lewis Hamilton gossip ‘very Christian’

Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert doesn’t believe Lewis Hamilton ever spoke to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, following a series of comments made by the latter. Ahead of last weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Horner told the Daily Mail that a representative of Hamilton’s approached him earlier this season, to enquire about a potential

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Why did AlphaTauri’s new floor anger other teams?

After spending the majority of 2023 at the foot of the Constructors’ Championship, it’s remarkable to think that AlphaTauri were just one-point short of beating Williams to seventh place. An aggressive introduction of upgrades since the Singapore Grand Prix revitalised Red Bull’s sister team, to the extent that they became consistent top-10 finishers in the

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Max Verstappen gets booed

Ex-Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle has revealed that Max Verstappen was subjected to boos last weekend at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a reception he’s received multiple times in 2023. Brundle shared that the three-time World Champion was booed by those in attendance at the Yas Marina Circuit when he went to the

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Martin Brundle admits Fernando Alonso antics ‘looked rather sketchy’

Ex-Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle believes Fernando Alonso’s antics against Lewis Hamilton during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix were “sketchy”, following claims he brake tested his former McLaren partner. Hamilton accused Alonso of brake testing him mid-race, after the Spaniard exited the pits directly ahead of Hamilton following his second and final pit-stop.

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Toto Wolff fires huge warning about 2024 Mercedes F1 car

Following several reports, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that the Silver Arrows are completely changing their concept, with their 2024 car to look drastically different to its predecessor. 2023 has been another disappointing year for Mercedes, who did at least manage to secure second in the Constructors’ Championship last weekend at the Abu

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