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Helmut Marko warns Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has warned Aston Martin that they could be set for a “rude awakening” next season, if they choose the wrong direction to develop in. Aston Martin have endured a truly bizarre 2023 campaign, which started with them being the only team capable of even contemplating the idea of challenging

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Max Verstappen comes out on top in comical battle with Valtteri Bottas

Max Verstappen was in dominant form on the opening day of the Mexican Grand Prix, as the newly crowned three-time World Champion topped both practice sessions on Friday, whilst he also defeated Valtteri Bottas in a comical battle. Verstappen is chasing a record-breaking 16th win of the season this weekend, which would see him eclipse

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Toto Wolff praises potential new Manchester United shareholder

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has sung the praises of INEOS founder and chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is expected to become a 25 per cent shareholder in footballing giants Manchester United. Ratcliffe is, of course, a one-third shareholder of the Mercedes F1 outfit through INEOS, with him also owning French football team Nice and

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Max Verstappen responds to US GP boos

Max Verstappen has insisted that being booed on the podium doesn’t bother him in the slightest, as it’s him “who takes the silverware home”. The three-time World Champion was booed throughout the podium celebrations last weekend at the United States Grand Prix, where he claimed his 50th GP victory and his 15th of 2023. Most

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No ‘excitement’ about Las Vegas GP as local residents priced out

Ahead of Formula 1’s highly anticipated return to Las Vegas next month, the local residents are seemingly far from excited. The Las Vegas Grand Prix will host the penultimate round of the 2023 season on November 16-18, with part of the street circuit to feature the iconic Vegas Strip. As exciting as this might sound

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Max Verstappen downplays Mexican GP safety concerns

Max Verstappen has insisted that he’s got personal bodyguard protection at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix because of how “very busy” the paddock is, rather than because of fears he’ll be on the receiving end of negative behaviour. This weekend is very much all about Sergio Perez, who’ll be hoping to claim his first victory

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Lewis Hamilton admits Mercedes have two chances left for 2023 victory

Lewis Hamilton believes that this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix and next weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix are Mercedes’ final chances of winning this season, something he came close to doing last Sunday prior to his disqualification. The seven-time World Champion was quick throughout last weekend’s United States Grand Prix and would’ve arguably won the race –

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Sergio Perez urges supporters to respect Max Verstappen

Sergio Perez has called for his supporters to show Max Verstappen respect this weekend at the Mexican Grand Prix, amid concerns that the Dutchman will receive a poor reception. Verstappen is no stranger to being booed and jeered, something he was on the receiving end of at last season’s race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

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Christian Horner’s wife involved in ‘weird’ BBC interview

BBC Breakfast viewers were quick to hail an interview with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner’s wife Geri as a “car crash”, whilst she was trying to promote her new book. The interview took place on Thursday morning where the former Spice Girl was discussing her new boom Rosie Frost & The Falcon Queen, to

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