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Mercedes admit illegal F1 plank would’ve made ‘some difference’

Following Lewis Hamilton’s shock disqualification from the United States Grand Prix, Mercedes had admitted that the illegal plank on the 38-year-old’s car would’ve made “some difference” but they’ve stressed that it wouldn’t have given Hamilton a “significant advantage”, according to the BBC. After finishing second at the Circuit of the Americas, Hamilton’s car was chosen

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Drivers gobsmacked at introduction of €1 million fine

The Formula 1 drivers have been left gobsmacked following the most recent meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council, where the maximum amount a driver can be fined was increased by four times the previous amount. Up until the Council’s announcement, the maximum a steward could fine a driver was €250,000; however, this has

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Lewis Hamilton remains upbeat despite disqualification

Lewis Hamilton remained upbeat and positive on Sunday following his disqualification from the United States Grand Prix, which took second place away from him. Hamilton was disqualified after the race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), after his car failed an inspection. The seven-time World Champion’s car was one of four randomly chosen to

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Red Bull driver dismisses retirement rumours

Amidst the recent speculations and rumours swirling around Red Bull’s Sergio Perez’s potential retirement from Formula 1, the Mexican driver has emphatically quashed these suggestions.  This comes in the wake of a challenging season for Perez, marked by an unfortunate series of incidents, including his untimely exit from the Qatar Grand Prix. During the Qatar

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Kelly Piquet left puzzled after Max Verstappen booed

Max Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet looked puzzled on Sunday at the United States Grand Prix, as the Red Bull driver was subjected to boos and jeers for the second season in a row at the venue. Verstappen claimed victory for the third year in a row at the Circuit of the Americas after successfully recovering

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Lewis Hamilton urges Formula 1 not to compromise on challenging conditions

Lewis Hamilton has raised his voice in a plea to the sport not to lose its edge by becoming “soft” in response to the recent debate surrounding racing in extreme heat conditions.  The controversy emerged after the scorching conditions during the Qatar Grand Prix, with several drivers experiencing the impact of the high temperatures, including

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Fernando Alonso backs Lance Stroll

Formula 1 veteran Fernando Alonso has stepped forward to defend his Aston Martin teammate, Lance Stroll, amid the Canadian driver’s ongoing struggles in the sport.  Stroll’s current form has left him facing significant challenges, while Alonso continues to fight at the front of the field, competing against the likes of McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes. The

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Carlos Sainz issues warning to McLaren

Carlos Sainz has issued a warning to McLaren as they engage in a fierce battle with Ferrari for third place in the constructors’ championship.  The McLaren team has been surging in recent races and is now only 79 points behind the Scuderia with five rounds left. McLaren’s Lando Norris and rookie sensation Oscar Piastri have

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Speculation swirls over Helmut Marko’s Red Bull role

Fresh off his triumphant third world championship title at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, Max Verstappen found himself addressing speculation surrounding the potential removal of Helmut Marko from his consultancy role at Red Bull.  While celebratory discussions dominated the prelude to the United States Grand Prix in Austin, the Dutchman also had to confront questions

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Drivers respond to FIA President’s track limits concerns

Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc have shared their perspectives in response to the concerns raised by FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem about the ongoing track limits controversy in Formula 1.  The debate surrounding track limits came to the forefront after a contentious weekend in Qatar, which witnessed a recurrence of incidents akin to those witnessed

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