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Red Bull send FIA demand

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has called for the end of post-session investigations and for “common sense” to be used going forwards, with the volume of them starting to frustrate teams and fans. Post-session investigations have become a norm recently in Formula 1, with six having taken place alone across the opening two days

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Esteban Ocon adamant driver error claims ‘not true’

Esteban Ocon insisted after Saturday’s Sprint Shootout at the Brazilian Grand Prix that he didn’t lose control of his car, prior to colliding heavily with former team-mate Fernando Alonso. This incident unfolded in the final minute of SQ1, with Ocon having been in need of a faster lap-time to progress to SQ2. As the Frenchman

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FIA to ‘review’ 2023 US GP results following Haas protest

It’s been confirmed that Haas have called for the FIA to double-check the results of the recent United States Grand Prix, with the American side believing that track limits weren’t correctly marshalled. The recent US GP was a dramatic weekend in regard to the regulations, as both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified after

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Lando Norris criticises FIA’s ‘stupid rule’

Lando Norris has slammed one of the FIA’s newest rules as “stupid” following Saturday’s Sprint Shootout at the Brazilian Grand Prix, after he was slapped with a reprimand. Norris was investigated after the shootout for exceeding the maximum lap-time, resulting in a trip to the stewards where he was informed of his reprimand. As it

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Toto Wolff admits Mercedes will ‘miss’ Mike Elliott

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that the Silver Arrows will “miss” Mike Elliott, who has departed the outfit after spending the last 11 years with the side. Elliott’s exit was announced ahead of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix, with Wolff having insisted that it has nothing to do with the performance of the

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Max Verstappen refuses to back up Sergio Perez

Max Verstappen is “confident” that Sergio Perez can finish second in the Drivers’ Championship without team orders being used by Red Bull, with the Dutchman believing the situation shouldn’t depend on him. Ahead of Saturday’s Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint race, Perez has a 20-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton, who has been closing rapidly over recent

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Sauber breaks silence on Audi exit

Sauber Managing Director Alessandro Alunni Bravi has insisted that Audi are committed to joining the Formula 1 grid in 2026, in response to recent rumours that the German manufacturer are set to exit. Several rumours have circulated over recent weeks suggesting that Audi are considering not joining the sport when the new power unit regulations

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Lance Stroll admits car ‘felt like crap’

Lance Stroll admitted that the car “felt like crap” on his way to securing third on the grid for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, marking his best qualifying performance of 2023. Following six consecutive Q1 eliminations, Stroll’s mega performance came at the perfect time, especially as he continues to gain pressure from the media. The Canadian

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Liam Lawson makes admission after Daniel Ricciardo replaces him

Liam Lawson is back in the Formula 1 paddock this weekend at the Brazilian Grand Prix, with him having been spotted in the AlphaTauri garage. The Kiwi, of course, replaced Daniel Ricciardo whilst the Australian was injured, before dropping back to the team’s reserve role when Ricciardo returned at the United States Grand Prix. In

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