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Double F1 champion picks only drivers ‘who can stop Max Verstappen’

Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen believes that there are only two drivers on the current grid “who can stop Max Verstappen”, at this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix. The 1998 and 1999 World Champion thinks that Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris are the only drivers capable of denying Verstappen his 17th win of the

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Grandstand roof collapse ‘nearly decapitates’ F1 photographer

Qualifying on Friday at the Brazilian Grand Prix ended in unbelievable circumstances, as a huge storm rolled over the Interlagos circuit. Throughout qualifying, a monster storm could be seen in the distance; however, initial weather radars suggested it would narrowly avoid hitting the track. A 15-minute delay to qualifying to clear debris was ultimately the

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Ferrari’s exhaust tailpipe sparks curiosity

Formula 1 expert Sam Collins has delved into Ferrari’s “absolutely spectacular” exhaust tailpipe, after analysing footage from the United States Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc was, of course, disqualified from the recent race at the Circuit of the Americas as his plank didn’t comply with the sport’s technical regulations, robbing him of fifth place. However, it’s

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Lewis Hamilton targeting 2023 Brazilian GP victory

Lewis Hamilton is targeting victory this weekend at his beloved Brazilian Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver not planning on missing out on the win like he did 12 months ago. The seven-time World Champion finished second last season, behind George Russell who claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory. Hamilton is, of course, an honorary

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George Russell: Mercedes ‘trying to understand’ intra-team pace difference

Ahead of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix, George Russell has admitted that Mercedes are “trying to understand” why there is always a significant pace difference between himself and Lewis Hamilton, something two drivers have “noticed” this season. There have been very few rounds this year where the two Mercedes drivers had boasted similar pace, with

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Felipe Massa insists FIA won’t be given another deadline to avoid court

Ex-Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has insisted that the FIA and Formula 1 will not be granted another deadline to avoid going to court, ahead of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix. The former Ferrari driver is taking legal action against the FIA and F1 over the 2008 Drivers’ Championship, which both organisations were aware had

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Helmut Marko claims Fernando Alonso started Red Bull rumour

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes it was Fernando Alonso was started the rumours that he’s supposedly swapping seats with Sergio Perez next season, something the Spaniard has denied is happening. Following last weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix, a rumour circulated on social media that Alonso and Perez will switch positions next season, a rumour

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Toto Wolff calls for FIA intervention to end qualifying impeding

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has called for the FIA to talk to the teams and the drivers about how to end impeding once and for all, with it continuing to be a pressing issue in qualifying. Qualifying at last weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix was yet another fiasco, as some drivers opted to stop at

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Fernando Alonso slams journalists for using him to ‘gain some followers’

Fernando Alonso has hit out at the journalists who gave the impression on social media that he was a contender for Sergio Perez’s seat next season, something he has quashed as “normal paddock rumours”. Following his and Perez’s disappointing Mexican Grand Prix last weekend, a rumour on social media began to circulate rapidly that Alonso

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Net Worth & Salary: Does Lewis Hamilton earn more than Bruno Fernandes?

With Mercedes shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe set to purchase a 25% stake in Manchester United, does the Silver Arrows’ leader earn more than the football club’s captain, Bruno Fernandes? Ratcliffe owns a third of Mercedes’ F1 outfit through his company INEOS, whom he is the founder and chairman of. His newest sporting purchase is set

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