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Christian Horner makes Sebastian Vettel claim about Max Verstappen

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted that Max Verstappen is “matching and exceeding” everything that Sebastian Vettel achieved whilst racing for the Austrians, ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. Verstappen has enjoyed yet another dominant campaign, which saw him claim his third consecutive Drivers’ Championship at the recent Qatar Grand Prix.

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‘Controversial as always’: Lewis Hamilton speaks out

Lewis Hamilton has been “controversial as always” ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, after sharing his view on the conditions experienced recently in Qatar. The Qatar Grand Prix was a gruelling affair which tested the drivers to their limit, resulting in Lance Stroll losing consciousness during the race, whilst Esteban Ocon threw up

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Liverpool star reveals unlikely friendship with Max Verstappen

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has unveiled an unexpected friendship with reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen, shedding light on the connections that transcend sporting boundaries. In a Q&A video posted on the Premier League’s YouTube channel, Alexander-Arnold shared a glimpse of his phone contacts, identifying the most high-profile name outside the footballing realm.  When

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Nico Rosberg blasts Sergio Perez

2016 Formula 1 Champion Nico Rosberg has expressed his disappointment with Sergio Perez’s performance in the 2023 Formula 1 season, claiming that Perez has “disappointed the fans” and made it “too easy” for his Red Bull teammate, Max Verstappen.  Perez’s season began on a high note as he secured victories in two of the first

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Austrian GP organisers respond to FIA president’s threat

Organisers of the Austrian Grand Prix appear undeterred by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent warning that the race at the Red Bull Ring could be at risk of cancellation.  The issue of ‘track limits’ and the numerous rulings on deleted laps during this year’s Austrian GP, often delayed and resulting in confusion, has prompted

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FIA president on ‘punishing’ Max Verstappen

In the 2023 Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen’s Red Bull Racing team has established an iron grip on the sport, securing all but one grand prix victory.  With both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships already secured and five races to go, the extent of their dominance has left fans somewhat disengaged.  A recent report from

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Max Verstappen would prefer Red Bull to fire Christian Horner over Helmut Marko

Speculation continues to mount about an internal power struggle within the Red Bull Racing team, with Ralf Schumacher suggesting that Max Verstappen would rather see Christian Horner remain in his role than Helmut Marko.  Tensions appear to be on the rise, notably sparked by Marko’s controversial remarks regarding Sergio Perez, which led to an uproar

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FIA president opens up on Andretti entry amid standoff with F1 bosses

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has shed light on Andretti’s endeavour to enter Formula 1, confirming that the team would secure “one of two” power units if commercial agreements are reached.  The prospective team has now reached a pivotal phase in the entry process, involving negotiations with Formula One Management (FOM) as the Commercial Rights

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Lewis Hamilton critics slammed for ‘not fair’ comments

Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert believes the amount of criticism Lewis Hamilton received for colliding with George Russell on the opening lap of the Qatar Grand Prix was “not fair”, with it having simply been a lapse in “judgement”. Hamilton collided with Russell at the first corner at the Lusail International Circuit whilst trying to

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Mick Schumacher moves closer to racing return

As widely expected ahead of their talks, Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher has completed a test for Alpine in their A424 LMDh, which will compete in the Hypercar category in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) next year. The test was conducted at Jerez, a circuit found in the south of Spain and is often used

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