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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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Daniel Ricciardo reveals reason for extended recovery period

After not competing in Formula 1 since Friday 25 August at the Dutch Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo is finally returning to the grid this weekend. Ricciardo will be back in the cockpit of his AT04 at the United States Grand Prix, a venue where he often receives tremendous support. With the exception of a demo

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem rejects punishing Max Verstappen

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has made it clear that he has no intentions of punishing Max Verstappen, the star of the Red Bull Racing Team, for his Formula 1 dominance.  Verstappen has continued to display impressive form on the track this season and has already secured the 2023 F1 World Championship, adding to his

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Christian Horner suspects Max Verstappen to receive poor Mexican GP reception

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner suspects that Max Verstappen won’t receive the “warmest reception” at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix, after he was subjected to boos and jeers last weekend. Verstappen was booed by thousands in the crowd at the United States Grand Prix, where he claimed his 15th win of the season and

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George Russell laments ‘another missed opportunity’

George Russell was left ruing “another missed opportunity” at the United States Grand Prix last weekend, where he finished fifth after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified. Starting from fifth, Russell made a bad start and lost multiple places, leaving him with significant work to do to get amongst the big points. At first,

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Lance Stroll’s behaviour under fire

The actions of Lance Stroll in Qatar, including an altercation with his trainer, have raised concerns, and former Formula 1 champion Jenson Button expressed his disappointment with Stroll’s behaviour as the driver faces increasing pressure during a challenging season. Stroll’s performance has been under scrutiny, with his 2023 season marked by a decline in form

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