Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has rejected the notion that the recent incidents involving his drivers were in any way connected to his absence during the Japanese and Qatar Grands Prix. Wolff, who had been recuperating from surgery, returned to the paddock for the first time in a month during the current race weekend. In
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The organisers of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix have been left red in the race ahead of the on-track action getting underway, after putting up a banner by mistake. A Formula 1 fan posted an image at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) of a banner which had been put up, which mistakenly featured
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has insisted that the Woking-based side must remain “very grounded” ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, where they could overtake Aston Martin in the Constructors’ Championship. McLaren’s rise since introducing a sizeable upgrades package at the Austrian Grand Prix has been mesmeric, considering that they now only found
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George Russell and Lewis Hamilton appear unfazed by the noticeable fluctuations in Mercedes’ performance, emphasising their confidence in the team’s evolving setup. Despite a challenging start to the season that saw them trailing Ferrari and Aston Martin, Mercedes has made significant strides, largely thanks to a strategic shift in car design. The initial rounds of
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Dutch racing driver Tom Coronel has openly criticised the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) for what he perceives as an overly stringent approach to rule enforcement in Formula 1. Coronel’s comments come in response to the controversial fine imposed on Lewis Hamilton after he walked across a live track during the Qatar Grand Prix, reigniting
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Lance Stroll’s frustration reached its peak during Friday qualifying at the Losail International Circuit. Stroll, the Canadian driver for Aston Martin, found himself in a precarious situation as he was eliminated in Q1. This unexpected setback, after a series of challenging race weekends, proved to be the breaking point for the young racer. As emotions
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Williams’ rookie driver Logan Sargeant shares the sentiment expressed by his team boss, James Vowles, that additional preparation time would have contributed to a better debut Formula 1 season. Sargeant’s performance in his first season has drawn attention to the necessity of sufficient testing and preparation for rookie drivers. James Vowles, the head of the
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Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula 1 world champion, has made a heartfelt personal appeal to Ferrari’s President, John Elkann. The purpose of this appeal is to express Verstappen’s deep desire to acquire the iconic Ferrari F2004, the car in which the legendary Michael Schumacher clinched the last of his seven world championships. Schumacher shares this
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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has taken aim at Lewis Hamilton, following the Mercedes driver’s opening lap crash at the Qatar Grand Prix. Starting from third, behind Max Verstappen and George Russell, Hamilton tried to swoop around both drivers at the first corner, to make the most of his Soft compound tyres. Instead, Hamilton
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After securing his third Drivers’ Championship title at the Qatar Grand Prix, Max Verstappen indulged in an exuberant celebration that included five gin and tonics, according to reports. The Dutch racing sensation sealed his championship victory before the race and opted to commemorate his remarkable feat with a spirited night out. Verstappen needed just three
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