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Sergio Perez urged by team boss to run away from Max Verstappen

Sergio Perez’s 2023 Formula 1 season has seen a drastic shift in fortunes, prompting Gerhard Berger to advise the Mexican driver to leave Red Bull Racing, lest he risk growing “weaker because the mistakes will increase.”  Perez’s season has been a tale of two halves, transitioning from a title contender to fighting for his career

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George Russell reveals how Fernando Alonso podcast affected him

Mercedes driver George Russell has opened up about the source of inspiration behind his impressive mid-season resurgence in 2023, crediting a podcast by Fernando Alonso for sparking a positive change in his mentality.  After outscoring his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton and securing the team’s only victory in his debut season in 2022, Russell had struggled

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Nico Rosberg picks surprising driver as Sergio Perez’s replacement

Nico Rosberg has endorsed Alex Albon as the “dream candidate” to take the helm at Red Bull Racing, potentially replacing Sergio Perez.  The Mexican driver, Perez, holds a contract with the constructors’ champions until the conclusion of the next season but has encountered challenges in recent months, failing to secure a victory since May, despite

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Max Verstappen makes appeal to Ferrari president

Max Verstappen has revealed that he’s after an “incredible” Ferrari Formula 1 car, belonging to the legendary Michael Schumacher. Verstappen recently labelled the cars he’d like to have in his dream garage, which would, of course, consist of all of his title-winning Red Bull cars. In addition to that, he wants Schumacher’s Ferrari F2004, which

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Red Bull ignite rumours of Daniel Ricciardo forcing out Sergio Perez

Red Bull have added fire to the rumours that Sergio Perez could be replaced by Daniel Ricciardo in 2025, when the Mexican’s contract expires. Perez’s future with the Austrians has been questioned for the vast majority of this season, as he continues to struggle under the pressure of being alongside Max Verstappen. The Mexican has

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Mercedes driver speaks out on Andretti joining Formula 1

As Andretti inches closer to securing its place as the 11th team in Formula 1, Mercedes driver George Russell has expressed his belief that the American outfit possesses the quality to join the grid.  The recent approval of Andretti’s application by the FIA marked a significant milestone, following a stringent application process that saw three

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Lewis Hamilton warns his fans

Lewis Hamilton has issued a warning about the persistent “bouncing” challenges Mercedes faces with the W14, particularly on bumpier circuits.  While striving to secure the second spot in the Constructors’ standings ahead of Ferrari, the Silver Arrows have encountered difficulties with mechanical bouncing since the reintroduction of ground-effect aerodynamics in the previous season.  These issues

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Lewis Hamilton handed blow as punishment for racist and homophobic comments gets reversed

Formula 1 has witnessed a flurry of recent events, from legal matters to regulatory concerns, raising eyebrows across the motorsport community.  Notable figures like Bernie Ecclestone, Lance Stroll, Lewis Hamilton, and Nelson Piquet have taken centre stage in these unfolding stories. First, the former F1 supremo, Bernie Ecclestone, made headlines for narrowly avoiding imprisonment due

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‘Bad sign’: Lewis Hamilton told he helped Max Verstappen dominate

Formula 1 legend Alain Prost has made bold predictions about the future of the sport, asserting that Max Verstappen’s rivals must brace themselves for further Red Bull Racing domination.  The Dutch racing sensation clinched his third consecutive drivers’ championship title with five full grand prix races yet to take place in the 2023 season, and

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