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Lando Norris makes huge claim about copying Lewis Hamilton’s career

Lando Norris has insisted that it’s impossible to try and replicate what Lewis Hamilton achieved in the first five seasons of his Formula 1, given that the pair found themselves in very different situations during their rookie campaign alone. When the seven-time World Champion entered F1 at McLaren in 2007, the Woking-based side were one

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Lawrence Stroll rushes to his son’s defence

Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team has faced a tumultuous season, dropping from second to fourth in the championship standings since the campaign’s inception.  As the team’s fortunes wane and their lead over competitors like McLaren narrows, the performance of Lance Stroll, the owner’s son, has come under scrutiny.  Stroll’s contributions have accounted for just 47

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Lance Stroll’s mother pushing him to retire

Speculation surrounding Lance Stroll’s future in Formula 1 has intensified, with reports now suggesting that the Canadian driver’s mother, Claire-Anne Stroll, is encouraging the 24-year-old to contemplate the possibility of ending his racing career. Sources within the Formula 1 paddock, as reported by F1 Insider, have indicated that Claire-Anne Stroll is exerting pressure on her

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Max Verstappen breaks silence on joining Ferrari

Max Verstappen has opened the door to a possible move to Ferrari in the future, although he’s admitted that staying with Red Bull for his entire Formula 1 career “would be a beautiful story”. The newly crowned three-time World Champion isn’t set to move anywhere in the near future, given that he is contracted to

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Lewis Hamilton warned by Mercedes

Mercedes are set to introduce a modified floor this weekend at the United States Grand Prix, although technical director James Allison has warned that the Silver Arrows won’t suddenly be faster than Max Verstappen. The Brackley-based team head to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on the back of a deeply frustrating Qatar Grand Prix,

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Helmut Marko reveals key contract detail amid axe rumours

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has quashed rumours that he’s set to be sacked by the team at the end of the season, with him revealing that he’s contracted until the end of 2024. It was recently reported that Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is trying to get rid of the 80-year-old, who

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Max Verstappen reveals why he ‘admires’ Fernando Alonso

Max Verstappen has admitted that he’s an admirer of two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso, who even competed against the Dutchman’s father in 2001 and 2003, Jos Verstappen. When Alonso made his F1 debut back in 2001, Jos was still on the F1 grid at Arrows. Jos’ final F1 season in 2003 also marked Alonso’s first

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Red Bull’s key 2024 challenger emerges

Christian Horner, Red Bull’s team principal, has joined Max Verstappen in lauding McLaren as their most consistent rival, with Norris and Piastri displaying remarkable performance. In recent rounds, McLaren has outscored Red Bull, leading to recognition from within the Red Bull camp. Over the last three race weekends, McLaren has amassed an impressive 104 points,

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Lando Norris sets McLaren target

McLaren driver Lando Norris believes that his team could position itself as a formidable contender to challenge Red Bull Racing in the near future.  Despite McLaren’s recent string of impressive performances, Norris recognises the formidable task of maintaining their current meteoric rise in the sport. McLaren, based in Woking, has been on an outstanding run

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