Alpine’s Formula 1 team has received an infusion of star-studded investors, with their combined net worth now surpassing the fortunes of F1’s biggest stars, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. The celebrity investors are part of the Otro Capital investment group, which currently holds a 24 percent stake in the Alpine F1 team. While these new
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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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Amid speculation surrounding the future of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc beyond their 2024 contracts with Ferrari, team principal Frederic Vasseur is determined to preserve what he considers an “excellent” driver lineup. This resolve aligns with former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo’s recent declaration that, for the Scuderia, “the last problem today is the drivers
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