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 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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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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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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Sebastian Vettel has admitted that a return to Formula 1 is unlikely, although he recognises that it can’t be “completely” ruled out. The four-time World Champion retired from F1 at the end of 2022, in order to spend more time with his young family. Vettel hasn’t completely turned his back on the sport since leaving,
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Ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo has finally returned to a Formula 1 cockpit, following his stint on the sidelines to recover from his hand surgery. Ricciardo participated in a demo run in Nashville last weekend in Red Bull’s 2011 title-winning RB7, suggesting that he’s ready to make his return to
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has revealed that the Woking-based team are already in a “good place” ahead of 2024, with their new car coming along very nicely. It’s been a strong second half of 2023 for McLaren, who have skyrocketed up the pecking order ever since they introduced a sizeable upgrades package at the
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Jenson Button, the 2009 Formula 1 World Champion, has emphasised the importance of Formula 1 drivers voicing their concerns about the challenging heat conditions experienced during the Qatar Grand Prix. Racing at the Lusail circuit in early October, which marked the end of Qatar’s summer, several drivers grappled with heat-related health issues throughout the 56-lap
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Red Bull have insisted that there is no truth behind rumours that Sergio Perez is set to announce his retirement from Formula 1, amid his current woeful form. It was rumoured over the weekend that Perez was set to announce his retirement at the Mexican Grand Prix next weekend, with Daniel Ricciardo to replace him
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Hungary’s foreign minister Peter Szijjarto has criticised the European Union for placing sanctions on Nikita Mazepin, stopping him from competing in Formula 1. Mazepin was sanctioned by several parts of the world following the ignition of the conflict in Eastern Europe, due to his father’s links to the Russian president. The ex-F1 driver was due
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