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Aston Martin break silence as Lance Stroll faces FIA action

Aston Martin’s team principal, Mike Krack, has stepped up to defend the embattled Formula 1 driver, Lance Stroll, amid growing speculation about his future within his father’s F1 team.  The 24-year-old Canadian driver recently found himself in a precarious position with the FIA following incidents during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend. Rumours abound that Stroll’s

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Red Bull issue Max Verstappen demand to Sergio Perez

Dr. Helmut Marko, the advisor at Red Bull Racing, has asserted that there is no criticism directed at Sergio Perez from within the team, despite his challenging performance this season.  Perez’s future with the squad has come under scrutiny, even though he has a contract in place until the end of the following year. At

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Mick Schumacher provides 2024 contract update

Mick Schumacher, the current reserve driver for Mercedes, remains tight-lipped about his plans for the 2024 Formula 1 season.  While he had initially aspired to make a racing grid return next year, recent developments have suggested that he might continue in his reserve role at Mercedes, concurrently participating in the World Endurance Championship with Alpine.

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Breaking: Rich Energy scandal takes a fresh turn

After six years at the helm of Reading FC, Chinese billionaire Dai Yongge is reportedly in the final stages of selling his ownership stake in the League One club.  Speculation suggests that the prospective buyer is British businessman William Storey, who has seemingly reached an agreement on a £50 million takeover of the club.  Dai

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Sebastian Vettel issues statement on returning to Formula 1

Four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel has downplayed the chances of him returning to Formula 1 anytime soon, with him stressing that he’s not going to return just a year after quitting. Vettel retired at the end of 2022 to spend more time with his family; however, recent appearances in the paddock led to speculation that

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Bernie Ecclestone in ‘frail health’ after pleading guilty to tax charges

Ex-Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone has pleaded guilty to fraud, in a hearing which took place Thursday morning in Southwark crown court, London. The 92-year-old had been under investigation for not declaring to the UK government £400 million worth of overseas assets, something he originally pleaded not guilty to during a court hearing in June

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Williams drivers cleared after health worries 

Williams has provided assurance that both of their drivers, Logan Sargeant and Alex Albon, have been cleared after facing health challenges during the Qatar Grand Prix.  While tire management was a significant concern throughout the race weekend due to the demanding track conditions in Qatar, it was the drivers themselves who bore the brunt of

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Nico Rosberg makes huge revelation about female driver

2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg revealed during last weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix that Jessica Hawkins’ lap times during her first test for Aston Martin were “super rapid” compared to the team’s official test driver Felipe Drugovich. As part of her role as an Aston Martin driver ambassador, Hawkins was given the opportunity to

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Why Red Bull is worried about Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

Dr. Helmut Marko, a prominent figure within the Formula 1 community, has highlighted McLaren as a potential threat to Red Bull’s current Formula 1 supremacy in the 2024 season.  His observations come in the wake of McLaren’s remarkable resurgence during this campaign, following a somewhat lacklustre start in 2023.  Oscar Piastri’s victory in the Qatar

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Mercedes warn Lewis Hamilton about floor upgrade

Mercedes Technical Director James Allison has revealed that the team’s forthcoming floor upgrade, set to debut at the Austin Grand Prix, plays a pivotal role in determining their path to success in the 2024 season.  While Mercedes has experienced a somewhat improved season compared to the challenging 2022 campaign, which marked the introduction of new

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