Former Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger has offered both praise and criticism in the wake of the extreme conditions at the Qatar Grand Prix. As several F1 drivers suffered from exhaustion and health issues during the race, Berger questioned the fitness of the athletes while Max Verstappen and others shared their experiences. The Qatar Grand
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Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll has voiced concerns about the soaring temperatures during the Qatar Grand Prix and called for Formula 1 to explore solutions for keeping drivers cool under such conditions. Stroll’s race in Lusail was fraught with challenges, including a time penalty for track limit violations, pushing him from a ninth-place finish on the
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Daniel Ricciardo, known for his iconic ‘high-performance athlete’ quote, has reiterated his stance on Formula 1 drivers being considered athletes. The debate over whether F1 drivers can be classified as athletes has lingered for decades, akin to discussions about sports such as snooker and darts. While opinions on this matter may vary, AlphaTauri driver Ricciardo
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It was announced by the FIA on Tuesday evening that Lance Stroll is being investigated by the governing body after potentially breaking the rules at the Qatar Grand Prix. The governing body confirmed that the FIA compliance officer is in talks with the Aston Martin driver, over “several incidents” which took place last weekend at
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Damon Hill has comically asked for Felipe Massa’s phone number, after legendary Formula 1 journalist Peter Benoit stated that Michael Schumacher should be stripped of his 1994 Drivers’ Championship and that it should instead be awarded to Hill. The 1994 title went down to the Australian Grand Prix, which hosted the season finale that season.
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In May 2021, Mercedes made an announcement that garnered significant attention in the motorsport world, stating that Romain Grosjean would undertake a Formula 1 test with them at Paul Ricard in the subsequent month. For Grosjean, this opportunity was a glimmer of hope following the early end of his F1 career the year before, a
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Mercedes is not in the market for “puppy dogs” but rather seeks out “lions” to lead their charge. This fierce and competitive spirit is embodied by their driver lineup, featuring the seasoned champion Lewis Hamilton and the young talent George Russell. As the two drivers continue to push boundaries, Mercedes acknowledges the tension that comes
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has pointed fingers at Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, accusing them of violating an unwritten rule for Formula 1 drivers during the Qatar Grand Prix. The fiery collision between Hamilton and Russell on the first lap of Sunday’s race led to Hamilton’s first retirement of the season,
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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has admitted that he sees Fernando Alonso as the only driver who’d be able to keep up with Max Verstappen, if the Spaniard raced for Red Bull. Marko’s comments come after Sergio Perez endured yet another dreadful Grand Prix last weekend in Qatar, with Lewis Hamilton now being just
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Lando Norris entered last Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix very frustrated, having felt like he missed a golden opportunity to claim pole position and win the sprint race. Norris showed great pace throughout the weekend at the Lusail International Circuit; however, he was one of many drivers to be caught out by track limits. Friday evening’s
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