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‘It’s a shame’: Ferrari make Carlos Sainz admission

Ferrari’s Qatar Grand Prix got off to the worst possible start on Sunday, even before the race had actually begun. Just under an hour prior to the race getting underway, it was confirmed by the Italians that Carlos Sainz wouldn’t be starting, after the team detected a fuel leak on Sainz’s car. Given the timing

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Red Bull say they are ready to terminate Sergio Perez’s contract

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has insisted that the Austrians do want to respect Sergio Perez’s contract until the end of 2024 but has insisted that whether that happens or not is “entirely” down to the Mexican’s performances. Perez endured yet another miserable weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix, where he was eliminated in

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‘It’s a nightmare’: Charles Leclerc opens up

The Qatar Grand Prix proved to be a gruelling test of endurance for Formula 1 drivers, with Charles Leclerc of Ferrari describing it as the most challenging race of his career.  The event, held at the Lusail International Circuit, saw drivers battling extreme conditions and tire-related issues, making it a physically and mentally demanding race.

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Max Verstappen’s father speaks out on Red Bull firing Sergio Perez

Ex-Formula 1 driver and the father of Max Verstappen, Jos Verstappen, is unsure what Red Bull should do with Sergio Perez, who was disappointing once again at the Qatar Grand Prix. Perez needed a phenomenal weekend to deny Verstappen the title in Qatar, something he failed to do. Instead, it was the Dutchman who was

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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to hold private discussion

Following a dramatic collision during the Qatar Grand Prix that saw Lewis Hamilton and George Russell clash on the first lap, the two Mercedes drivers have expressed their intent to discuss the incident privately.  The encounter comes after a previous intense battle in Japan, where Hamilton pushed Russell wide at Spoon corner, eliciting dissatisfaction from

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Martin Brundle fumes over ‘weak view’

The Qatar Grand Prix stirred controversy due to its oppressive conditions, with drivers claiming they were nearly passing out mid-race.  Amidst the criticism surrounding the decision to hold the race in temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and humidity exceeding 70%, former Formula One driver Martin Brundle took to social media to express a contrary viewpoint. 

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Mark Webber makes ballsy Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton prediction

Ex-Formula 1 driver Mark Webber still believes Sergio Perez will beat Lewis Hamilton to second in the Drivers’ Championship with five races remaining, although the Australian notes that the remaining venues could prove challenging for the Red Bull driver. Perez endured a third consecutive Grand Prix to forget last weekend in Qatar, where he scored

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Watch: Unseen horror Lance Stroll footage discovered

Onboard footage of Lance Stroll potentially passing out during Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix has been discovered and posted on social media, with the race being described as a “complete disaster”. Last weekend’s race at the Lusail International Circuit was one of the hardest of every drivers’ career, with the unbearable heat and humidity having resulted

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Not Lewis Hamilton: The only driver who can dethrone Max Verstappen

Ex-Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan believes Oscar Piastri is the “only” driver who can potentially dethrone Max Verstappen in the future, with the Irishman labelled the rookie as “fabulous”. McLaren certainly have a real star on their hands in the form of Piastri, who has settled into the team and F1 quicker than anyone

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Why Carlos Sainz is furious with the FIA over unacceptable behaviour

Carlos Sainz was left furious with the FIA last Saturday morning at the Qatar Grand Prix, as the drivers arrived at the circuit completely unaware that changes had been made to the track. Due to concerns raised by Pirelli following qualifying last Friday, the circuit was narrowed between Turns 12 and 13, to stop the

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