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Lewis Hamilton speaks out on fighting Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that Mercedes are feeling “positive” about their fight with Ferrari for second in the Constructors’ Championship, which is set to continue this weekend at the returning Qatar Grand Prix. Formula last visited the Lusail International Circuit in 2021, with Hamilton being the only driver to have won at the night race.

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Tensions mount between Alpine’s French and English employees

It’s been reported that Alpine’s French and English employees aren’t on good terms, with the Enstone-based team continuing to find themselves in a “complicated and messy” situation. Alpine have endured a turbulent season in which they have actually made two rostrum appearances, with off-circuit incidents having overshadowed their campaign so far. It all really ignited

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Liam Lawson shares comical Daniel Ricciardo replacement story

Liam Lawson has revealed ahead of this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix that it was Daniel Ricciardo who told him that he’d be getting another chance behind the wheel of the AT04, following a comical FaceTime. The Red Bull reserve driver has replaced Ricciardo ever since the 34-year-old fractured the metacarpal in his left hand during

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Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly tight-lipped amid concerns 

Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon have chosen to remain discreet regarding Alpine’s recent on-track incident during the Japanese Grand Prix, which left Gasly fuming after being ordered to yield his position to Ocon on the final corner in Suzuka. The circumstances surrounding this contentious manoeuvre appeared to be mired in miscommunication, with both drivers harbouring

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Carlos Sainz sends massive Qatar GP warning: ‘I’m hoping it doesn’t repeat’

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz has voiced his concerns about the Qatar Grand Prix’s early-season placement, citing the intense heat as a significant challenge.  The Losail International Circuit hosts the race in early October, contrasting with its debut in 2021 when it took place in late November.  The forecast for the weekend suggests ambient temperatures soaring

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Daniel Ricciardo will never be forgiven for ditching Red Bull

Former Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor has revealed that he’ll “never forgive” Daniel Ricciardo for leaving Red Bull for Renault at the end of 2018, something which left him “disappointed”. After being promoted from Toro Rosso to Red Bull in 2014 to replace Mark Webber, Ricciardo made an instant impact at the Milton

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Carlos Sainz: ‘I don’t know how to answer’

Carlos Sainz is unsure how long Red Bull’s dominance will last, with the Austrians having recently sealed a second consecutive Constructors’ Championship. Max Verstappen’s victory at the recent Japanese Grand Prix was enough to claim Red Bull the 2023 title, whilst he can wrap up the Drivers’ Championship this Saturday in the Qatar Grand Prix

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Breaking: Haas announce Ferrari driver

Haas have announced ahead of this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix that Formula 2 driver Oliver Bearman will drive for the team in two Free Practice 1 sessions, in Mexico and Abu Dhabi. The American side are using the F2 driver to comply with the regulation that every team must field a driver yet to start

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George Russell comments on Max Verstappen apology over ‘d***head’ remark

George Russell has admitted that he’s not expecting an apology from Max Verstappen, after the reigning World Champion called the Mercedes driver a “d***head” after the Azerbaijan sprint race. Things got heated very quickly between Russell and Verstappen back at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix last April, where the duo collided on the opening lap of

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