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Lewis Hamilton makes surprising claim as he aims to dislodge Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton has found himself in an unfamiliar position since the 2022 rule changes, with Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing dominating the field.  Hamilton, who spent years at the pinnacle of the sport with Mercedes, has not tasted victory in almost two years and considers a future win to be his “biggest triumph” yet.

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George Russell chimes in on controversial subject ahead of 2023 Qatar GP

In a bid to promote sustainability in Formula 1, George Russell, the director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), has called for an exploration of more eco-friendly alternatives to traditional tire blankets, emphasising the potential safety risks associated with their removal. The proposal to ban tire blankets has been put forth as part of

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Lando Norris rushes to Max Verstappen’s defence

McLaren’s Lando Norris has backed Max Verstappen’s assertion that Red Bull Racing’s RB19 car is not specifically designed around a single driver’s preferences.  As Max Verstappen continues to dominate the F1 season with an impressive streak of 10 consecutive Grand Prix victories, remarks from Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff suggested that Verstappen’s success, in contrast

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Daniel Ricciardo makes ‘doesn’t help my reputation’ admission

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that his two-year stint with McLaren simply “didn’t work out”, with his terminated contract having actually been a “blessing in disguise”. Ricciardo joined McLaren from Renault in 2021, with his deal having expired at the end of 2023. 2021 wasn’t the greatest of seasons but it was by no means the

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Lando Norris and George Russell accuse Lewis Hamilton of being ‘greedy’

George Russell, Lando Norris and Alex Albon have jokingly labelled Lewis Hamilton as a “greedy” driver, for wanting to add to his seven world titles. Hamilton is eager to claim an unprecedented eighth Drivers’ Championship to secure the all-time record for most titles won by a single driver, an accolade he currently shares with Michael

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Liverpool controversy reignites 2021 Abu Dhabi GP scandal

Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday sent shockwaves of déjà vu reminiscent of the dramatic 2021 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.  This race witnessed a gripping showdown between Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, both tied in points for the championship title heading into the final round. In that

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George Russell admits he was ‘jealous’ of failed Red Bull driver

George Russell has openly admitted that Alex Albon’s promotion to Red Bull after just 12 races in 2019 was “definitely frustrating”, with the Mercedes driver having been “a bit” jealous. Russell, Albon and Lando Norris all joined for the Formula 1 paddock together in 2019, following a season competing against each other in Formula 2.

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Mercedes make fun of Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes have never been afraid of joking around with Lewis Hamilton, something which was evident last week through a comical Twitter/X post. The seven-time World Champion was seen wearing an outfit inspired by Mario Bros. character Toad at the recent Japanese Grand Prix, which caught a lot of attention. Mercedes saw this as too good

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Why Williams aren’t interested in AlphaTauri loan offer

AlphaTauri’s Liam Lawson has been making waves with his standout performances for Red Bull’s sister team, as he stepped in as a replacement for the injured Daniel Ricciardo this season.  Lawson became the first Formula 1 driver in history to secure his first career points at the Singapore Grand Prix, taking P9. However, recent reports

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Lando Norris brutally says Sergio Perez has no excuse

McLaren driver Lando Norris has firmly rejected the notion that Red Bull Racing is crafting its Formula 1 cars solely to accommodate the driving preferences of their star racer, Max Verstappen.  Red Bull has dominated the 2023 season, clinching the Constructors’ Championship title with six rounds to spare, boasting an impressive record of victories in

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