Nico Hulkenberg is expecting the driver market to become a bit like “musical chairs” ahead of the new power unit regulations in 2026, with 2024 set to be potentially a crazy season of driver changes. Silly season ahead of 2024 has actually been somewhat relaxed, with the only change so far having been Daniel Ricciardo
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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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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is expecting rival Toto Wolff to lead a Mercedes “fight back” next season, with the Silver Arrows being desperate to end the Milton Keynes-based team’s dominance. The Austrians secured back-to-back Constructors’ Championships recently at the Japanese Grand Prix, courtesy of reigning World Champion Max Verstappen claiming a 13th win
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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and McLaren CEO Zak Brown have all praised the FIA for a much smoother and “more mature” 2022 budget cap process, compared to the mess that unfolded following the 2021 cap. It was recently announced that all teams had been given a certificate of compliance for
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Oscar Piastri has revealed that he agreed to a two-year contract extension as it brings “nice confidence” to himself and McLaren, with the rookie now being contracted to the team until the end of 2026. Piastri joined the Formula 1 grid this season on a two-year deal taking him to the end of 2024; however,
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Lewis Hamilton has been linked to Ferrari several times during his Formula 1 career, as recently as earlier this season. Until Hamilton’s contract extension with Mercedes was announced ahead of the recent Italian Grand Prix, his future was one of the biggest talking points. Given how big a name Hamilton is, it’s completely understandable why
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It’s been reported by L’Equipe that Renault CEO Luca de Meo took a trip to Alpine’s base in Enstone last week, where he delivered a 40-minute “determined” speech to fire up the French side. Alpine have endured an odd season, which has seen a mixture of amazing highs but also shocking lows. Both Pierre Gasly
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Sergio Perez believes racing for Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen is the “toughest job in Formula 1”, due to how the Dutchman performs at 110% every weekend. 2023 has been a largely disappointing campaign Perez, which has resulted in his future with the team being questioned. Many believe that he should be replaced for 2024
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Lando Norris has been compared to Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham in terms of transfer market potential, sparking discussions about his future in the sport. With Audi set to join the Formula 1 grid in 2026 as part of a partnership with Sauber, the question of whether Norris could be of interest to the Audi
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Frederic Vasseur, team principal of Ferrari, has provided insights into McLaren’s Formula 1 recovery, emphasising that their resurgence began even before their significant step forward in Austria. McLaren, based in Woking, initially faced challenges in the 2023 season, falling short of their development targets for their car in the lead-up to pre-season testing. Their struggles
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