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Toto Wolff hits out at ‘insane’ Helmut Marko

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has addressed the recent controversy surrounding Red Bull Motorsport Advisor, Helmut Marko, and his comments regarding Sergio Perez’s performance.  Wolff believes that Marko has “learned his lesson” following the storm of criticism sparked by his comments. Marko, a key figure in Red Bull’s motorsport development program, had made remarks implying

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Charles Leclerc says Ferrari made the right call firing Mattia Binotto

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has credited team principal Fred Vasseur for his unflappable demeanour, which has played a pivotal role in the team’s resurgence in Formula 1.  Ferrari has been diligently working to unravel the mysteries of its SF-23 car’s struggles, particularly in tire management during races.  Since the Dutch Grand Prix following the summer break,

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Red Bull warn Sergio Perez about Lewis Hamilton amid ‘handicap’

Red Bull Racing’s advisor, Helmut Marko, has voiced his apprehension regarding Sergio Perez’s recent struggles in qualifying and the potential impact on his quest for second place in the Drivers’ Championship, where he faces fierce competition from Lewis Hamilton.  After a series of subpar qualifying performances, Perez’s hold on second place in the standings has

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Fernando Alonso brutally snubs Lewis Hamilton

Fernando Alonso brutally snubbed Lewis Hamilton ahead of this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, when asked if Max Verstappen is among the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1. Sixth place in Saturday’s sprint race is all the Dutchman needs to become a three-time World Champion, putting him level with the likes of Ayrton Senna

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Kevin Magnussen shocked by Nico Hulkenberg gift

Celebrations were in full swing in the F1 paddock as Kevin Magnussen marked his 31st birthday in Qatar.  The Haas team orchestrated a heartfelt surprise for the Danish driver, filling their hospitality area with cake and flowers while team members gathered to convey their warm wishes.  However, the most intriguing gift of the day came

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Lando Norris snaps back at Fernando Alonso

Lando Norris snapped back at Fernando Alonso ahead of this weekend’s returning Qatar Grand Prix, after the Spaniard claimed that McLaren are becoming “overconfident” in the fight for fourth in the Constructors’ Championship. McLaren are rapidly hunting Aston Martin down with six races remaining and have been taking huge chunks out of their advantage over

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Lewis Hamilton refuses to speak on ‘top secret’ plans

Lewis Hamilton is remaining tight-lipped on what Mercedes are working on for 2024, with the British driver admitting that their plans are “top secret”. Whilst Mercedes currently find themselves second in the Constructors’ Championship, they’ve rarely been the second-best team this season. In actual fact, the Silver Arrows have been fourth in the pecking order

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Sebastian Vettel went ‘ballistic’ at British GP organisers

Two-time British Touring Car Champion Jason Plato has recently revealed a story regarding Sebastian Vettel, and how he went “ballistic” at Silverstone for posting something of him on social media. Despite the world we live in which seemingly relies on social media, Vettel has rarely gotten heavily involved in it. In fact, the four-time World

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Lance Stroll makes excuses amid tennis rumours

Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll has had a tumultuous season, garnering just 47 points compared to his teammate Fernando Alonso’s impressive 174 points, marking a stark contrast within the team’s performance.  Stroll, who has been grappling with a series of setbacks, shared his perspective ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, acknowledging both his own shortcomings and

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Lewis Hamilton fires Mercedes demand 

Lewis Hamilton has not been shy about voicing his demands for upgrades from his Mercedes team as the Formula 1 season heads into its final stretch.  The British racing legend recently made a visit to the Mercedes factory during the break between the Japanese Grand Prix and the upcoming race at the Lusail International Circuit. 

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