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Aston Martin insist they’re happy to leave Mercedes

Aston Martin engineering director Luca Furbatto has admitted that the team will be able to make a huge step towards fighting for titles in 2026, when they’re in a position with Honda to take “control of our own destiny”. Currently, Aston Martin are a customer team of Mercedes, meaning they receive power units and gearboxes

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Lewis Hamilton defends decision to remain at Mercedes amid Ferrari interest

Lewis Hamilton has stressed that he’s committed to helping Mercedes return to the top of Formula 1, following the signing of his new contract. It was confirmed ahead of the recent Italian Grand Prix that after months of negotiating, the seven-time World Champion had finally agreed to a new deal with the Silver Arrows. Hamilton

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Mexico GP organisers demand ‘respect’ after Sergio Perez controversy

Organisers of this season’s Mexican Grand Prix have called for those involved in Formula 1 to be an “example for fans around the world” at this year’s event, amid recent xenophobic comments and incidents in grandstands. The Mexican GP is set to take place on October 27-29 and is usually a well-attended event. However, recent

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Carlos Sainz reveals when he will sign new Ferrari contract

Carlos Sainz’s future with Ferrari will be discussed very shortly, during the upcoming winter break once the 2023 Formula 1 season concludes. With only six races remaining this season, questions are starting to be asked in regard to where Sainz and Charles Leclerc will be, come the end of 2024, as the two drivers only

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Christian Horner on Max Verstappen stealing Lewis Hamilton’s record

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has noted that Max Verstappen is still a huge “distance away” from claiming an unprecedented eighth Drivers’ Championship, something which see him eclipse seven-time World Champions Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton. The reigning World Champion is set to clinch his third consecutive championship this weekend at the Qatar Grand

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Daniel Ricciardo admits he wants to kick out Sergio Perez

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that he “would love” to return to Red Bull as a full-time driver in the future, but for the time being he’s prepared to work his way “back up”. Ricciardo originally returned to Red Bull at the start of 2023 as their development driver, following his departure from McLaren after his

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‘You don’t need Lewis’: Mercedes warned about Hamilton and Russell

Former Ferrari and Williams manager, Peter Windsor, has raised questions about the dynamic between the two Mercedes teammates, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, implying that Russell’s presence in the team may not have been Hamilton’s choice. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, had been notably vocal in expressing his appreciation for his former Mercedes teammate, Valtteri

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Ferrari demand Haas sign 18-year-old British driver

Ferrari is eyeing a potential seat for their promising young driver, Ollie Bearman, with the Haas F1 Team, according to reports from French outlet AutoHebdo.  As the motorsport community gears up for the customary ‘Silly Season,’ the focus shifts towards future driver line-ups for F1 teams. This year’s ‘Silly Season’ has proven to be relatively

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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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