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Carlos Sainz warns against ‘rushing’ into Ferrari contract

In an unexpected turn of events, Carlos Sainz, not Charles Leclerc, clinched a Grand Prix victory for Ferrari in the 2023 season.  The Spanish driver, often considered the second fiddle at Ferrari, has been showcasing remarkable form in recent months, and his triumph in Singapore couldn’t have arrived at a more opportune moment.  As contract

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George Russell fired serious warning about Lewis Hamilton

Some prominent Formula 1 pundits believe that George Russell’s determined quest to assert himself alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes will inevitably lead to a “changing of the guard” within the team.  Since joining Mercedes in 2022 as an eager and talented youngster eager to make his mark, Russell has experienced a period of career stagnation.

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Charles Leclerc makes Ferrari plea

Charles Leclerc has opened up further about his challenges with Ferrari’s SF-23, recognising the need for adaptation to better suit the car’s characteristics. While Ferrari has experienced a series of competitive weekends since the summer break, their performance in the 2023 season has been inconsistent, heavily influenced by the nature of each track.  After ending

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Why Red Bull and McLaren are scared of Mercedes

Red Bull and McLaren both suspect that Mercedes will return with a bang in 2024, following the Silver Arrows’ lacklustre 2023 campaign. This season has been another frustrating one for Mercedes, who changed the entire concept of their car at the Monaco Grand Prix. Whilst this solved some of their issues which arose in 2022,

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AlphaTauri reveals controversial Red Bull strategy

AlphaTauri plans to incorporate more parts from Red Bull into its car design for the 2024 season.  This strategic shift comes as AlphaTauri looks to improve its performance, having struggled during the 2023 season. Despite Red Bull Racing’s dominant performance in 2023, winning all but one of the 16 races, AlphaTauri finds itself at the

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Mick Schumacher to take part in test as Alpine keen to sign him

Mick Schumacher, who was once touted as the future of German motorsport in Formula 1, is currently engaged in negotiations with Alpine regarding a potential role within their FIA World Endurance Championships (WEC) team for the 2024 season, according to a report by The Independent. Just a few years ago, Schumacher’s meteoric rise in motorsport

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Lewis Hamilton reveals why he didn’t reject Mercedes for Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton has dismissed rumours linking him to a move to Ferrari by confirming that he never received an offer from the Italian team.  While negotiations for Hamilton’s new two-year deal with Mercedes faced delays, there were speculations of Ferrari’s interest.  However, Hamilton has now clarified the situation, stating that he “never” received any offer

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Alpine deliver bad news to Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly

As the Formula 1 season enters its final stretch with six rounds remaining, Alpine appears set to maintain its current sixth place in the constructors’ championship.  The team introduced significant revisions to its car at the Singapore Grand Prix last month, and while they anticipate one or two more minor updates later this year, Alpine’s

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Oscar Piastri makes ‘pretty useless’ admission

In a candid interview with McLaren’s official social media channel, Australian sensation Oscar Piastri, who has been making waves in his debut Formula 1 season, shared insights into his career and personal aspirations.  Piastri, who recently inked a contract extension with McLaren, revealed that he might have pursued a career as an engineer if he

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