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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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’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 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 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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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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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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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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