Mercedes’ Bradley Lord confirmed after the Japanese Grand Prix that Lewis Hamilton’s and George Russell’s battle would be discussed in the team’s post-race debrief, when the “heat of the moment” has cooled. Lord is standing in for team principal Toto Wolff this weekend alongside ex-F1 driver Jerome D’Ambrosio, as the Austrian is having surgery back
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Sergio Perez had a weekend to forget at the Japanese Grand Prix, in what was one of his worst performances of 2023. As Red Bull team principal Christian Horner put it, Perez had a “shocker” at Suzuka, where he retired twice from the race under bizarre circumstances. Starting from fifth, Perez made contact with Carlos
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Max Verstappen left no room for ambiguity as he asserted the equality of Red Bull’s cars, addressing the performance gap between himself and his teammate, Sergio Perez, following a commanding pole position win at the Japanese Grand Prix. During qualifying at Suzuka, Verstappen secured the top spot, while Perez had a tougher time and could
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Mercedes’ decision to issue team orders instructing George Russell to allow Lewis Hamilton to pass him in the closing laps of the race has ignited a spirited debate among Sky TV commentators. Russell, despite expressing his disagreement via team radio, complied with the order, setting the stage for a contentious post-race analysis. As the race
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Fernando Alonso has stepped forward to address the controversy surrounding his in-race radio communications, asserting that his remarks were taken “completely out of context.” Alonso, a two-time World Champion, has occasionally been criticised for his heated radio exchanges during races, and this time was no exception, as tensions flared during the event at Suzuka. The
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has admitted that the upcoming return of the Qatar Grand Prix should be somewhere where the side are “competitive”, although he notes that Red Bull are “still a step too far” ahead of the improving side. The Woking-based team’s recovery this season has been one of the biggest talking points
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In the midst of Max Verstappen’s dominant performance in Formula 1, his father, Jos Verstappen, a former teammate to the legendary Michael Schumacher, has shifted his focus back to his own racing endeavours. While Jos was a constant presence at Max’s side during his early F1 career, the 51-year-old racing veteran is now pursuing a
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Ex-Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson believes Mercedes need to copy Red Bull for next season, should the Silver Arrows decide to “start again” with the design of their car. The new aerodynamic regulations are getting no better for Mercedes, who continue to struggle to get the maximum performance out of their package. Even after scrapping
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The Japanese Grand Prix witnessed a whirlwind of events for Sergio Perez, as the Mexican driver endured a rollercoaster race filled with incidents, penalties, and an unprecedented return to the track. From contact with fellow racers to serving multiple penalties, Perez’s day at Suzuka was anything but ordinary. The chaos began right from the start
MoreIn an eventful race at the Japanese Grand Prix, Sergio Perez found himself at the centre of controversy due to a series of incidents that marred his performance and impacted other drivers. The Mexican driver’s actions not only affected his own race but also drew criticism from his fellow competitors, particularly Kevin Magnussen. Perez’s race
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