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Why Logan Sargeant has been whacked with a massive penalty

Rookie Logan Sargeant’s maiden Formula 1 campaign went from bad to worse at the Japanese Grand Prix last weekend, where the American was slapped with several penalties by the FIA. With Sargeant still needing a contract for 2024, the Williams driver certainly isn’t helping his chances of being on the grid next season, by continuing

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Red Bull told Sergio Perez is ‘ready for retirement’

Ex-Formula 1 driver Jan Lammers has suggested that Sergio Perez is “really ready for retirement” following an absolutely shocking Japanese Grand Prix last weekend. Perez endured one of his worst races of the 2023 season, which saw him staggeringly retire from the race twice. His race got off to the worst possible start after colliding

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Pierre Gasly demands internal discussion after Esteban Ocon incident

At the Japanese Grand Prix, Alpine driver Pierre Gasly openly expressed his dissent over the team’s management decision to instruct him to concede a position and a championship point.  Despite earlier claims of camaraderie with his teammate, Esteban Ocon, Gasly found himself at odds with Alpine’s race strategy during a crucial moment in Suzuka. Gasly,

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Fernando Alonso accuses Formula 1 of deliberately making him the villain

Veteran Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has voiced his criticism of the sport’s broadcasting of “out of context” snippets of his communications with his team.  The Spaniard’s frustration with the radio transmissions emerged as he struggled on the Suzuka circuit, ultimately finishing in eighth place for Aston Martin, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secured another

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Sergio Perez warned about lurking replacements

Ex-Formula 1 driver Timo Glock believes Sergio Perez has “fallen off dramatically” following a positive start to the season, after enduring a shocking Japanese Grand Prix. Perez is looking nothing like the driver who claimed two wins from the opening four races, with the Red Bull driver having made countless errors. Last weekend in Suzuka

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Lewis Hamilton demands AI intervention after Max Verstappen controversy

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has called for the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the decision-making process of the sport’s stewards.  This plea comes after the FIA’s admission that they made an erroneous judgment during qualifying, raising concerns about consistency in officiating. During the crucial Saturday qualifying session, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen found himself under

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McLaren warned about Lando Norris joining Ferrari, Red Bull or Mercedes

Ex-Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok believes Lando Norris is “at the top of the shopping list” for the three big teams in the sport: Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari. Norris is currently contracted to McLaren until the end of 2025, with him having already been linked to Red Bull several times. Red Bull reportedly spoke

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Helmut Marko reveals FIA negotiation over Sergio Perez controversy

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has revealed that the FIA granted the team permission to let Sergio Perez rejoin the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, so that he could serve a time penalty. Perez endured a disastrous Sunday at Suzuka, with the Mexican’s race having been ruined after just a few seconds. He collided

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Lando Norris fires Sergio Perez jibe with Oscar Piastri comment

Lando Norris has hailed McLaren’s recent progress this season as “pretty incredible”, with the British driver believing it’s been made possible by himself and Oscar Piastri being competitive. Whilst the start of the season was woeful for the Woking-based team, the side have flown up the pecking order since the Austrian Grand Prix, where they

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