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Red Bull fire ‘scary’ warning over budget concerns in Qatar

Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen is inching ever closer to securing his third consecutive drivers’ championship title.  The anticipation has been building, with Verstappen’s dominance throughout the 2023 season signalling an impending triumph. The eagerly awaited moment could come to fruition next weekend in Qatar. Dutch Grand Prix organiser Jan Lammers voiced his realisation of

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Why ‘fired up’ Max Verstappen wanted to embarrass everyone

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner revealed after last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix that Max Verstappen wanted to win it “by 20 seconds”, following the team’s misery in Singapore. The reigning World Champion returned to winning ways at Suzuka and secured his 13th victory of the season with ease, by 19.3 seconds over Lando Norris.

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Bernie Ecclestone snubs Lewis Hamilton for his arch-nemesis

Bernie Ecclestone, the former head of Formula 1, has boldly proclaimed Max Verstappen as the greatest driver in the history of the sport.  Ecclestone’s declaration places Verstappen above legendary figures like Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, and Alain Prost. Verstappen’s recent dominant performance at the Japanese Grand Prix showcased his prowess, as he skilfully defended his

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Red Bull make big admission about signing Lando Norris

Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, has acknowledged that Red Bull is closely monitoring Lando Norris’s situation as McLaren negotiates a new contract that could extend beyond the 2025 Formula 1 season.  This revelation comes as Red Bull faces important decisions regarding its driver lineup for the 2025 season, with Sergio Perez’s

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Why Williams literally can’t afford to keep Logan Sargeant

Logan Sargeant’s rookie season has been an expensive affair for Williams, with the American’s total crash damage from this year so far having been revealed. The American has struggled to adjust the demands of Formula 1 after stepping up from Formula 2, with him costing the team significant money in repairs at virtually every Grand

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Calls for George Russell’s removal grow

Calls for George Russell’s departure from Mercedes have been steadily mounting.  The 25-year-old British driver himself has openly acknowledged the woeful nature of his second year with the prestigious team, describing it as a “complete disaster of a season” marked by “so many missed chances.” Russell’s struggles were most recently evident at the Japanese Grand

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Sergio Perez planning to retire from Formula 1

Red Bull Racing’s Sergio Perez is under intense scrutiny and criticism following a tumultuous performance at the Japanese Grand Prix.  Jan Lammers, a Dutch motorsport pundit, did not mince his words, describing Perez’s driving as “criminal,” while Robert Doornboss, another former F1 driver turned commentator, asserted that Perez is “making a fool of himself.” Both

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Max Verstappen snubbed as best driver in the world for 26-year-old

Racing driver Agustin Canapino believes that soon-to-be three-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen’s isn’t the best driver in the world, with that accolade instead going to IndyCar Champion Alex Palou. The interesting take comes after Palou recently claimed his second IndyCar title in three seasons, following a dominant display throughout 2023. His dominance was

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Ferrari boss admits caution led to weakness

Ferrari’s performance in the Japanese Grand Prix shed light on a season-long weakness that has plagued the SF-23, prompting the team to adopt a cautious approach during the race.  Despite the cautious strategy, the team managed to secure fourth and sixth-place finishes, with Carlos Sainz’s tire-preserving tactics providing an edge on the day when Ferrari

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