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Mercedes deny ‘clinging’ claim as Lewis Hamilton to be handed boost

Mercedes’ head of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin has revealed that the Silver Arrows are “open-minded” about the concept of their cars going forward, with the outfit “not clinging” to their current design philosophy. The Brackley-based team are already on their current design concept since the start of 2022, after scrapping their ‘zero-sidepod’ concept at the

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Nico Hulkenberg issues warning to Mick Schumacher over Alpine deal

Nico Hulkenberg, the winner of the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours, has asserted that a seat in the prestigious endurance race is “no replacement” for the thrill and challenge of Formula 1.  Hulkenberg’s comments come in the wake of Alpine’s announcement that they are in discussions with Mick Schumacher about a seat in the Renault-owned

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Fans pick Lewis Hamilton over Max Verstappen as F1 GOAT

In a sport where legends are made and records are broken, the debate over who holds the title of the “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) in Formula One continues to rage on. Max Verstappen, despite an incredible run of 10 consecutive Grand Prix victories, finds himself in a constant battle to topple his rival Lewis

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Carlos Sainz fired number 1 driver warning at Ferrari

The Singapore Grand Prix, known for its unpredictability and challenging circuit, witnessed outstanding performances, according to former Formula 1 driver Timo Glock.  Among the notable standouts were Carlos Sainz, who secured a commanding victory for Ferrari at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, and the young talent Liam Lawson, participating in only his third Grand Prix,

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Max Verstappen branded ‘ahead of the car’

Max Verstappen asserted his dominance with a “very special” pole position lap that left the rest of the field trailing by over half a second at Suzuka.  Verstappen, who had set the pace in all three practice sessions leading up to qualifying, showcased his unmatched prowess by outpacing second-placed Oscar Piastri by a commanding 0.581

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Oscar Piastri denies McLaren claim about his career

Oscar Piastri’s journey through the world of Formula 1 has been nothing short of remarkable, and his recent five days at Suzuka added another layer of significance to his burgeoning career.  Piastri’s arrival in Japan coincided with the announcement of his new long-term contract, binding him to McLaren until 2026, reinforcing the team’s belief in

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Lando Norris urged to remain with McLaren

Lando Norris faces a crucial decision as his contract with McLaren approaches its expiration in 2025.  While rumours have swirled about the possibility of Norris joining Red Bull to team up with Max Verstappen, experts and insiders are urging the young British driver to remain loyal to McLaren, citing the team’s recent significant improvements. Norris,

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Sebastian Vettel makes surprising claim about defeating Max Verstappen

Four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel believes Max Verstappen can be defeated despite his current superior form, with the retired German stating that “everybody is beatable”. Verstappen is comfortably Formula 1’s most in-form driver currently, with him being just a few points away from securing a third consecutive Drivers’ Championship. The reigning World Champion has gotten

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Sergio Perez resorts to mental coach, admits Red Bull is ‘different’

Sergio Perez has revealed a personal strategy to combat the mounting pressure he faces in his role at Red Bull Racing.  Perez, who has a contract with the team for 2024, acknowledges the scrutiny he’s been under lately, with some insiders questioning his performance as a Red Bull driver. Reflecting on the challenges of the

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Red Bull joke about drinking alcohol in Qatar

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has joked that it’ll be an expensive night for Red Bull if Max Verstappen clinches the Drivers’ Championship next weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix, due to how expensive alcohol is in the Middle East nation. Following on from his victory last weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix, Verstappen

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