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Daniel Ricciardo fans dealt massive injury blow

AlphaTauri have admitted that Daniel Ricciardo returning to the grid at the Qatar Grand Prix next month is looking unlikely, with him still recovering from his hand surgery. AlphaTauri head of trackside engineering Jonathan Eddolls revealed at the Japanese Grand Prix – where Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda are reportedly going to be confirmed for 2024

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Christian Horner admits driver is giving him ‘headache’

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has admitted that Liam Lawson is giving him a “nice headache”, with their sister side having three drivers but only two seats available. Since replacing the injured Daniel Ricciardo from Free Practice 3 at the Dutch Grand Prix, Lawson has done a sensational job for AlphaTauri, something which has

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Alpine confirm they’re trying to poach Mick Schumacher

Vice president of Alpine Motorsport Bruno Famin has confirmed that the company are in talks with Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher, over a potential seat in their Hypercar programme. It was reported ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix that Schumacher was talking to the French side about joining their Hypercar programme in the World

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Fernando Alonso warns Sebastian Vettel with Daniel Ricciardo remark

Fernando Alonso has offered some cautionary advice to former world champion Sebastian Vettel regarding the potential challenges of returning to the sport.  Vettel, who retired at the end of the previous season, has not ruled out the possibility of a comeback, but Alonso, who himself made a successful return to the grid, has highlighted the

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Lewis Hamilton speaks out after Mercedes ‘nightmare’

Lewis Hamilton was delighted to have qualified seventh on Saturday at the Japanese Grand Prix, following a shocking performance on Friday at Suzuka. The seven-time World Champion ended the opening day at the Japanese GP all the way down in P14 and half a second behind George Russell, in what he admitted was a “nightmare”.

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Frederic Vasseur outlines Ferrari’s plan

Following the Singapore Grand Prix, Formula 1 drivers have little time to catch their breath as they prepare for the upcoming action at Suzuka.  As Max Verstappen’s remarkable winning streak came to a halt, questions arise about whether a power shift is underway at the pinnacle of the grid. The Marina Bay Street Circuit witnessed

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‘As if I was mad’: Ex-Ferrari manager reveals Adrian Newey’s stance on TD

Max Verstappen’s impressive streak of consecutive wins has been halted in Singapore, marking the end of his remarkable run where he had crossed the finish line first in 11 consecutive races.  Renowned motorsport analyst Peter Windsor delves into the details of Verstappen’s race weekend in his recent analysis video on YouTube. Throughout the weekend in

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Liam Lawson puts a target on Logan Sargeant’s back

Logan Sargeant’s seat at Williams is Liam Lawson’s only chance of featuring on the grid next season, as it was confirmed Saturday morning that he’d been snubbed by AlphaTauri for 2024. AlphaTauri announced at the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Free Practice 3 that Yuki Tsunoda had been retained for a fourth season with the

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Helmut Marko speaks out on Charles Leclerc being ‘demoted’ at Ferrari

Dr. Helmut Marko has voiced his support for Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, expressing confidence in the Monegasque driver’s ability to respond to his teammate Carlos Sainz’s recent strong performances.  Sainz, a former protege of Marko during his time at Red Bull, has eclipsed Leclerc’s performance since the summer break, culminating in consecutive pole positions and a

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Mercedes break silence on Lewis Hamilton team orders theory

Mercedes’ Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin, has faced a challenging question from British broadcaster Ted Kravitz regarding Lewis Hamilton’s performance. Kravitz inquired whether Hamilton could have secured victory in Singapore if Mercedes had allowed him to pass George Russell during the race.  In response, Shovlin offered insight into the race dynamics, stating, “I’m sure that

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