Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has celebrated Ferrari’s triumph at the Singapore Grand Prix as a “breath of fresh air” for Formula 1. Carlos Sainz emerged victorious at the Marina Bay Circuit, crossing the finish line ahead of Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton. This marked the first time in the current season that Red Bull
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Martin Brundle has offered his insights on a weekend that saw Carlos Sainz deliver a masterful performance in Singapore, ending Red Bull’s dominant streak in the 2023 season. Brundle begins by reflecting on the diverse set of races witnessed recently in Formula 1, from the rain-soaked Zandvoort to the high-speed Monza, and finally the humid
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McLaren’s Lando Norris has raised concerns about the lack of penalties for drivers who impede others during races and qualifying sessions, calling for stricter measures to address this issue. Norris’s comments come in the wake of a controversial decision by the stewards in Singapore, where Max Verstappen avoided severe penalties for questionable manoeuvres during qualifying.
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Yuki Tsunoda is undecided as to who he’d rather have as a team-mate at AlphaTauri next season; Daniel Ricciardo or Liam Lawson. After initial reports stated that Tsunoda is set to be Red Bull’s reserve driver in 2024, he’s now reportedly set to be confirmed as an AlphaTauri driver once again. An announcement regarding another
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Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso has dismissed any notion of frustration with the team’s performance as they faced a challenging phase in the 2023 season. Aston Martin, which had initially shown promise as Red Bull’s main contender, witnessed a dip in their performance as more established teams made significant strides in car development. Singapore proved
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Red Bull Racing has maintained its unwavering belief in the rising star Liam Lawson, despite opting not to grant him an AlphaTauri seat for the upcoming 2024 Formula 1 season. The team’s decision on its driver lineup was unveiled early on Saturday, ending weeks of anticipation within the F1 community. In a move that surprised
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Lando Norris called for team orders during the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, after finding himself stuck behind team-mate Oscar Piastri. Starting from third, Norris made an excellent launch off the line and almost led into the opening corner, only for reigning World Champion Max Verstappen to hold the inside line. Norris slotted into second
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Sergio Perez’s Japanese Grand Prix has been labelled as “a shocker” by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, after the Mexican retired from the race following multiple collisions. Starting from fifth on the grid, Perez’s race got off to a shocking start, after colliding with Carlos Sainz on the run into Turn 1. This broke
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Lando Norris was believed to have been “annoyed” with Oscar Piastri after qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix, where he failed to go as quick as the Australian in Q3. Norris qualified third at Suzuka whilst Piastri did superbly to secure second on the grid, alongside reigning World Champion Max Verstappen. Piastri has pushed Norris
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The Japanese Grand Prix witnessed Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell engaged in a high-stakes battle, reminiscent of the fireworks promised by their partnership last year. While they had previously fought Ferrari for victory in Singapore, their showdown in Japan, though lower in the order, was marked by intensified team radio frustrations. The media
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