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Lando Norris admits huge disappointment

Lando Norris was unable to capitalise on Red Bull’s struggles at the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend, with Carlos Sainz having taken the chance to become the first non-Red Bull winner this season. Starting from fourth, Norris had a great chance at claiming his first Formula 1 victory, something he would’ve claimed at the 2021

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‘This weakness’: Max Verstappen fired warning

Ex-Formula 1 driver Anthony Davidson found it interesting that Red Bull struggled so much at the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend, with it having been a venue where Mercedes previously struggled when they were the sport’s dominant side. Red Bull’s 15-race winning streak came to an end at the Marina Bay Circuit last Sunday, where

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George Russell speaks out on Mercedes mistakes

George Russell has insisted that the “mistakes” Mercedes have made since the start of the new aerodynamic regulations “will only help” the Silver Arrows in the future, given that it’s taught them several lessons. The Silver Arrows entered the new era of the sport last season with the unsuccessful ‘zero-sidepod’ philosophy, which they attempted to

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Ferrari boss claims more wins are coming

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur admitted that Carlos Sainz’s victory last Sunday at the Singapore Grand Prix was a “bit emotional”, with it having been the Frenchman’s first as a team boss. On his 159th Grand Prix as a team principal, Vasseur finally led a team to victory, with Sainz having controlled the race majestically

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Charles Leclerc says Carlos Sainz should be thanking him

In a strategic move that played a pivotal role in Ferrari’s success at the Singapore Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc opted for soft tires, and this calculated decision ultimately contributed to teammate Carlos Sainz’s triumph on the Marina Bay Street Circuit.  Leclerc, who initially led the race, provided crucial insights into his race-day strategy, which had

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Ted Kravitz warns Max Verstappen might be bluffing

The Singapore Grand Prix saw the end of Red Bull Racing’s season-long dominant run, leaving fans with a thrilling showdown between Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, George Russell, and Lewis Hamilton.  Sky Sports’ Ted Kravitz described this race as a rare moment when a dominant car, akin to Red Bull’s RB19, was “humbled” on the track.

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Carlos Sainz defends controversial strategy move

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz revealed the risky strategy he employed during the Singapore Grand Prix, where he deliberately slowed down to assist his teammate Lando Norris in defending against pursuing Mercedes drivers.  This calculated approach ultimately led to Sainz securing his first victory of the season. Following a Virtual Safety Car period with 17 laps remaining,

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Haas boss blocks rival from signing their driver

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner reportedly intervened and blocked Alfa Romeo/Sauber’s request to sign Nico Hulkenberg as a replacement for Zhou Guanyu in the 2024 season.  This unexpected twist has left the Swiss outfit reevaluating its options for its driver lineup, as discussions behind the scenes took a heated turn. The revelation comes from a

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Sergio Perez meets with Helmut Marko

Sergio Perez has gracefully accepted an apology from Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, following Marko’s controversial xenophobic comments.  Marko had suggested in an interview with Servus TV that Perez’s performance struggles were linked to his South American background, insinuating that South Americans lacked focus compared to Europeans.  Although Marko later retracted his comments, the

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