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Ferrari warned about Mattia Binotto

Ex-Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger believes Ferrari made a mistake sacking former team principal Mattia Binotto, with the Austrian stating that he should’ve been put alongside current boss Frederic Vasseur. Ferrari holds a very strong place in Berger’s heart given that he raced for the Maranello-based team for six seasons. Berger completed two three-year stints

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Could Singapore GP spell bad news for Red Bull?

Anticipation is mounting as Formula 1 teams prepare to take on the reconfigured Singapore Grand Prix circuit, with drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez expressing their eagerness to conquer the challenges posed by the revamped track. The most significant alteration for the 2023 season is the replacement of Turns 16-19 with a flat-out straight connecting

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DRS compared to ‘methadone’

Italian journalist Leo Turrini has compared the Drag Reduction System (DRS) to “methadone,” suggesting that it serves as a temporary fix rather than a genuine solution to the sport’s overtaking challenges.  DRS, introduced in 2011, has sparked mixed reviews since its inception. DRS functions by allowing drivers to boost their straight-line speed by reducing rear

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Red Bull reveal major Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez difference

A senior Red Bull engineer has shed light on the significant set-up differences between Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen during the 2021 Formula One season, contrasting with the current year’s performance.  While Verstappen has enjoyed remarkable success, winning 12 out of 14 races, including the last 10 consecutively, Perez’s journey has been marked by ups

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Jenson Button makes Formula 1 demand

2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button has called for combustion engines to return to Formula 1, something he believes would be supported by “every driver”. However, the retired F1 star has admitted that such a thing can only happen if they’re run on sustainable fuel. Since 2014, F1 have run 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 hybrid

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Oscar Piastri says he’s more optimistic than Charles Leclerc

Oscar Piastri is hopeful that McLaren will be able to catch Red Bull and fight the Austrians for victories in the future, although he recognises that it’s “going to be difficult”. After starting the season woefully following a disappointing pre-season, McLaren have been one of the hottest teams in recent races, ever since they introduced

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Lewis Hamilton tells fan not to sell their organs

Ahead of this weekend’s demanding Singapore Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton took a couple of days away from social media, before returning on Monday. The seven-time World Champion boasts 8.1 million followers on Twitter/X, meaning all of his posts often go viral. It was no different at the start of the week, as Hamilton asked his

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Sergio Perez kidnapped in London taxi

Red Bull’s relationship with Ford is seemingly well underway, despite Honda still being the Austrians’ engine partner until the end of 2025. Ford Performance recently filmed a YouTube video with Sergio Perez, who took part in a head-to-head time trial against pro Ford stunt driver Paul Swift. The video was filmed at the Millbrook Proving

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Renault CEO comments on selling Alpine F1 Team

Renault CEO Luca De Meo has insisted that Alpine are not for sale, despite a turbulent 2023 season so far, which recently saw several high-profile employees receive the sack. The Renault-owned team have failed to match their 2022 performance so far based on the Constructors’ Championship at least; however, the Enstone-based outfit do have two

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Ex-BBC F1 presenter considering return

Former BBC Formula 1 presenter Jake Humphrey has admitted on social media that he’s “coming round to the idea” of returning to the F1 paddock, 11 years on from his BBC exit. Humphrey was the face of the BBC’s live F1 coverage from 2009-2012, when the broadcaster lost the main broadcasting right to Sky Sports.

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