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Toto Wolff reveals FIA dream to hurt Max Verstappen

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is hoping that a new Technical Directive (TD) will slow Red Bull by “half a second”, although he fears that it’s very unlikely. The FIA have put a new TD into effect from the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix onwards, to police flexi-wings better. Front and rear wing flexibility will be

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Nico Rosberg reveals how Lewis Hamilton ‘seriously hurt’ him

2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has revealed that he was “seriously angry” after losing out on victory at the 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix to Lewis Hamilton, in what was dubbed the ‘Duel in the Desert’. The 2014 Bahrain GP was the third race in the new hybrid era of F1, with Mercedes having

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Christian Horner blasts Toto Wolff for stirring the pot

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has slammed Mercedes boss Toto Wolff for showing a “total lack of understanding”, after the Austrian criticised Max Verstappen’s dominance. The reigning World Champion is currently in a complete league of his own and claimed his 12th win of the season last weekend at the Italian Grand Prix, which

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Ferrari to confront drivers after ‘good fun’ claim rejected

Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc engaged in a gripping late-race battle that left spectators at the edge of their seats.  The teammates pushed the limits of competition, raising concerns about their on-track antics, and setting the stage for a potential post-race discussion with their team principal Fred Vasseur. With the final podium position

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Carlos Sainz accuses Oscar Piastri of deliberately trying to get him a penalty

The Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza witnessed heightened tensions between Carlos Sainz and Oscar Piastri as the two drivers narrowly avoided a collision during FP3.  Sainz accused Piastri of attempting to have him penalised, leading to a fiery exchange over their team radios. During the FP3 session on Saturday afternoon, the Spanish driver, Sainz,

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George Russell ridicules Charles Leclerc

George Russell was in a comical mood after the Italian Grand Prix last weekend, where he joked about Ferrari’s special livery for their home race. In celebration of the Italian manufacturer’s victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours back in June, Ferrari used a special red, black and yellow livery at Monza last weekend. It

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Sergio Perez warns Red Bull

Sergio Perez is prepared to look at other options away from Red Bull for 2024, should he feel that he can longer “contribute” to the Milton Keynes-based team’s success. Perez’s future with Red Bull has been a big talking point recently, with the Mexican having endured a poor run of form ahead of the summer

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Rival takes dig at Lando Norris

In a thrilling race at the Italian Grand Prix, Alex Albon managed to secure a seventh-place finish, much to his delight, staving off a challenge from McLaren’s Lando Norris. After the race, he couldn’t resist teasing his rival for not faring as well.  Albon, who has been on an impressive points-scoring streak since Formula 1’s

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Max Verstappen’s admission about surpassing Sebastian Vettel

Max Verstappen has expressed his delight and surprise at breaking the Formula 1 consecutive win record previously held by Sebastian Vettel.  The Dutchman’s remarkable achievement occurred at the Italian Grand Prix, where he clinched his 10th consecutive victory, rewriting the record books for the 2023 season. Starting from the second position on the grid, Verstappen’s

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Charles Leclerc warned he is making Carlos Sainz look better

Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi believes the pressure Charles Leclerc is putting himself under is actually slowing him down and making team-mate Carlos Sainz look better. Leclerc finished in fourth behind Sainz last weekend at the Italian Grand Prix, after failing to find a way past the Spaniard. Both reigning World Champion Max

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