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Under-fire F1 drivers retained for 2024

Lance Stroll and Yuki Tsunoda have secured their seats with Aston Martin and AlphaTauri, respectively, for the upcoming 2024 season.  Despite recent speculations and rumours swirling around the paddock, both drivers have affirmed their commitments to their respective teams. While this season has seen Stroll trailing behind the seasoned Fernando Alonso, who boasts seven top-three

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Conspiracy theory spreads about Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton boos

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen was victorious once again on Sunday at the Italian Grand Prix to break the record for most consecutive wins; however, he wasn’t exactly given a heroic reception by the fans in attendance. Being the home of Ferrari, the majority of the thousands of fans in attendance were supporting the Maranello-based

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Aston Martin driver to replace Zhou Guanyu in 2024

Reigning Formula 2 World Champion and Aston Martin reserve driver Felipe Drugovich could move to Alfa Romeo next season, to replace Zhou Guanyu. Whilst Valtteri Bottas is contracted to 2024 with the Hinwil-based team, Zhou currently doesn’t have a deal for next season. He’s certainly performed well enough to be offered an extension, with that

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Red Bull claim they didn’t care about pole position

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has insisted that the Austrians “never really focused on pole position” at the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday, with the Milton Keynes-based side having prioritised their race set-up. Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen was denied pole position by Carlos Sainz at Monza, after the Ferrari driver went 0.013s quicker

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George Russell’s brilliant and blunt reply to Mercedes order

Mercedes driver George Russell showcased his wit and determination during a captivating weekend at the Italian Grand Prix.  Qualifying an impressive fourth on the grid, four places ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton, Russell’s performance stood out even more considering he outpaced Sergio Perez, piloting the formidable Red Bull, renowned as the fastest car in

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Lewis Hamilton’s Max Verstappen comment backfires against him

A comment Lewis Hamilton made ahead of the Italian Grand Prix backfired in the Mercedes driver’s face, after he shared his opinion that all of Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 team-mates have been weaker than his. Hamilton insisted that Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas are all stronger than anyone who has partnered

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Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez come to blows

Sergio Perez and Charles Leclerc almost finished the Italian Grand Prix at Monza early, as the pair came close to colliding on lap 31. The Mexican driver, battling to get on the podium, dipped his car into the gravel, as he attempted to pass the Monegasque on track. While it initially appeared the pair made

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Max Verstappen’s X-rated message about Ferrari

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen was made to work for his record-breaking 10th consecutive victory on Sunday at the Italian Grand Prix. Having been beaten to pole position by Carlos Sainz at Monza on Saturday, Verstappen knew that victory wouldn’t be as simple as it has been in recent races, something which was proven to

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Max Verstappen complains about ‘naughty’ Carlos Sainz

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen complained about Carlos Sainz, whilst on his way to a record-breaking victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday. Sainz started on pole position alongside Verstappen, much to the delight of the Italian fans in attendance. The Spaniard made a good start and led from Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in

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‘Strange’ Lewis Hamilton addresses George Russell performance

Lewis Hamilton found himself in the eighth position on the grid, behind several formidable competitors including Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Sergio Perez, Alex Albon, and Oscar Piastri.  This unexpected setback left the seven-time world champion visibly disappointed and searching for answers. Nico Rosberg, who once engaged in a fierce rivalry with

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