George Russell has insisted that Lewis Hamilton is still the “quickest and best driver” in Formula 1 today, and not reigning World Champion Max Verstappen. Russell and Hamilton were both confirmed as Mercedes drivers until the end of 2025 ahead of last weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, meaning their partnership will enter its third season in
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed that the Silver Arrows do still have big upgrades “coming” to the W14, despite the team having switched their focus to 2024. The Germans are chasing their first win since the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix, with their next opportunity being next weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix. Whilst
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George Russell has revealed that he staggeringly rejected a deal from Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff to join their junior programme in 2015, due to the fact he would’ve had to join an F3 team he wasn’t keen on. Russell and Wolff met for a meeting in 2015, with the King’s Lynn-born driver having been
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Following the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, former Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg shared his thoughts on Ferrari’s team principal, Frederic Vasseur, emphasising the importance of learning Italian to strengthen his bond with the Tifosi. In a dramatic race at Monza, Carlos Sainz secured pole position, leading the charge for Ferrari. However, Max Verstappen proved
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Pedro de la Rosa doesn’t think Charles Leclerc is currently a “top three” driver, with the Spaniard putting Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Monegasque. The comment arose whilst discussing who would challenge Verstappen at Red Bull, if Sergio Perez wasn’t there. Hamilton recently insisted ahead of the
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In a move that signifies the strengthening of ties between Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri, Christian Horner, the team principal at Red Bull, has disclosed his pivotal role in the selection of new leadership for AlphaTauri. This strategic step aims to bolster the collaborative efforts between the two Formula 1 teams, with Horner emphasising the
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William team principal James Vowles has alluded to the impending announcement of “big names from big teams” set to reinforce the Williams roster. Amidst the recent developments surrounding Otmar Szafnauer and Alan Permane’s departures, another notable transition saw Alpine’s Pat Fry switching allegiances to join Vowles’ ambitious project at Grove. However, Vowles appears far from
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The controversy surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s collision with Oscar Piastri during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza continues to brew, with former Formula 1 team boss Paul Stoddart asserting that Hamilton should have been subjected to a more severe drive-through penalty for the incident. In the latter stages of the race, Hamilton and Piastri found themselves
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Piero Ferrari, the son of Ferrari’s legendary founder, Enzo Ferrari, has unveiled a lesser-known aspect of Michael Schumacher’s unwavering dedication to the Scuderia. Schumacher, a seven-time world champion and a Ferrari icon, not only achieved historic success with the team but also displayed an unparalleled level of commitment, even to the extent of sleeping in
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George Russell has stepped forward in defense of former AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries, taking issue with the way Red Bull’s Helmut Marko handled the situation. De Vries was unexpectedly released from AlphaTauri’s roster ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, creating a buzz in the paddock and prompting Russell’s critique of the circumstances. The decision
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