Sky Sports F1 have been criticised by Beyondtheflag.com for treating reigning World Champion Max Verstappen differently, as recently as last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix. Verstappen’s home race last weekend was a chaotic affair, which saw heavy rain at the end of the opening lap lead to an immediate change to the Intermediate tyres for most
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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has expressed his scepticism about the level of competition faced by Max Verstappen’s team-mates at Red Bull Racing, asserting that he has never encountered a formidable challenge from within his own team. Hamilton’s remarks come as Verstappen continues to dominate the 2023 season, holding a commanding 138-point lead over his Red
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Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen has admitted that it’s “not possible” for himself and “best friend” Lando Norris to be team-mates anytime soon, due to the McLaren driver having signed a long-term contract. Norris signed a long-term deal with McLaren last season after having reportedly spoken to Red Bull. The British driver agreed to remain
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Charles Leclerc has emphasised his unwavering commitment to Ferrari and his aspiration to win the Formula 1 World Championship with the iconic Italian team. Despite speculation about his future, Leclerc’s loyalty to Ferrari remains steadfast, as he expressed his desire to continue with the team beyond his current contract, which expires at the end of
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Mercedes’ chief technical officer Mike Elliott has shed light on the challenges faced by Lewis Hamilton during qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix, attributing his struggles to an unfortunate start to his hot lap. Hamilton’s qualifying performance at Zandvoort left him starting from P13 on the grid, but he showcased his racing prowess by making
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Charles Leclerc has reiterated his commitment to the Scuderia Ferrari team, dispelling rumours of an impending departure. Despite recent speculation about his future, Leclerc’s heart remains firmly set on achieving a World Championship with Ferrari, emphasising his deep-rooted love for the team. Contrary to reports suggesting he had already signed a substantial two-year extension worth
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As the current Formula 1 season continues to unfold, one undeniable truth remains: Max Verstappen is reigning supreme. With an extraordinary display of prowess, the reigning world champion has maintained an almost unassailable lead on the track, triumphing in an astounding 11 out of the 13 races thus far in the 2023 season. Yet, amidst
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Ahead of Friday practice at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, Red Bull have left many in the paddock surprised regarding their rear wing setup. Monza often sees some of the highest top speeds of the season, with the teams usually setting their cars up with a low downforce setup. As a result, low-downforce rear
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As the Formula 1 paddock descends upon the Temple of Speed for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Alpine’s Pierre Gasly has raised doubts about Max Verstappen’s ability to continue Red Bull’s unblemished record in 2023. However, Verstappen remains confident in his team’s performance and anticipates a tougher challenge in Singapore. Verstappen, currently leading the
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Ferrari have unveiled a special livery for their home race this weekend, the Italian Grand Prix. The Maranello-based team’s special livery for Monza this weekend is based off of Ferrari’s winning Hypercar at the Le Mans 24 Hours in June. The SF-23’s livery, as well as Charles Leclerc’s and Carlos Sainz’s race suits are made
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