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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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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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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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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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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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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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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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has insisted that Lando Norris will not be going anywhere until his contract expires, amid reported interest from Red Bull. Throughout his Formula 1 career, Norris has always been rumoured as a potential Red Bull driver for the future, something advisor Dr Helmut Marko recently admitted he could “imagine”. Norris
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Max Verstappen remains laser-focused on securing his historic 10th consecutive Grand Prix victory at Monza this Sunday, a feat that could solidify his position as one of Formula 1’s greats. However, a recent exchange of critical comments with Lewis Hamilton has added a layer of controversy to the upcoming race. In a pre-race interview leading
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Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has revealed that Mercedes are continuing to develop the W14, despite the fact the Silver Arrows’ “entire focus” is on 2024. The Germans have switched their attention to 2024 very early, with them having come to terms with the fact that defeating Red Bull this season just isn’t possible.
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