Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has openly acknowledged his puzzlement over the significant gap in qualifying performance between Red Bull teammates Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. The substantial contrast in their qualifying times, particularly evident at the Dutch Grand Prix, has raised questions about Perez’s position within the team and his ability to keep pace
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Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey has revealed that the Milton Keynes-based team have switched their focus to 2024, but that it could “possibly” result in their winning streak ending. With a comfortable 285-point lead over Mercedes in the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull are virtually guaranteed the title, as is Max Verstappen. The reigning
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has admitted that the team didn’t think Max Verstappen would overtake Sergio Perez, when the Dutchman switched from the Intermediates to a dry compound. Verstappen led the opening two laps before falling behind his team-mate, who pitted at the end of the first lap when the heavy downpour initially
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George Russell has opened up on his terrifying moment on the exit of Turn 6, whilst being hounded by Lewis Hamilton at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday. Having qualified so well on Saturday, Sunday couldn’t have gone any worse for Russell. Russell started third at Zandvoort, before falling to fourth on the opening lap
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted that Sergio Perez will drive for the team in 2024, as the Austrians “have an agreement with him”. Horner and Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko have stressed that Perez will race for the team next season, and that his contract will be honoured. Despite this, the
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Former Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor believes Mexico won’t be happy with Red Bull, after the Austrians allowed Max Verstappen to perform an undercut on Sergio Perez at the Dutch Grand Prix. Sunday’s race was a chaotic one, which saw a sudden downpour take place at the end of the opening lap. Having
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Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has confirmed that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will both race for the team next season, ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Whilst there was no doubting that Alonso would remain with the side next season, there was some uncertainty over Stroll. Alonso has a multi-year contract which
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George Russell has revealed that he’d choose Max Verstappen as his next team-mate at Mercedes, when Lewis Hamilton does eventually retire. That won’t be happening until the end of 2025 at the earliest, with the Silver Arrows having announced ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix that Russell and Hamilton will be remaining with the
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Formula 1 icon and triple world champion Sir Jackie Stewart has cast skepticism on the likelihood of Lewis Hamilton securing another world championship title. In an interview with German magazine Sport Bild, Stewart pointed to various factors, including Hamilton’s hunger for victory and the competitive landscape, that might hinder his path to further championship triumphs.
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has praised the emerging talent of rookie driver Oscar Piastri, suggesting that he has the potential to become a world champion. Despite McLaren’s challenges with an underperforming car this season, Piastri’s remarkable performances have caught the attention of the Formula 1 community. In a sport where driver lineups play a crucial
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