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Red Bull warned about blowback from controversial Sergio Perez decision

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 boss breaks silence on Lance Stroll contract amid tennis rumours

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 admits he wants Max Verstappen to replace Lewis Hamilton

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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Controversial F1 champion makes bleak Lewis Hamilton prediction

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 make huge Oscar Piastri claim amid Red Bull interest

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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Helmut Marko on Mick Schumacher replacing Sergio Perez

Dr Helmut Marko, Red Bull Racing’s key advisor, has fired back with a sharp retort directed at Ralf Schumacher.  Schumacher, a former F1 driver and current expert for Sky Germany, stirred the pot by suggesting that Sergio Perez’s time at Red Bull might be limited.  Perez, who is currently with the Red Bull team, has

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Lewis Hamilton reacts to Charles Leclerc warning

Lewis Hamilton is hopeful that he can prove Charles Leclerc wrong, after the Ferrari driver predicted that Red Bull would continue to be unbeatable until the new power unit regulations are introduced in 2026. Leclerc can see Red Bull dominating Formula 1 for the next two years, having so far been in a league of

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Toto Wolff insists George Russell is to blame

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that a decision made by George Russell last weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix left the team feeling “lost”, whilst it also cost them valuable points. Russell started third in Zandvoort but fell to fourth on the opening lap, before encountering a sudden heavy downpour in the final

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Christian Horner reveals sentimental timepiece

In the world of Formula One, luxury watches are a common sight adorning the wrists of both drivers and team principals.  Among the impressive collection of timepieces in the F1 paddock, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner’s TAG Heuer watch stands out not only for its timeless style but also for the sentimental value it

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Valtteri Bottas breaks silence on Audi contract

Valtteri Bottas has admitted that he hasn’t yet spoken to Sauber or Audi about 2026, when the German manufacturer will merge with the Hinwil-based side, following a 75% takeover. Bottas is currently contracted to Sauber until the end of 2024, having joined the team on a multi-year deal at the start of 2022. The 34-year-old

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