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Charles Leclerc makes his future clear with comments about Ferrari

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 explain Lewis Hamilton’s poor performance

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 addresses contract rumours with 9-word reply

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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Is Charles Leclerc deluded?

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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2023 Italian GP: Red Bull throw surprising curveball

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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Max Verstappen dismisses Pierre Gasly’s remarks

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 show off special livery for 2023 Italian GP

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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Fernando Alonso scared by Max Verstappen’s fans

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso has divulged that he hesitated before attempting to overtake the triumphant Red Bull driver Max Verstappen during the Dutch Grand Prix.  The seasoned racer admitted that he considered the crowd’s reaction and opted to stay calm in second place instead of attempting a bold move. Verstappen secured victory in front of

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Toto Wolff wary of Italian GP after Lewis Hamilton warning

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is more than aware that this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix is at venue which is the “complete opposite” of Zandvoort, where the Silver Arrows showed good pace last weekend. Had Mercedes gotten their strategy correct, then the likelihood is that they would’ve left the Dutch Grand Prix with a podium.

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Will Max Verstappen break his Monza ‘curse’?

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen heads to the Italian Grand Prix this weekend searching for a 12th win of 2023, something which would put him even closer to a third consecutive Drivers’ Championship. Verstappen kickstarted the second of the season just how he ended the first half, in dominant fashion. Whilst he had to work

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