Lewis Hamilton is believed to have regained the accolade of being Formula 1’s highest-paid driver, after it was confirmed on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix that he’d signed a new two-year contract. For the bulk of his F1 career, Hamilton has been the sport’s highest earner; however, he lost this position last
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Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has shared insights into Lewis Hamilton’s motivations for extending his contract with Mercedes until the end of 2025. Brundle believes that Hamilton is fuelled by the desire to avenge his loss in the controversial 2021 season, where he narrowly missed securing his eighth world title after being overtaken by
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Lewis Hamilton has made Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko eat his words, following a recent comment made by the 80-year-old. It was announced by Mercedes on Thursday that Hamilton and George Russell would be remaining with the Silver Arrows until the end of 2025, with the seven-time World Champion having finally agreed to a
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Sergio Perez’s loss of form is “bizarre”, given that the Red Bull driver was seen as a title contender at the start of the season. After winning two of the opening four races, Perez was viewed as Max Verstappen’s only competitor for the title, something which changed in rapid
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At the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Felipe Drugovich will step into the driver’s seat of an Aston Martin during the FP1, with Lance Stroll side-lined. The Brazilian racing sensation is bubbling with enthusiasm as he eagerly anticipates the chance to commandeer the Aston Martin AMR23 around the historic Monza circuit. As Friday’s first
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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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