In a move to curb the growing concerns surrounding flexible wings in Formula One, the FIA has introduced a comprehensive technical directive aimed at clarifying the regulations and preventing teams from exploiting aerodynamic advantages through innovative designs. The directive comes after suspicions arose that certain teams were pushing the boundaries of permissible flexibility, prompting the
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Lance Stroll has had a poor season thus far, with him being dominated by new Aston Martin team-mate Fernando Alonso. The Spaniard was signed by the British outfit for 2023 as the replacement for the retiring Sebastian Vettel. Stroll, aged 24, has been associated with the Aston Martin team, previously known as Racing Point, since
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has admitted that he can “already imagine” Lando Norris partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull, with the duo being “good friends”. Norris has been heavily linked to Red Bull over the years, with him having actually held talks with the Milton Keynes-based side last season, ahead of signing his long-term
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Accusations concerning Ferrari’s decline in the Formula 1 hierarchy were met with resistance by team principal Fred Vasseur. Despite a trying weekend at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, where multiple teams outperformed them in qualifying and the Scuderia secured only ten points from the race, Vasseur debunked claims that Ferrari now sits as the sixth-fastest
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and advisor Dr Helmut Marko both gave very conflicting messages about Sergio Perez’s future with the team, last weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix. Perez’s future has been a huge talking point, given the size of the seat which would be on offer should the Austrians sack him. As
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger has advised Sergio Perez to leave Red Bull, with the Austrian believing that Checo will “never” consistently beat Max Verstappen. Perez’s future has been a huge talking point recently, despite the fact he has a contract with Red Bull for 2024. Team principal Christian Horner has insisted that the Milton
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Amid speculation about potential changes in the Red Bull Racing lineup, Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s advisor, has firmly indicated that Alex Albon will not be making a return as Max Verstappen’s teammate. Although Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner expresses confidence in Sergio Perez’s short-term future, Marko’s stance suggests a different perspective on the team’s
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and George Russell have insisted that axed AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries “deserves” a place on the F1 grid, with Wolff in particular believing that he has “high potential”. De Vries was brutally dropped by AlphaTauri two days after the British Grand Prix, with the side having replaced him with
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As the Formula 1 paddock gears up for the 2023 Italian Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz is optimistic about Ferrari’s prospects, asserting that they will reclaim their “normal position” and contend for podium finishes. This declaration follows a challenging outing at Zandvoort, where the Scuderia grappled with issues and struggled for competitiveness. At Zandvoort, Sainz secured
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In a lighthearted display of camaraderie, Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen brought smiles to the faces of Formula 1 enthusiasts as they engaged in playful antics during their appearance at the Zandvoort fan zone ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. As the summer hiatus concluded, drivers eagerly returned to the racetrack, but they also embraced
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