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Fernando Alonso hails Max Verstappen: ‘I don’t know about Lewis’

Fernando Alonso has revealed that reigning World Champion Max Verstappen is currently so dominant because he’s at “100% more often” than the rest of the grid, following his 11th win of the season on Sunday at the Dutch Grand Prix. Verstappen won in front of his home fans yet again to extend his winning streak

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Daniel Ricciardo suffers ‘complications’ in hand surgery

Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo’s anticipated comeback is facing uncertainty after he suffered a complex hand fracture during FP1 at the Dutch GP.  The incident occurred when Ricciardo’s car collided with the barriers, as he took action to avoid the crashed McLaren of fellow Australian Oscar Piastri last Friday. Initial diagnoses indicated a broken metacarpal

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‘Bang it into his head’: Toto Wolff blasts George Russell myth

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed that he doesn’t believe in such things as a loss of form, amid George Russell’s recent performances. Nothing appears to be going Russell’s way recently, with the 25-year-old continuing to drop points to Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton. The W14 just hasn’t worked for Russell so far this season,

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Red Bull reveal ‘most worrying situation’ involving Fernando Alonso

Red Bull’s Motorsport Advisor, Helmut Marko, has acknowledged the apprehension caused by Fernando Alonso’s presence as a potential threat to Max Verstappen’s triumph at the Dutch Grand Prix.  The Zandvoort circuit witnessed a dramatic turn of events due to a torrential downpour and a crash involving Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu, resulting in a race suspension

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Martin Brundle addresses marijuana accusations

Martin Brundle, the Sky Sports presenter and former F1 driver, found himself in a playful yet candid exchange regarding an accusation of being “stoned.”  Known for his charismatic presence and insightful interviews on the network, Brundle has fostered a significant following, particularly through his pre-race grid walks, where he interacts with drivers and celebrity enthusiasts.

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Charles Leclerc frustrated by Ferrari weakness

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finds himself grappling with uncertainty as the team confronts persistent challenges.  As Ferrari’s aspirations for a competitive showing in the 2023 season waver, Leclerc’s hopes of a title push have been dampened by the car’s erratic performance, marked by a lack of race pace and balance issues.  While the SF-23 demonstrates its

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2023 Italian GP start time, schedule and race preview

The summer break is very much over, with the remaining races in the 2023 season coming thick and fast, as this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix completes a doubleheader to kickstart the second half of the season. Last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix officially brought the summer break to a close, with reigning World Champion Max Verstappen

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Ex-Ferrari team manager accuses FIA of cheating Lewis Hamilton out of 2021 title

Ex-Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor believes the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix should’ve been red-flagged when Nicholas Latifi crashed with a handful of laps remaining. Latifi crashed in the closing laps at the Yas Marina Circuit, when Lewis Hamilton was on the brink of an unprecedented eighth world title. Instead, a rule break

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Christian Horner reveals why he shouted at Max Verstappen’s race engineer

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has revealed that he was “shouting” at Max Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase at the Dutch Grand Prix, following a late heavy downpour. Last weekend’s race at Zandvoort was a chaotic one, which saw the conditions change from dry to wet twice. In the closing stages, the conditions were

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Charles Leclerc breaks silence on Mercedes contract talks

Amidst a challenging weekend at Zandvoort, both for Ferrari as a team and for their star Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, speculation regarding Leclerc’s hesitancy towards contract negotiations beyond 2024 surfaced.  However, the 25-year-old swiftly debunked rumours of talks with Mercedes’ Toto Wolff, asserting that no substantial discussions had taken place. In an interview with La

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