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Felipe Massa lashes out at ‘bulls***’ penalty

Ex-Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has slammed Renault’s ‘Crashgate’ penalty as “bulls***”, with the Brazilian set to take legal action against F1 and the FIA. ‘Crashgate’, was the name given to an incident which happened during the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, in what is one of the biggest scandals in the history of the sport.

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Mercedes disagree with Red Bull

Amidst a backdrop of differing viewpoints, Mercedes’ technical chief director, Mike Elliott, stands firmly in favour of the recently solidified power unit regulations in Formula 1, countering concerns expressed by the Red Bull team.  The core focus of these new regulations revolves around the engine formula, reinforcing F1’s ambitious target of achieving Net Zero emissions

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Oscar Piastri embraces family’s viral social media moment

The social media spotlight has been shining on Oscar Piastri’s mother, leading the McLaren driver to reflect on his own social media moment last year. As the Dutch Grand Prix looms, Piastri discussed his mother’s newfound social media presence and McLaren’s aspirations for a podium finish in the ever-competitive F1 season. A simple tweet, accompanied

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George Russell changes approach as he aims to defeat Lewis Hamilton

George Russell is entering this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix with a “slightly different approach”, with the Mercedes driver recognising that his qualifying performances haven’t been up to his standards. Since making the move to Formula 1 in 2019, Russell has often been referred to as ‘Mr. Saturday’, with him tending to go unbelievably well in

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Aston Martin introduce major upgrades package

With the summer break having officially come to a close, Aston Martin have introduced a large upgrades package at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, with the side targeting a strong second half of the season. Aston Martin have introduced upgrades to their floor and their diffuser, in a bid to help Fernando Alonso return to

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Why Charles Leclerc couldn’t fly to 2023 Dutch GP

In a surprising turn of events, Charles Leclerc embarked on a gruelling 14-hour road journey to Zandvoort for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix due to an incapacitating ear infection that rendered flying impossible. Following the unfortunate contraction of an ear infection, Leclerc was compelled to revise his travel plans, opting for an arduous car ride

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Red Bull admit they want to sign Lando Norris

Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko has admitted that he can “imagine” Lando Norris driving for the Austrians, but not Lewis Hamilton. Sergio Perez’s Red Bull seat has been a huge talking point recently, with the Mexican’s deal set to expire at the end of 2024. Despite this, some have suggested that Perez might not

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Max Verstappen’s girlfriend blocks fan due to ‘jobless’ comment

Max Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet has blocked a fan on Instagram, after they made a nasty comment. Verstappen’s girlfriend is the daughter of three-time Formula 1 World Champion Nelson Piquet Snr, who is actually banned from the paddock after making racist and homophobic comments towards seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton. Piquet and Verstappen have been

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Why Ted Kravitz will miss 2023 Dutch GP

Sky Sports F1 stalwarts Ted Kravitz and Simon Lazenby will be notably absent from this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, a decision that has left fans wondering about the dynamic presenting duo’s whereabouts and its impact on the coverage.  Kravitz, renowned for his insightful pit lane commentary, and Lazenby, the network’s primary Formula 1 presenter, have

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Lewis Hamilton makes admission about Charles Leclerc’s Red Bull comment

Lewis Hamilton has admitted ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix that Charles Leclerc’s prediction “could be right”, and that Red Bull might dominate until the new power unit regulations in 2026. Red Bull are currently in a complete league of their own, with the Austrians having won all 12 races so far this season.

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