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Martin Brundle reveals 95% Lewis Hamilton figure

Despite having not won a race since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton continues to be Formula 1’s most supported driver, at least that’s the view of ex-F1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle. Given that he boasts significantly more social media followers than the other drivers, most would expect Hamilton to still be

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Max Verstappen’s ex-engineer reveals why he would join Mercedes

Max Verstappen’s former performance engineer Blake Hinsey believes he could get bored of being so dominant in Formula 1, whilst a move to the struggling Mercedes could “reignite” his motivation. Verstappen is in a complete league of his own currently, with the Dutchman being a staggering 125 points clear in the Drivers’ Championship ahead of

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Ferrari boss comments on Lewis Hamilton’s contract saga

As Lewis Hamilton’s contract negotiations continue, Fred Vasseur has insisted that he “knows nothing” about theml. The Frenchman is instead concentrating on securing the services of his current drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Both Leclerc and Sainz’s contracts with the Scuderia expire at the end of 2024. Sainz has been transparent about his desire

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David Coulthard questions Lewis Hamilton ‘danger’ amid security concern

Ex-Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has questioned why Lewis Hamilton has a security team follow him everywhere in the paddock, with the Scotsman revealing that the Mercedes driver is the only driver on the grid who still has a security guard. With the exception of Fernando Alonso, Hamilton has been on the grid significantly longer

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Lewis Hamilton breaks silence on Felipe Massa trying to make him a 6-time champion

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he’s “not really focussed” on Felipe Massa’s legal action over the outcome of the 2008 World Championship, with the seven-time World Champion instead focussing on this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix. Hamilton enters the Dutch GP this weekend having enjoyed a relaxing summer break, despite an awful lot having happened in

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Charles Leclerc reacts to $200 million contract rumours

Returning from the summer break in Formula 1, Charles Leclerc has emphatically rejected swirling rumours suggesting that he has secured a substantial new $200 million contract with Ferrari.  The Monégasque driver addressed these claims at Zandvoort, revealing that while no new agreements have been inked, discussions are anticipated in due time. Responding to the speculations,

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Daniel Ricciardo claims AlphaTauri ‘threw me in at the deep end’

Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has shared his contentment with being swiftly reintroduced to the sport through his unexpected stint with AlphaTauri this season.  Ricciardo, who had been serving as a reserve for Red Bull, stepped in for Nyck de Vries after the British Grand Prix. Ricciardo, an eight-time F1 race winner, acknowledged that he

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Guenther Steiner defends major Haas decision

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has confirmed the renewal of Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen’s contracts for the 2024 season, citing his preference for experienced drivers over the uncertainties of rookie talents.  The decision was deemed “straightforward,” with Steiner prioritising stability and familiarity within the team. Addressing the choice to retain Hulkenberg and Magnussen, Steiner

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Alfa Romeo slapped with reprimand after Valtteri Bottas incident

Alfa Romeo have been slapped with a reprimand ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, after they didn’t tell Valtteri Bottas about his media commitments soon enough. Bottas was summoned to the stewards after being late to his media duties on Thursday, something which typically results in a reprimand and occasionally a fine. It was

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