Mercedes driver George Russell has expressed his desire to engage in discussions with his team following their tactical miscalculations during the Dutch Grand Prix. The British driver, who qualified third on the grid, was left disappointed as the Silver Arrows misjudged the unpredictable weather conditions at Circuit Zandvoort. The rain-soaked race saw unexpected downpours at
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The aftermath of McLaren’s challenging outing at the Dutch Grand Prix has left Lando Norris disheartened. Despite a strong weekend at Zandvoort and starting the race from a promising second on the grid, the British driver and his teammate Oscar Piastri, from Australia, found themselves grappling with the consequences of a costly strategic choice. As
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Safety Car driver Bernd Maylander incredibly, and slightly worryingly, revealed that the pace car nearly ran out of fuel 16 years ago, at the Japanese Grand Prix. Back in 2007, the Japanese GP was taking place not at Suzuka, but in Fuji, after the latter had undergone a redesign. The race was won by rookie
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Sergio Perez praised Red Bull after the Dutch Grand Prix for their “super quick” decision to pit the Mexican for Intermediates at the end of the first lap, a call which ultimately promoted the Mexican into the race lead. Starting from seventh on the grid at Zandvoort, a podium was always going to be a
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Damon Hill is expecting Ferrari to be “pasted” by the Italian media ahead of their home race this weekend, following a miserable Dutch Grand Prix. Ferrari had an unsettled car throughout the event at Zandvoort, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz having complained of the SF-23’s handling being “inconsistent”. Turn 1 was a nightmare for
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Lewis Hamilton made a suave entrance at the Dutch Grand Prix paddock on Sunday, donning a sleek black V-neck long shirt that exuded sophistication. The British racing icon, aged 38, combined the top with matching flared trousers and distinctive chunky shoes, creating a striking ensemble for the race day. With an air of concentration, Hamilton
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Max Verstappen’s former performance engineer Blake Hinsey has revealed that he left his role due to the travelling demands which came with the position. Hinsey “quit travelling” at the end of 2017, Verstappen’s first full season with Red Bull, having joined the side in the early stages of the 2016 season. Back then, the calendar
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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has insisted that the RB19 isn’t specially designed for Max Verstappen, with the car instead just so happening to suit the Dutchman better. Despite having the same machinery, Sergio Perez hasn’t been able to match the reigning World Champion. Perez has managed just two victories in 2023, whereas Verstappen
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has acknowledged that the team’s recent resurgence will play a pivotal role in retaining the commitment of Lando Norris. The team’s strategic decisions and revamped performance were integral in reassuring Norris and showcasing McLaren’s potential. From the outset, McLaren recognized their missteps and the need for upgrades, even pondering the possibility
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Contract negotiations between Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have hit a roadblock once again, this time over the proposed non-driving obligations that the icon would have towards the team. With Hamilton’s existing contract expiring at the end of this year, discussions have been ongoing for over a year, yet a new deal with
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