Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has recalled his terrifying crash at the Nordschleife back in 2009, where he attempted to break the circuit’s record at the time. In 2009, Wolff attempted to break the track record at the time – seven minutes and five seconds – in a Porsche 911 GT3 RSR; however, it ended
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In the realm of Formula 1 intrigue, the spotlight often magnifies even the faintest connections, as exemplified by the camaraderie between Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur and the illustrious seven-time F1 champion, Lewis Hamilton. A friendship that has stood the test of time and shared victories has garnered attention, prompting Vasseur to set the record
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Lewis Hamilton has openly admitted that his first season with George Russell was “stressful”, but insists that he’s now “back in the swing of things”. 2022 saw George Russell replace Valtteri Bottas as Hamilton’s team-mate, with the King’s Lynn-born driver having made the move from Williams. Whilst it was known that Russell was quick, as
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Max Verstappen has revealed his thoughts regarding his continued involvement in the sport, echoing his persistent critique of the series’ ever-expanding racing calendar. Over the past months, Verstappen has vocalised his reservations about F1’s trajectory, which is set to encompass an unprecedented 24 races in the upcoming year. Verstappen’s candid remarks about F1’s ongoing expansion,
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Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher has discussed his first eight months at the Silver Arrows, and how he’s been left surprised by how much he’s learnt so soon. Schumacher was signed by team principal Toto Wolff after the German was left without a seat for 2023, due to Haas having opted not to offer him
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Benjamin Stephan, a Greenpeace political scientist, has expressed scepticism about Formula 1’s genuine dedication to climate action. F1 has declared its intention to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and to adopt fully synthetic fuel by 2026. Stephan emphasised Formula One’s attempts to turn the sport “green” were token, and would have no real environmental impact.
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2007 Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen was certainly a fan favourite when racing in the pinnacle of single-seater motorsport, mostly due to his unique personality. The famous Finn was very much his own person who often did what he wanted to do, as proven at the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix. After retiring in Monaco,
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As anticipation builds for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri indulged in some playful banter, humorously entertaining the possibility of a one-two finish for the team. In their jovial exchange, the duo teased that they aim to claim the top spots on the podium “in front of all
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In a move in line with Formula 1’s regulations, Ferrari’s test driver Robert Shwartzman is set to take the wheel in the Friday practice session (FP1) for the Dutch Grand Prix, stepping in for regular driver Carlos Sainz. This strategic decision is in accordance with the requirement for teams to field a rookie driver in
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Fred Vasseur, the Ferrari team principal, has offered fresh insight into his team’s perspective on Felipe Massa’s lawsuit against F1 and the FIA. The 42-year-old launched legal proceedings against these two organisations after new information about the ‘Crashgate’ scandal of 2008 surfaced. ‘Crashgate’ occurred at the 2008 Singapore GP, when Renault F1 driver Nelson Piquet
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