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Lewis Hamilton breaks silence on Felipe Massa lawsuit

Lewis Hamilton has chosen to remain detached from the ongoing legal developments concerning Felipe Massa’s pursuit of justice over the contentious 2008 season.  The former Ferrari driver’s legal efforts have been ignited by revelations from Bernie Ecclestone that he and Max Mosley were aware of Nelson Piquet Jr’s deliberate crash during that race, prompting questions

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George Russell under the microscope over Lewis Hamilton incident

Former Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor believes George Russell is not looking like the Russell of 2022, who defeated Lewis Hamilton in the Drivers’ Championship. Russell was sensational last season in his maiden campaign for Mercedes, which saw him claim his first pole position and victory. The 25-year-old was actually the only Mercedes

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F1 team principal destroys Lance Stroll with brutal comment

In a lighthearted exchange that left Formula 1 fans amused, McLaren CEO Zak Brown playfully teased Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll during a radio appearance on ‘The Chris Evans Breakfast Show.’  The unexpected remark took place as Brown, along with McLaren driver Lando Norris and rising talent Oscar Piastri, participated in a Q&A session

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Sergio Perez makes admission about racing alongside Max Verstappen

Sergio Perez recently shared his insights on the unique challenges posed by having Max Verstappen as his teammate at Red Bull. The Mexican emphasised the intense pressure and stress that arises from being constantly compared to a driver of Verstappen’s calibre. The Dutchman has won the last eight Grand Prixs in a row and claimed

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Charles Leclerc shares bad news with F1 fans with worrying comments

Charles Leclerc has admitted that whilst Ferrari are “trying” to catch Red Bull, the Monegasque can see the Austrians remaining dominant until the new power unit regulations in 2026. Red Bull are in a complete league of their own currently, with the Milton Keynes-based team boasting a huge 256-point lead in the Constructors’ Championship over

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Lewis Hamilton admits to ‘biding my time’ amid contract dispute

Lewis Hamilton has revealed his approach to his current winless streak and the desire for a winning car from Mercedes.  As he awaits the opportunity to contend for victories once again, Hamilton remains patient and focused on continuous improvement. Hamilton’s drought without a victory dates back to the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, a race

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2023 Dutch GP: Max Verstappen slams ‘cheating’ accusations

Max Verstappen, gearing up for the return of racing at the Dutch Grand Prix, couldn’t resist a playful jab at those who accused him of ‘cheating’ in Formula 1 last year.  The lighthearted exchange took place during the latest instalment of the beloved ‘Grill the Grid’ series, a fan-favourite segment that returned after the month-long

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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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