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Alex Albon warns Williams he is thinking about joining rival team

Alex Albon has insisted that he could leave Williams in the future if things become “difficult” at the Grove-based team, although he stresses that his “focus” is on the British team. Since returning to Formula 1 with Williams in 2022, Albon has been phenomenal. He was signed by the historic side to replace George Russell,

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Max Verstappen in hot water over Aston Martin incident

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen enters this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix in hot water, after a video of him speeding went viral on social media. A clip has surfaced onto social media appearing to show Verstappen speeding in an incredibly rare €2.7 million Aston Martin Valkyrie, supposedly on a motorway near Monaco – where he

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Ferrari break silence on Lewis Hamilton rumour

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has insisted that the Italians are not interested in signing Lewis Hamilton, despite reports that the Mercedes driver received an offer recently. It was reported that Hamilton rejected an offer to join the Maranello-based team, sent directly by Ferrari chairman John Elkann. Some have also rumoured that Vasseur has tried

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Sponsorship issues delaying Lewis Hamilton contract as £50mn salary agreed

Amidst swirling speculation about Lewis Hamilton’s contract negotiations, recent reports point towards sponsorship commitments as a potential reason for the delay in the reigning Formula 1 champion’s contract renewal.  Although Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff and Hamilton were reported to have reached an “emotional” agreement earlier in the season, discussions regarding the contract’s finer details

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Ferrari refuse to get involved in Red Bull ‘game’

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has absolutely no intention of getting involved in Red Bull’s “game”, following recent comments made by Dr Helmut Marko. Red Bull have been discussing the upcoming 2026 power unit regulations a lot, with it having been reported that the Austrians aren’t reaching their expectations. For the first time in their

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Breaking: Max Verstappen facing police investigation in France

Max Verstappen is facing a police investigation after appearing to break the speed limit on the A8 highway in France. The A8 autoroute, which connects Menton and Provence, has a speed limit of 88kph. The Dutchman was reportedly caught driving well over this limit, at 117kph, in his €4.5m Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar. There is

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Ferrari think Felipe Massa is wrong for trying to take Lewis Hamilton’s title

The spectre of revisiting the outcome of the 2008 Formula 1 championship, altered by the unfolding ‘Crashgate’ saga, has prompted Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur to express reservations about the consequences of altering historical results more than a decade later.  Vasseur’s comments come in the wake of Felipe Massa’s legal action seeking a reassessment of

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Christian Horner admits Red Bull ready to fire Sergio Perez

Red Bull’s team principal Christian Horner has shed light on the team’s strategic reflections and upcoming decisions regarding their driver line-up. With Max Verstappen’s contract firmly in place until 2028, Red Bull enjoys stability at the forefront of the team.  Meanwhile, Sergio Perez’s contract is set to expire after the 2024 season, fuelling conjecture about

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Toto Wolff hails Lewis Hamilton as ‘super supportive’ despite contract delay

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has insisted that Lewis Hamilton has been “super supportive” to everyone at the Brackley-based team, amid Mercedes’ ongoing struggles. It’s been nearly two years since Hamilton last won a race, with his most recent victory having come at the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The seven-time World Champion hasn’t had

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McLaren boss shocks Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri with Lance Stroll insult

McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were left gobsmacked following a comment made by McLaren CEO Zak Brown, after the American fired a shot at Lance Stroll. Norris, Piastri and Brown recently competed in a quiz on Virgin UK, which is where Brown shocked his drivers after insisting that he was “dominating”. “I’m dominating.

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