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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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Frederic Vasseur reveals Ferrari demand amid contract uncertainty

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has insisted that the Maranello-based team need to make a “small step everywhere”, with that being what they’re currently working towards. The Italians enter the Dutch Grand Prix weekend having gone through the summer break on the back of a good result. Charles Leclerc ended the first half of a

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Nigel Mansell makes radical decision

1992 Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell is selling virtually every piece of memorabilia he owns, in an online auction set to take place on October 4, carried out by RM Sotheby’s. Due to it being impossible to reserve any of the 330 items being sold, it’s impossible to know the total value of the

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Max Verstappen to lose Dutch GP

The dominant F1 star Max Verstappen could see his native GP at the Zandvoort Circuit, Netherlands, be stripped away. The Zandvoort has a long, storied history in F1, hosting races since the early ’50s and becoming a permanent fixture from 1958 onwards. The track has “stunning” visuals as well as a raucous weekend race atmosphere

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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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