Former F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen has candidly admitted that the current crop of F1 drivers outshine his own capabilities at the zenith of his racing career. Having clinched the championship title twice with McLaren in 1998 and 1999, Hakkinen’s acknowledgment comes as a testament to the remarkable evolution in the sport since his prime
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has rejected claims made by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, after the Austrian insisted that their customer team had found a second per lap following a recent upgrade. Up until the Austrian Grand Prix, McLaren had been having a woeful season, mostly due to an uncompetitive package. However, since the Woking-based
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has insisted that he’ll never hold “tough” conversations in public, with him instead preferring to speak to the Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz and the team “face to face”. Since replacing Mattia Binotto and making the switch to Ferrari from Alfa Romeo, Vasseur has endured a challenging start to life at
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Alex Albon’s recent return to Formula 1 has been sensational, with the ex-Red Bull driver having rediscovered is finest form at Williams. Williams signing Albon to replace George Russell in 2022 has proven to be a piece of genius, with Albon having led the Grove-based team superbly. Despite having raced in DTM in 2021 following
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In a recent statement, Enzo Fittipaldi, the 22-year-old racing prodigy, expressed his optimistic outlook on potential opportunities within Formula 1 as he maintains his remarkable form in the F2 series this season. Fittipaldi, a standout performer for Red Bull’s junior team in the secondary competition, secured victory in the sprint race and clinched a commendable
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Mike Elliot, the chief technical officer of Mercedes, has called for close collaboration between Formula 1 teams and the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) to ensure the forthcoming 2026 regulations are effective and streamlined. The impending changes are set to introduce fresh power units, emphasising electrification and sustainable fuels, while also eliminating the MGU-H component
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In the dynamic world of Formula 1 racing, periods of dominance have been both celebrated and contested. One individual who firmly falls in the camp of appreciation is none other than former Formula 1 driver and two-time Formula E champion, Jean-Eric Vergne. While the phenomenon of dominance has its critics, Vergne stands as an advocate
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Former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemelo has strongly criticised the team’s apparent satisfaction with securing third place at the Belgian Grand Prix. Despite its history of dominance, Ferrari’s performance has faltered in the 2023 season, achieving only three podium finishes in the initial 12 races and slipping to fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship standings.
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Christian Horner has expressed his delight at Red Bull’s utter dominance of the F1 arena this season and doesn’t want anything to change for “years to come.” Red Bull has won 12 out of 12 races this season, as well as all three Sprint races. Max Verstappen takes the lion’s share of this achievement having
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Despite reports that Red Bull aren’t meeting their expectations ahead of the 2026 engine regulations, advisor Dr. Helmut Marko has insisted that the side are actually “miles ahead” in the progress they’ve made. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has recently raised concerns about the new power unit regulations, following fears that the quality of
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