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Max Verstappen raises eyebrows with response to accusations

In a candid and unfiltered exchange, Max Verstappen, the two-time world champion, responded to accusations of being a “winning machine who doesn’t give a sh**.”  The revealing moment occurred during Formula 1’s popular ‘Grill the Grid’ challenge, where drivers attempted to identify the subjects of various quotes. When presented with the quote, “None of his

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Ferrari to sign Mercedes chief

In a strategic move to bolster their ranks, Ferrari is reportedly vying to secure the services of a prominent figure, believed to be Loic Serra, currently associated with Mercedes as their performance director.  Fred Vasseur, the team principal at Ferrari, has dropped the strongest hint yet that Serra is their target, expressing a desire for

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Max Verstappen edges out Lewis Hamilton in match-up

Ex-F1 team owner Eddie Jordan and former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard have jointly lent their support to the notion that Max Verstappen would outshine Lewis Hamilton if the two esteemed World Champions were to share a racing car today.  Both former team principal and driver concurred that Verstappen currently occupies a career “sweet spot,”

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Lance Stroll issues Fernando Alonso challenge

In a determined bid to challenge his Aston Martin teammate Fernando Alonso’s prowess, Lance Stroll has expressed confidence in his ability to catch up this year, provided he makes a seemingly uncomplicated adjustment to his Formula 1 driving technique. The commencement of the 2023 F1 season posed initial challenges for Stroll, as the 24-year-old Canadian

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Carlos Sainz sends Ferrari demand

Carlos Sainz has insisted that Ferrari must “accept” that they’re not currently in a position to fight for victories, with the Italians finding themselves in the battle from P3-P8. It’s been a mixed 2023 campaign for Sainz, who’s shown incredible consistency but has lacked outright pace. As a result, he’s yet to finish on the

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Ex-Ferrari chairman compares Charles Leclerc to Romelu Lukaku

Charles Leclerc has received an incredible amount of praise from former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo, whilst criticising unwanted Chelsea FC player Romelu Lukaku. Di Montezemolo was Ferrari’s chairman during their most dominant era, when the team was led by former FIA president Jean Todt, with seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher at the wheel. Ferrari

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Lando Norris reveals unusual side business

Lando Norris has admitted to having started a small side business in the early stages of his motorsport career, when he was competing in Ginetta cars and go-karting. Norris and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri recently took part in a game of ‘Fact or Phish’, where the British driver revealed his business venture. The game consists

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Daniel Ricciardo accused of being bad news for Yuki Tsunoda

F1 journalist Mat Coch has stirred the pot by asserting that Daniel Ricciardo’s remarkable performance in Budapest has cast a shadow over Yuki Tsunoda’s season with AlphaTauri.  Coch’s analysis aims to dissect the intricate dynamics within the team, suggesting that Ricciardo’s first race victory over Tsunoda has raised questions about the latter’s performance and the

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McLaren boss puts target on Max Verstappen’s back

Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren, has laid out the team’s aspirations for the remainder of the season, aiming to solidify their position as the second-best team behind the unstoppable Red Bull outfit.  With Red Bull’s dominance at the forefront, McLaren seeks to build on recent progress and secure a satisfying finish in the Constructors’

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