Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has raised serious concerns about the perceived leniency of the penalty imposed on Red Bull Racing for their 2021 budget cap violation. Vasseur’s strong stance comes as F1 insiders and enthusiasts debate the potential consequences of such penalties on the integrity of the sport. Red Bull Racing, a dominant presence
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In the midst of swirling speculation regarding the future of Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari’s Team Principal, Frederic Vasseur, has come forward to emphasise the enduring closeness of their relationship. Reports have surfaced, indicating that Ferrari president John Elkann personally engaged with Hamilton regarding a potential move to the renowned Scuderia team. The saga unfolds
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Amidst growing concerns over the increasing dimensions and weight of modern Formula 1 cars, Helmut Marko, renowned figure in the motorsport realm, has aligned himself with Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen’s protest advocating for the downsizing and weight reduction of current F1 vehicles. The past decade has witnessed a substantial escalation in the size and
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was sent a hilarious postcard by some of his employees, in a recent YouTube video posted on the team’s official account. The video showed three Red Bull pit crew employees enjoying the summer break on a Red Bull speedboat in Monaco, whilst taking part in some water-based activities. As
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As Formula 1 enters its traditional August hiatus, teams are barred from making any advancements to their car designs, with a strict regulation imposing a halt on car development throughout the summer break. While the urge to refine and enhance performance is ever-present, Article 21.8 of the Sporting Regulations dictates a mandatory two-week cessation of
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Ex-Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed that he disagreed with the views of Renault CEO Luca de Meo, who wanted to reach targets in an “unrealistic” amount of time. Just over 18 months after moving from Aston Martin to Alpine, Szafnauer was sensationally fired by the Enstone-based team. Alpine announced ahead of qualifying at
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Reports indicate that Ferrari is poised to take strategic steps in securing the futures of its drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Leclerc’s contract renewal is reportedly at the forefront of Ferrari’s agenda, followed by discussions concerning Sainz’s position within the team. As these negotiations unfold, a flurry of interest from rival teams surrounds Sainz’s
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Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko has revealed that the Milton Keynes-based side are still alone in their criticism of the 2026 regulations, which will see a complete overhaul of the power unit rules. Red Bull, of course, are going to be completely dependent on themselves from 2026 onwards, with the Austrians set to supply
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Sergio Perez has suggested that changes made to Red Bull’s RB19 for the Spanish GP contributed to his downturn in form. The Mexican had a strong start to the 2023 season, winning two of four races – however, they would be his only wins of the year (to date). Perez went from contending with his
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Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough has revealed that the Silverstone-based team still have money to continue developing the AMR23, but noted that they will also focus on next season’s car. The British side’s sudden rise from towards the back to the front has been one of the stories of the year, with Fernando Alonso
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