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Red Bull chief finally addresses retirement rumours

The motorsport community has been buzzing with rumours and speculation surrounding the potential retirement of Dr. Helmut Marko.  The distinguished Austrian, who holds a contractual commitment until 2024, has taken it upon himself to quell these speculations, affirming that he has no intention of stepping away from his role after the current season concludes.  In

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Lance Stroll refuses to take responsibility

Lance Stroll has blamed “bad fortune” for his disappointing results so far in 2023, which have seen him fall 102 points behind team-mate Fernando Alonso. The Canadian has endured a poor first half of the season, which has seen him claim a best result of fourth. This came at the Australian Grand Prix, and whilst

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Christian Horner slams Sergio Perez for wild behaviour

Christian Horner, Red Bull’s team principal, is shown lamenting Sergio Perez’s antics in a new promotional video for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Las Vegas GP is a new addition to the F1 calendar and will take place this November for the first time. Las Vegas, also known as ‘Sin City’ is renowned for

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McLaren accused of helping a ‘sickening and deadly business’

McLaren have been targeted by three big health foundations in the Netherlands ahead of next weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, over their sponsor Velo. Velo is a nicotine-based company which produce ‘snus’ products, which is a powdered alternative of tobacco which the user holds between their lips and gums in a moist pouch containing nicotine. This

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‘Kill it’: Red Bull lambast Toto Wolff over accusation

Amidst a brewing narrative of power unit development for the impending 2026 Formula One technical regulation shift, Red Bull’s advisor, Helmut Marko, has refuted Toto Wolff’s assertions that the team lags behind in engine projections.  Marko’s recent update asserts that the collaboration with Ford is yielding positive outcomes, underscoring the team’s contentment with the strides

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Charles Leclerc reveals Ferrari demand amid contract rumours

Charles Leclerc has made it known that he’d like to compete one day in the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours, a race which Ferrari famously won this year. Ferrari claimed victory in the hypercar category, which saw the Italian manufacturer claim the overall victory on their return to the top class. A special livery in

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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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