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Two drivers lose their life in Nurburgring crash ahead of Esteban Ocon test

It was announced last Wednesday that two drivers have lost their lives at the historic and legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, following a “serious accident”. Two employees of tyre manufacturer Goodyear sadly passed away whilst completing a tyre test, whilst driving a Porsche. As of yet, only one of the victims has been named, with the other

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Helmut Marko makes huge claim about Max Verstappen racing with Haas

Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen would’ve claimed pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix in an “AlphaTauri or a Haas”, given his ability in challenging conditions. Qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps started in the wet, before the circuit dried up throughout the session. By the time it got to Q3, the Soft compound

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McLaren accused of ‘playing the victim’ after driver publicly snubs them

McLaren have been accused of “playing the victim” by Chip Ganassi, after Spanish IndyCar driver Alex Palou sensationally pulled the plug on a signed contract with the British team for 2024. It was reported by Association Press that the 2021 IndyCar Champion had pulled out of a deal to join McLaren next season as planned,

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Toto Wolff and Christian Horner comment on Brad Pitt’s movie

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has shared a lighthearted remark regarding the forthcoming Formula 1 movie, playfully speculating that his team might be depicted as the antagonists within the film’s narrative.  Horner’s quip stems from the involvement of Mercedes’ key figures, Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff, as co-producers in the movie project. Hamilton and

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Christian Horner warns Daniel Ricciardo about 2025 contract

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has revealed that drivers outside of the energy drink company will be considered for 2025, with the outfit having received a “lot of interest”. Whilst reigning World Champion Max Verstappen is contracted until the end of 2028, Sergio Perez’s deal is set to expire at the end of 2024.

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Mercedes reveal George Russell stance amid Lewis Hamilton contract uncertainty

George Russell’s ascent to Formula 1 world championship glory is an unshakable belief held by Andrew Shovlin, the trackside engineering director of Mercedes.  Shovlin confidently envisions a trajectory for the 25-year-old that mirrors the remarkable journey of Max Verstappen, cementing Russell’s name among the elite champions of the sport. Russell’s impressive journey already includes a

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Miami GP chief responds to Sergio Perez and George Russell criticism

Tyler Epp, the Miami GP President, has highlighted a number of changes to be made for next season’s race following driver criticism earlier this year. The Miami Grand Prix debuted in 2022 at the Miami International Autodrome. Both races held there have sparked criticisms from F1 drivers, who have blasted the quality of the track

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Sergio Perez defeats Max Verstappen to F1 award

In what has been a rarity this season, Max Verstappen has faced defeat to team-mate Sergio Perez, after the Mexican won Formula 1’s official ‘Overtake of the Month’ award. Perez won the award for July following his overtake on Oscar Piastri at the Hungarian Grand Prix, which promoted him into third. The Mexican put on

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George Russell reveals why he picked number 63

George Russell has revealed why he chose to race with the number 63, with the Mercedes driver having shared the ties it has to his family. Since joining the Formula 1 paddock in 2019, Russell has competed with the No. 63, which he’s revealed used to be used by his brother in karting. The 25-year-old

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Rubens Barrichello reveals Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher bias

Ex-Formula driver Rubens Barrichello has given an insight into what life was like at Ferrari alongside Michael Schumacher, whom he partnered during the German’s glory years. Barrichello partnered the seven-time World Champion from 2000 to 2005, before switching to Honda. In the period in which the Brazilian was alongside Schumacher, the 91-time race winner claimed

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