In a recent statement, Helmut Marko, the advisor for Red Bull Racing, expressed his skepticism regarding the emergence of young Austrian racers in Formula 1. This comment came as a surprise to many, considering Austria’s strong presence in the world of motorsports, particularly through Red Bull Racing’s dominance in Formula 1. With an unbeaten streak
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Kevin Magnussen has blamed driver Nyck de Vries’ aggressive on-track behaviour at the Austrian Grand Prix has on his desperate fight for a future in Formula 1. De Vries and Magnussen have frequently found themselves in conflict in recent races, with their battle at the Canadian Grand Prix resulting in both drivers losing significant time
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The sprint race at the Red Bull Ring witnessed a tense battle between Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, as the two Red Bull drivers engaged in a fierce fight on the first lap. Jolyon Palmer, in his analysis on Formula1.com, dissected the intense encounter between the teammates. From the start, Perez gained an advantage and
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Sergio Perez’s defensive manoeuvres in the Austria sprint did not sit well with Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen, while earlier that day, the Dutchman and Lewis Hamilton had an incident that hampered the Brit. The incidents during the sprint race and qualifying left lingering frustrations among the drivers. During the Austria sprint, Perez managed to
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McLaren driver Lando Norris has called on environmental activists to refrain from endangering lives with “stupid and selfish” protests during the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Norris’s plea comes in response to last year’s incident when six “Just Stop Oil” campaigners stormed the track after an opening lap crash, and the same group has
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Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, anticipates that the next drivers’ briefing will include a discussion about what he perceives as a retaliatory act by Max Verstappen against his driver Lewis Hamilton during the Austrian Grand Prix sprint qualifying. Wolff cited a “white line infringement” and subsequent miscommunication as factors contributing to Hamilton’s elimination in the
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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has emphasised the need for Formula 1 to learn from the track limits controversy that unfolded at the Austrian Grand Prix last weekend and ensure it does not happen again. Several drivers received penalties during the race for exceeding the white lines, but Aston Martin lodged a protest after the
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Mick Schumacher’s second year in Formula 1 in 2022 proved to be a difficult one, casting doubts on his promising career in the sport. The son of the legendary seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher experienced the cut-throat nature of F1 first-hand as his hopes of emulating his father’s successful career were dashed. The Haas team,
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Max Verstappen, the dominant force in Formula 1, has confirmed his intention to have the iconic Red Bull Ring renamed in his honour after securing his fifth victory at the venue. Following a light-hearted remark in 2021 about renaming the circuit if he achieved five wins, Verstappen now plans to begin the process by contacting
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McLaren’s IndyCar team has announced that Tony Kanaan, the 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner, will assume the role of special advisor following his retirement from racing. Kanaan recently participated in his final race in the series, driving a fourth car for McLaren and finishing in 16th place. In his new position, Kanaan will serve as a
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