Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, has slammed Sergio Perez, saying the 2023 season would be competitive if there were two drivers of his calibre behind the wheel at Red Bull. Brown was addressing the dominance of Max Verstappen when he made these remarks. The Dutchman has opened up a 125-point gap between himself and his
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1978 Formula 1 World Champion and racing legend Mario Andretti believes Max Verstappen isn’t damaging the sport’s popularity in the United States, where it’s currently booming. Verstappen is in a complete league of his own currently, with the Dutchman having won 10 of the 12 completed races in 2023. Eight of those wins have come
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Retired four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel believes he outgrew Formula 1, leading up to his decision to leave the paddock at the end of 2022. The German enjoyed an unbelievable career which started back in 2007, after replacing an injured Robert Kubica for a race at BMW-Sauber. 2008 was his first full season in F1,
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Williams driver Alex Albon has suggested that fellow Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo’s brief departure from the sport’s relentless cycle is likely to prove advantageous. The Australian driver left the grid at the conclusion of the previous season after enduring two lacklustre years with McLaren. Seeking a fresh start, Ricciardo shifted gears, joining Red Bull
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Rumours are swirling that the Haas Formula 1 team is poised to retain its current driver lineup of Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen for the upcoming 2024 season, as reported recently. Lawrence Barretto, a writer for F1.com, has indicated that discussions are in progress with representatives of both drivers, hinting at an unchanged team configuration
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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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