Ex-Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes “seven or eight drivers” would be capable of winning the World Championship if they had Max Verstappen’s car, and if the Dutchman wasn’t on the grid. The reigning World Champion has been unstoppable this season, with the 25-year-old having claimed 10 wins from the 12 completed races in
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The challenges Charles Leclerc encountered while manoeuvring Ferrari’s SF-23 under damp circumstances were effectively addressed by the Monégasque driver during a rain-interrupted first practice session at Silverstone. Ferrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, affirmed that Leclerc’s strategic decision to run laps on slick tires in the wet conditions proved instrumental in conquering his difficulties. Vasseur noted
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has weighed in on Nyck de Vries’ career trajectory, hinting that the young driver might have been a viable contender for a Red Bull Formula 1 seat had he been given more time to prove his capabilities. De Vries, following a noteworthy debut with Williams in Italy the previous year,
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Lewis Hamilton’s contract negotiations with Mercedes, known for their deliberate pace, have once again taken centre stage in the Formula 1 community. As his current two-year deal nears its conclusion at the close of 2023, discussions are ongoing regarding a potential extension that could see the seven-time champion continue racing well into his 40s. The
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The Andretti-Cadillac situation in Formula 1 has prompted Dr Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s advisor, to put forward a novel solution. The potential entry of the American team backed by a new car manufacturer presents a tantalising prospect for the sport. However, diverging opinions within the F1 ecosystem have complicated matters. While the FIA seems inclined
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and his wife Geri Horner have taken to social media to share the loss of their beloved dog, Margo. Christian and Geri both posted on their own Instagram accounts on Tuesday that they’d lost Margo after 11 years. “Goodbye Margo [broken heart emoji] we love you,” Geri wrote on
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Charles Leclerc has revealed that contract talks with Ferrari “haven’t started yet”, despite the Monegasque being linked with a new deal potentially taking him to the end of 2029. It’s been rumoured that Leclerc has agreed to a deal with Ferrari until the end of 2026, which has the option for an additional three seasons.
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Sergio Perez has been warned that his seat at Red Bull for 2024 isn’t guaranteed, despite the fact he’s contracted to the Austrians until the end of next season. Perez’s seat at Red Bull has been a huge talking point in recent weeks, following a poor run of form for the Mexican and the shock
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur believes it’s down to the team to “do better” and catch Red Bull, rather than get the FIA to implement new rules to slow the Austrians down. Lewis Hamilton has a differing view and has called for the FIA to introduce a set date as to when all the teams
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Axed Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed that he intends to “lose weight”, following his shock firing from the Enstone-based team. Szafnauer was sacked by Alpine ahead of qualifying at the recent Belgian Grand Prix, alongside ex-sporting director Alan Permane. Ironically, Alpine went on to claim third in the Belgian GP sprint race, courtesy
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