Charles Leclerc has admitted that he knew something wasn’t quite right with Ferrari’s 2023 car from day one, when he instantly got a “strange feeling” from the car. It’s been a disappointing first half of 2023 for Leclerc, who finds himself in fifth in the Drivers’ Championship after 12 races. Given how much he’s struggled,
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Ex-Formula 1 driver David Coulthard recently revealed a scary prank which reigning World Champion Max Verstappen played on him, at the Austrian Grand Prix. Verstappen stormed to victory at the Red Bull Ring to secure the winning trophy at the team’s home race once again, with Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez having completed the rostrum.
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Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s renowned advisor, has proposed a bold shift in strategy for Renault’s Formula 1 involvement, advocating for the team to relinquish their racing endeavours and concentrate solely on engine production. Marko’s suggestion coincides with Alpine’s ongoing struggles, prompting discussions on potential solutions to improve the French outfit’s performance. Alpine’s recent headlines have
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AlphaTauri driver Daniel Ricciardo has definitively ruled out the possibility of continuing his racing career in the sport into his 40s. Currently 34 years old, Ricciardo is determined to make a lasting impact during his second stint in Formula 1. He recently transitioned from his role as a reserve driver at Red Bull to a
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Juan Pablo Montoya, a former Formula 1 driver, has stirred controversy by asserting that Max Verstappen’s current prowess is not a substantial improvement over his performance two years ago. Montoya also challenged Lewis Hamilton’s recent grievances about Red Bull’s advantage, arguing that Mercedes had previously enjoyed similar dominance. As Formula 1 transitions from a long
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has criticised some of the teams in Formula 1 for jumping on the “bandwagon”, following last week’s meeting of the F1 Commission. One of the topics discussed in the recent meeting was capital expenditure, with Williams team principal James Vowles having called for the rules to be changed. Vowles has
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Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes have made “big steps” since introducing their new concept at the Monaco Grand Prix, which saw the Germans scrap their ‘zero-sidepod’ philosophy. Mercedes arrived at the Circuit de Monaco back in May with a traditional sidepod design for the first time since 2021, with the outfit having finally come to terms
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Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft has jumped to the defence of reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, who’s been accused by several fans for making the sport “boring”. Many have shared their frustrations online about Verstappen’s current dominance, with the Dutchman being in a complete league of his own. He’s already won 10 races this
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The connection between Lewis Hamilton, the renowned Mercedes Formula One driver, and international superstar Shakira has recently stirred rumours of a bond that transcends friendship. Their frequent sightings together over the course of this year, coupled with Shakira’s presence at three different grands prix, have ignited speculation about the nature of their relationship. However, both
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Sergio Perez has joined the chorus of voices discussing the recent managerial shifts within Alpine, expressing his disappointment about the team’s decision to part ways with his former team principal Otmar Szafnauer. Perez characterised the French outfit’s move as a “shame,” highlighting his admiration for Szafnauer’s capabilities. Szafnauer took on the role of Alpine’s Team
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