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David Croft on Daniel Ricciardo becoming Max Verstappen’s wingman

Sky F1 commentator David Croft has voiced disappointment at the possibility of Daniel Ricciardo serving as a wingman for Max Verstappen, suggesting it negates the Australian’s initial reasons for leaving Red Bull. Ricciardo, once discontented with his secondary role to Verstappen at Red Bull and with the aftermath of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, sought greener

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Fernando Alonso urges the FIA to deny Lewis Hamilton’s request

Fernando Alonso has expressed dissatisfaction with Formula 1’s tendency to make mid-season rule alterations, providing a number of past instances as examples. Recently, Pirelli unveiled a newly constructed tyre for the remaining part of the 2023 season, starting from the British Grand Prix, as part of their future plans for 2024. This change coincided with

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Toto Wolff claims Red Bull ‘exploited’ additional ‘advantage’

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Red Bull increased their advantage last weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix, following the introduction of their latest upgrade. The Austrians introduced a new upgrade at the Hungarian Grand Prix a week prior, which appeared to perform significantly better at Spa-Francorchamps. Max Verstappen was imperious once again and won

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General Motors reveal Formula 1 stance

Andretti’s attempt at joining the Formula 1 grid in 2025 is reportedly General Motors’ only hope of joining the paddock, with the company not being interested in working with any other team. Should Andretti’s application to join the grid be rejected, then General Motors “won’t be coming back”. This is according to RACER F1 reporter

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Max Verstappen to suffer huge blow as FIA grants Lewis Hamilton wish

Max Verstappen and Red Bull have dominated Formula 1 since the turn of the new aerodynamic regulations at the start of 2022. The Dutchman won last year’s championship by a comfortable margin, and looks all but certain to win this year’s crown. However, Verstappen’s spell at the top could be set to end as the

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Toto Wolff’s worrying message to Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that the Silver Arrows “experienced some bouncing” at the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix last weekend. Lewis Hamilton had to settle for fourth at Spa-Francorchamps whilst George Russell salvaged sixth, following a disappointing qualifying. Hamilton had been in contention for a podium last Sunday but didn’t quite have the

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George Russell fires Aston Martin warning

George Russell is “confident” that Mercedes will end 2023 second in the Constructors’ Championship, with the Briton revealing that the Silver Arrows have some “little things” to introduce after the summer break. Mercedes have endured another troubling season so far, which started in worrying fashion. The Silver Arrows found themselves fourth in the pecking order

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Why Red Bull are ‘happy’ for Sergio Perez to be 0.5s off Max Verstappen

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen has been accused of breaking Sergio Perez, with ex-Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok noting it as the fourth driver the Dutchman has “broken”. Daniel Ricciardo, Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon and now Perez, have all buckled under the pressure of being alongside Verstappen, who is currently unbeatable. The 25-year-old is on

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McLaren boss makes ‘urgent’ admission

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has admitted that the Woking-based team have “urgent work” to carry out, following a mixed performance at the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend. The MCL60 appeared to vary in performance considerably depending on the weather conditions, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri having come alive when it was wet. This

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