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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Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen has admitted that he’s aware his dominance “will stop” eventually; therefore, he’s making sure that he’s “enjoying the moment”. Since the new aerodynamic regulations were introduced last season, Verstappen has been unstoppable. He’s won 25 of the 34 completed races in the new era of the sport, whilst he’s claimed
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur believes catching Red Bull has been made more difficult by the introduction of the budget cap, which came into effect in 2021. Red Bull have been sensational this season, with the side having won all 12 races so far. Ferrari on the other hand, have endured a season to forget
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has been busy praising reserve driver Mick Schumacher, who he admits is “such a great guy”. Schumacher joined the Silver Arrows at the start of the 2023 season in his backup role, following the departure of former Mercedes reserve Nyck de Vries. The timing of De Vries’ exit to AlphaTauri
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Sergio Perez has candidly revealed concerns about trust issues within the team following his recent challenges on the racetrack. The current Formula 1 season began with promise for Perez, who clinched victories in two out of the first four races – triumphing in Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan. Initial hopes were high among fans that these
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As the Formula 1 world takes a pause for the summer hiatus, Mercedes is sat in an advantageous position despite Red Bull’s ongoing dominance. While the Silver Arrows can’t end Red Bull’s victory streak, the team appears destined for the season’s runner-up spot. During the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix, Mercedes displayed renewed vigor, harking back
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