Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is hopeful that Lewis Hamilton will remain at the Silver Arrows, and “be part of the resurrection” of the Brackley-based team. However, Wolff suggested that the Briton could walk away from Mercedes this year. Hamilton is still yet to sign a contract extension with Mercedes, despite the seven-time World Champion
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Charles Leclerc appears to buckle under the pressure when the spotlight is on him, as proven in a recent video on Formula 1’s official YouTube channel. In the most recent episode of ‘Grill the Grid’, the drivers were given two minutes to name a driver starting with each letter of the alphabet who’d won a
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Pierre Gasly’s manager has admitted that Alpine’s current performance isn’t what “we expected” after moving from AlphaTauri, with the French side currently being sixth in the pecking order. Following the conclusion of the first half of 2023, Alpine sit comfortably in sixth in the Constructors’ Championship, with the side being somewhat in no man’s land.
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed that it’s his “dream” for Formula 1 to have a full works team from the United States and from China, with him recognising that both countries are a “big market” for the sport. The governing body are soon going to announce which two prospective F1 teams have been
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Fernando Alonso has acknowledged that his rapport with Lance Stroll might wane if Aston Martin evolves into serious title contenders. The double world champion has had a largely successful 2023, securing six podiums and currently holding third place in the championship, despite Aston Martin’s slump before F1’s summer break which started following the 2023 Belgian
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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 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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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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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
MoreMax 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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