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Martin Brundle on Mattia Binotto joining Alpine

Ex-Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle has admitted that he “wouldn’t be surprised” if former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto joins Alpine, following the shock departure of Otmar Szafnauer. Ahead of qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend, Alpine announced that both Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane had been sacked and would

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Martin Brundle warns the FIA: ‘Lewis just can’t evaporate’

In a dramatic turn of events during the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race, former F1 driver and Sky Sports F1 commentator, Martin Brundle, launched a scathing attack on the sport’s stewards following a collision between Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez.  The incident, which resulted in Perez’s retirement, led to Hamilton being handed a five-second penalty

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Caught on camera: Lance Stroll’s embarrassing moment out of the car

Lance Stroll’s unfortunate Saturday at the Belgian GP took an embarrassing turn as his slip while trying to enter the Aston Martin paddock motorhome was caught on camera.  The incident occurred during the rainy conditions at Spa-Francorchamps, adding to the challenges he faced during the race weekend. As the rain poured down at the circuit,

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Lewis Hamilton slapped with double punishment

Lewis Hamilton found himself at the centre of controversy after the Belgian Grand Prix, as he received a double punishment from the F1 stewards following a collision with Sergio Perez during Saturday’s sprint race.  The Mercedes driver was handed a five-second time penalty and two penalty points on his license, leading to a demotion from

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Serial F1 champion slams ex-Alpine CEO as an ‘incapable leader’

Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Alain Prost has slammed ex-Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi as an “incapable leader”, during a huge attack on the Frenchman. Rossi was replaced as CEO of the Enstone-based team by Philippe Krief two weeks ago after being moved to work on other projects within the Renault group, who own Alpine. One

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Toto Wolff makes Red Bull analogy amid budget cap breach rumours

Max Verstappen’s commanding win at the Hungarian Grand Prix, triumphing with a significant 33-second lead, solidified Red Bull’s position as the dominant force in Formula 1.  Despite a minor hiccup on the podium when Lando Norris accidentally broke Verstappen’s ceramic trophy, the Dutchman’s performance was flawless, leaving his rivals far behind. Toto Wolff, the Mercedes

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Toto Wolff takes cheap shot at Sergio Perez

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that Red Bull’s current dominance is partially similar to what the Silver Arrows experienced, but that the Austrians don’t have two drivers “fighting each other”. Red Bull are currently dominating Formula 1 and have been since the new aerodynamic regulations were introduced. Since the new regs came into

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Carlos Sainz fires sly jibe at Oscar Piastri

Carlos Sainz has admitted that he “didn’t expect” Oscar Piastri to try and overtake him at the opening corner on Sunday, at the Belgian Grand Prix. Piastri saw a gap on Sainz’s inside at the opening corner and went for it, only for the space to suddenly close as the Ferrari driver turned for Turn

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Toto Wolff rejects Lewis Hamilton rumour as he provides contract update

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton’s new contract is yet to be announced because the duo are “cleaning things up” in the new deal. Hamilton’s current deal with the Silver Arrows expires at the end of this season, with him reportedly set to sign a new two-year deal with the Brackley-based

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