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Why Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were ‘simply flying’

Lewis Hamilton gave fans a long-awaited show in Hungary, as he took his first pole position since 2021. While the wait was over in qualifying, Hamilton failed to deliver over the course of the Grand Prix, as a poor started ended his chance at challenging for the win. “Mercedes themselves had a curious if largely

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Charles Leclerc mystified by Carlos Sainz challenge

Charles Leclerc was left baffled by how much water a glass could hold ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, in a challenge against team-mate Carlos Sainz. Ferrari put Leclerc and Sainz to the test prior to the weekend getting underway, by making them attempt the water cup challenge. The water cup challenge is where

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Martin Brundle speaks out on Sergio Perez

Sergio Perez’s performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix has garnered accolades from former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports commentator, Martin Brundle.  Brundle lauded Perez’s impressive drive from ninth on the grid to a podium finish, describing it as just the boost the Mexican driver “needed” for his confidence and reputation within the Red Bull

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Lewis Hamilton to be slapped with penalty

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are set to be investigated by the FIA, following an incident during qualifying. Hamilton entered the Eau Rouge/Raidillon section of Spa-Francorchamps ahead of Russell, before running wide. The seven-time World Champion found himself off the racing line, something which then saw him cut across the kerb at the top of

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Charles Leclerc warns against complaints if FIA cancels 2023 Belgian GP

Charles Leclerc has argued that the FIA would be within its rights to cancel the upcoming Belgian GP due to rain – and there should be no complaints if it does. Extremely wet conditions have been forecast for the race at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend. The topic of visibility and driver safety has been a prominent

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AlphaTauri boss warns Mick Schumacher

Mick Schumacher’s future in Formula 1 appears to be at a critical juncture, with AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost issuing a major warning about the German driver’s chances of making a comeback to the sport.  After being dropped by Haas at the end of the previous season, Schumacher failed to secure a full-time drive for the

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Ferrari confirm immediate departure of senior figure

Ferrari has confirmed the departure of their sporting director, Laurent Mekies, as he prepares to take on the role of team principal at AlphaTauri.  The move, initially revealed in April, has now been confirmed by the Italian team, but there was some uncertainty regarding the timing of the change.  Nevertheless, Mekies has already left Ferrari

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Helmut Marko speaks out on 2022 budget cap breach

Concerns over budget cap compliance in Formula 1 have resurfaced, with two leading rival teams admitting that certain loopholes in the rules need to be closed.  Last year, Red Bull and Aston Martin were found in breach, and recent rumours suggested that two or three teams are once again at risk of penalties for exceeding

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George Russell says FIA shouldn’t hesitate to cancel Belgium Grand Prix

As the Formula 1 weekend approaches at Spa-Francorchamps, drivers are once again raising concerns about the challenging weather conditions that have led to tragic accidents in the past.  George Russell, the one-time race winner, has called for a potential cancellation of the Belgian Grand Prix if the weather proves to be too hazardous.  The plea

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