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Nico Hulkenberg told to ditch Haas

Ex-Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has advised Nico Hulkenberg to search for a better seat on the grid than Haas, who have one of the worst race cars in Formula 1. Haas’ 2023 season has been a complicated one, with Hulkenberg having been sensational in qualifying during his returning season to the sport. The German

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Ferrari boss breaks silence on Charles Leclerc tensions after public outburst

In a recent revelation, Ferrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, shed light on the reason behind Charles Leclerc’s tense exchanges over the team radio during the Hungarian Grand Prix.  It appears that a radio issue plagued Leclerc’s communication with his race engineer, Xavier Padros, leading to the frustration heard on the airwaves. This was not the

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Oscar Piastri poised to replace Sergio Perez

Ex-Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has sung Oscar Piastri’s praises after his latest outing in Hungary, branding the young Australian a “revelation” in his debut season. With his showing on track so far, Jordan believes Piastri could be in line to partner two-time world champion Max Verstappen one day at Red Bull. During the

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Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin demand

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll is eager to see his team reclaim the position of strength it held at the start of the Formula 1 season.  The Silverstone-based outfit surprised many with their impressive performance earlier in the year, with Fernando Alonso showcasing remarkable speed in pre-season testing and living up to the expectations in

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Red Bull to fire Sergio Perez due to ‘lack of mental stability’

Ex-Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has stated that Sergio Perez’s future at Red Bull is in doubt, claiming the Mexican’s days at the team “are numbered” Citing the growing gap in the Drivers’ Standings with Max Verstappen, Schumacher pointed to Perez’s inconsistent performances as the main reason why the team would drop him. Writing in

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Lewis Hamilton provides huge contract update with worrying admission

Lewis Hamilton has disclosed that the announcement of his new contract with Mercedes might not come until the end of the 2023 season as negotiations between the two parties continue.  Despite his clear intention to stay with the team beyond 2023, the details of the contract are still being worked out. Hamilton has been unwavering

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Christian Horner makes Sergio Perez ‘don’t write me off’ claim

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has come to the defense of Sergio Perez, following recent scrutiny over the Mexican driver’s performance.  After securing a third-place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Horner asserted that this strong result would instill “a lot of confidence” in Perez and put his recent poor form behind him. With

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Why Lando Norris was ‘disappointed’ with himself

After a thrilling qualifying session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Lando Norris of McLaren expressed disappointment over “too many mistakes” on his final lap, despite securing a commendable third position on the grid.  The team had entered the weekend with uncertainties about their recent major upgrade package’s performance on the low-to-medium-speed Hungaroring configuration.  However, their

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Haas don’t want to offer Kevin Magnussen a new contract

It’s been suggested that Haas aren’t in a position yet where they’re happy to offer Kevin Magnussen a deal for 2024, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the season. Magnussen has endured a bit of a disappointing campaign so far, with the Danish driver having often found himself behind team-mate

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Mercedes say they’re ready to sign Nyck de Vries

After Nyck de Vries’ recent departure from AlphaTauri, Mercedes F1 engineering director Andrew Shovlin expressed the team’s openness to welcoming back the talented Dutchman in a reserve role.  De Vries, who claimed victory in the FIA Formula 1 Championship in 2019 and the FIA Formula E world title in 2021, has a remarkable racing pedigree,

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