As the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend kicks off, Formula 1’s new tyre format, known as the Alternative Tyre Allocation (ATA), is facing criticism from drivers, including seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Introduced as an experiment to reduce the number of tyres used during a grand prix weekend for sustainability reasons, the ATA has drawn mixed
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Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur has refuted rumours of his interest in signing Williams driver Alex Albon, as he puts off discussions with his current drivers. Carlos Sainz, currently without a contract for 2025, expressed his understanding and said he prioritises Ferrari’s current challenges over driver negotiations. Amidst the speculation surrounding his future, Alex Albon
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Ahead of a new qualifying format on Saturday at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc has admitted that “jeopardy” isn’t good for Formula 1, with the new format set to throw up several surprises. Qualifying on Saturday will feature a format never seen before, as a different compound will be used in each part of
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As the 2023 Formula 1 season heats up, Max Verstappen, currently vying for his third consecutive world championship title, has expressed his support for a potential reunion with former teammate Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull for the 2025 race seat. The Dutch driver and Ricciardo were previously teammates at Red Bull from 2016 to 2018,
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Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen is reportedly planning on taking some of his team out for dinner in Budapest, during this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Ahead of Free Practice 1 on Friday, it was reported by De Telegraaf that Verstappen took 30 Red Bull employees out to dinner last year in Budapest, something he’s planning
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George Russell admitted after qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix that Mercedes made a “rare” error, which led to the Briton being eliminated in Q1. 12 months on from claiming his first pole position in F1, Russell could only manage 18th at the Hungaroring on Saturday, whilst team-mate Lewis Hamilton achieved a shock pole position.
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After months of speculations and rumours surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s future with Mercedes, Team Principal Toto Wolff has finally confirmed that a new contract to retain the seven-time World Champion has been “emotionally” agreed upon. The uncertainty over Hamilton’s continuation with the team arose following his narrow loss to Max Verstappen in the contentious 2021 Abu
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Charles Leclerc claimed top Ferrari honours on Saturday in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, after securing sixth on the grid. The Monegasque’s qualifying session was by no means anything special, as he wasn’t actually the top Ferrari-powered driver. That honour went to Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu, who’ll be starting alongside Leclerc at the Hungaroring
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George Russell suffered an embarrassing Q1 elimination on Saturday at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the Briton set to start Sunday’s race from 18th. Russell’s shocking performance in qualifying looked even worse after team-mate Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position at the Hungaroring, to the delight of Mercedes. Whilst Hamilton’s pole brought the Silver Arrows delight,
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The FIA has dismissed false ‘rumours’ which stated that at least two F1 teams broke the 2022 season’s cost cap. Sky reporter, Craig Slater, spoke to the FIA and revealed details of their conversation. He said: “They are quite adamant in their response to me. “They have said that the reports are factually wrong. Want
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