Jean-Eric Vergne, the Formula E driver for DS Penske, has been fined €3,000 (£2,564) due to his public criticism of a penalty imposed on his team during the previous Formula E round in the USA. This penalty follows a recent trend of similar sanctions being issued for public comments in motorsport. Guenther Steiner, the team
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Formula One fans were left speculating about the status of Kelly Piquet’s relationship with F1 driver Max Verstappen, but the Brazilian model swiftly put the rumours to rest. Concerns arose when some social media users noticed that Piquet’s Instagram profile no longer displayed a highlight dedicated to her boyfriend, Max Verstappen. However, it was revealed
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Max Verstappen, the current dominant force in Formula 1, has voiced his reservations about the extended 2024 F1 calendar, stating that it raises doubts about his long-term future in the sport. Despite his recent string of successes, including winning the last two world championships and being on track for a third this season, Verstappen has
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Christian Horner, team principal of Red Bull Racing, has dismissed Lewis Hamilton’s idea for an enforced development date, citing the difficulties of monitoring and enforcing such a rule. Horner argues that the field is already naturally converging without the need for artificial intervention. Hamilton expressed his thoughts on the matter during the Austrian Grand Prix
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Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg has addressed the recurring problem of drivers impeding their rivals during qualifying sessions, suggesting that the issue arises from varying levels of attention paid by different drivers. Hulkenberg’s comments came in response to recent penalties issued for impeding incidents, as multiple drivers found themselves hindered by competitors on their flying laps.
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur is still not 100% open to Andretti-Cadillac joining the Formula 1 grid in 2025, something the Americans are targeting. Andretti-Cadillac are one of five teams to have filed one of the FIA’s ‘Expression of Interest’ documents, to potentially join the grid as early as 2025. Based on the size of
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has responded to Lewis Hamilton’s suggestion of implementing a set development date for teams to shift their focus to the following season’s car, dismissing it outright. Hamilton’s proposal aims to prevent Red Bull from carrying over their dominance from 2023 into 2024, but it has garnered criticism from the Red
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Fernando Alonso sold his Ferrari Enzo for 5.4 million euros at auction, further cutting off ties with his former Ferrari team. The Spanish driver is well known for burning bridges in the F1 world. Former world champion Nico Rosberg previously said of Alonso: “He sometimes lacked social competence and then he often had difficulties being
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In the wake of Daniel Ricciardo’s recent appointment to AlphaTauri, Formula 1 pundit Ted Kravitz has raised concerns about Sergio Perez’s future at Red Bull, stating that the Mexican driver should meticulously review his contract to ensure his position is secure. Red Bull put an end to the speculation surrounding Ricciardo’s potential return by confirming
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In a bid to alleviate the repercussions of Brexit, Formula 1 teams and officials have approached the British government, urging for measures to ease their operations. Last week, a prominent F1 delegation, including influential figures like Stefano Domenicali, Toto Wolff, Christian Horner, Sir Jackie Stewart, and Martin Brundle, was warmly received at 10 Downing Street
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