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Red Bull blasted for ‘cruel’ Nyck de Vries decision as hiring questioned

After much speculation, it was finally confirmed on Tuesday that after just 10 races, Nyck de Vries had been dropped by AlphaTauri and Red Bull. The rookie driver has been replaced from the Hungarian Grand Prix onwards by Red Bull development driver Daniel Ricciardo, who’ll be making his eagerly awaited return to the grid. Ricciardo’s

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Max Verstappen jokes about Lando Norris

Max Verstappen showcased his skill and determination at the British Grand Prix, securing a convincing victory despite facing stiff competition from Lando Norris throughout the race.  The Red Bull Racing driver acknowledged that he couldn’t afford to become complacent, with Norris consistently pressuring him from behind. Reflecting on the race, Verstappen admitted, “We had a

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Christian Horner denies Sergio Perez ‘plan’ as Lewis Hamilton demands upgrades

The British Grand Prix of the 2023 Formula 1 season provided fans with a plethora of noteworthy moments.  Max Verstappen continued Red Bull’s dominant run, securing his eighth win of the campaign and sixth consecutive victory, matching McLaren’s long-standing record of 11 consecutive wins.  However, there were several other key talking points from the race

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Lewis Hamilton reveals overtake button failed to help him pass Lando Norris

Lewis Hamilton shared his perspective on the intense duel with Lando Norris during the 2023 British Grand Prix, shedding light on why he was unable to pass the McLaren driver.  Hamilton applied immense pressure on Norris during the safety car restart and even managed to draw alongside him, but he couldn’t execute the move successfully

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Toto Wolff tells F1 CEO Lewis Hamilton is ‘owed’ an 8th championship

Toto Wolff, the Silver Arrows principal, aimed a subtle dig at F1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali, when discussing Lewis Hamilton’s chances of an eighth championship. Lewis Hamilton holds a joint record with Michael Schumacher for the most World Championships, with seven in the bag. He came closest to securing an eighth under controversial circumstances at the

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Mercedes and Red Bull deny they’re ‘hiding anything’ after TD45 introduced

Both Mercedes and Red Bull have affirmed their commitment to transparency and compliance with the cost cap regulations, leaving the door open for the FIA to verify that no loopholes have been exploited.  The FIA recently issued technical directive TD45, which aims to ensure that intellectual property (IP) acquired from non-F1 projects is accounted for

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Toto Wolff reveals why Mercedes aren’t focussing on 2024 car

Mercedes remains determined to challenge Red Bull Racing’s pure pace in Formula 1 this season, indicating their decision to delay shifting full focus to the 2024 car.  Despite a challenging race in Austria, the German manufacturer firmly believes that there is untapped performance potential in their W14 car. To further enhance their performance, Mercedes has

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Lando Norris admits Oscar Piastri ‘shame’

Lando Norris expressed admiration for his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, following their impressive finishes of second and fourth place at the British Grand Prix.  While Norris secured a podium position from his second-place start, Piastri narrowly missed out on a podium finish after losing a place to Lewis Hamilton due to a pit stop timing

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Martin Brundle explains how Max Verstappen reminds him of Michael Schumacher

Ex-Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle compared Max Verstappen to Michael Schumacher at the British Grand Prix last weekend, as the reigning World Champion was victorious once again. Verstappen enjoyed another sensational few days at the Silverstone International Circuit, with him having been unstoppable as per usual. Want to work in Formula 1? Browse the latest

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