Max Verstappen has admitted to frequently talking to Virgil Van Dijk and other Liverpool stars, despite being a Manchester United fan. While F1’s top driver was born in Belgium, Verstappen claims Dutch nationality. “I’m a United fan,” Verstappen said. “It’s not like I’m a die-hard United fan. I mean, I’m talking to Virgil [van Dijk]
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Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he has “another five years in me”, ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix. Whilst Hamilton believes he could continue to compete in Formula 1 for another half a decade, the Briton is still yet to sign a new contract with Mercedes. His future has been one
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Red Bull driver Sergio Perez’s contract expires in 2024 and former world champion Damon Hill thinks that Daniel Ricciardo should be the man to fill his shoes. Ricciardo already raced for the Red Bull team, from 2014-2018 and has held the team’s third spot after parting ways with McLaren last year. Hill has flagged Ricciardo’s
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Mike Krack surprised some by protesting that not enough time deductions had been handed out at the Austrian Grand Prix. Some would argue the opposite, as the FIA dished out five-second penalties on track limit infractions to Lewis Hamilton, Yuki Tsunoda, Esteban Ocon, Carlos Sainz, Kevin Magnussen, and Logan Sargeant. Krack said: “We’re not afraid
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Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, had a light-hearted response to Red Bull’s adoption of one-off liveries, joking that it was nice to see them copying McLaren in at least one aspect. McLaren has gained a reputation in recent years for their willingness to change the appearance of their cars to commemorate special occasions or
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Negotiations for Lewis Hamilton’s contract extension with Mercedes have reportedly hit a stumbling block, with the seven-time champion unlikely to get the deal he desires. Hamilton, whose current contract is set to expire in a few months, has yet to sign an extension with the team. According to The Mail, Hamilton’s request for a five-year
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Fernando Alonso believes that Aston Martin should adopt a Formula 1 mindset rather than a football mentality to capitalize on their strong start to the season. Despite not reaching the podium in Austria, Alonso’s fifth-place finish, following late penalties, showcased the competitiveness of his performance and that of his team. Alonso, who has achieved six
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The seven-time F1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton, was hit with a five-second time penalty for track limit infringements at the Austrian GP, before being hit with a post-race penalty. He was not alone, with the FIA flexing its muscles with penalties during Sunday’s big race. Yuki Tsunoda, Esteban Ocon, Carlos Sainz, Kevin Magnussen, and Logan
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has emphasised the formidable challenge that Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes face in their pursuit of Red Bull’s dominance. According to Horner, Red Bull is currently operating at the pinnacle of their 19-year history, making them a force to be reckoned with. Having won every race in the 2023 season
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Mick Schumacher has made his debut outing for McLaren’s Formula 1 team on Wednesday in Portugal. Following the conclusion of his contract with Haas, which left him without a race seat for the 2023 season, Schumacher joined Mercedes as its reserve driver. He had previously tested Mercedes’ W14 car during a post-Spanish Grand Prix tyre
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