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Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda face off in intense battle

In an exhilarating showdown ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda engaged in a fierce battle behind the wheels of massive 500bhp trucks at the iconic Erzberg mine.  The custom-built trucks, equipped with wheels weighing approximately 700kg each, provided the perfect setting for an off-road race that loosely resembled a modified

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Williams team boss fires warning about F1’s budget cap

James Vowles, the team principal of Williams, has expressed concerns about certain aspects of the Formula 1 cost cap, stating that it unfairly affects teams lower down the grid by not considering their existing assets.  The cost cap, implemented in 2021, limits the maximum budget that teams can spend each year, aiming to promote closer

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Teams bracing for aerodynamic testing handicap

As Formula 1 approaches the season’s midpoint, one crucial regulation that teams must adhere to is the wind tunnel rule, which will determine their aerodynamic testing time for the second half of the season.  On Friday, the teams’ wind tunnel allocations will be established, with the higher-ranked constructors facing handicaps. Implemented in 2021, the system

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Could Lewis Hamilton force George Russell out at Mercedes?

Lewis Hamilton is back to business at Mercedes, having re-instated his claim as the number one driver over team-mate George Russell. Former F1 driver David Coulthard has given his verdict on the recent power shift, describing the serial champion as a “formidable teammate.” “Lewis when he’s on form, is a formidable teammate, there’s a class

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Red Bull not worried about failure after Honda split

Red Bull headed to their home race this weekend as Formula 1 centurion’s, after reigning World Champion Max Verstappen secured the team’s 100th victory at the recent Canadian Grand Prix. Whilst the Milton Keynes-based team joined the F1 paddock in 2005, their first win didn’t actually come until 2009. It means they’ve reached 100 wins

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Will this Spanish driver replace Lando Norris at McLaren?

It has been reported that IndyCar championship leader Alex Palou is trying to make a move to Formula 1, at least that’s what his management company are supposedly pushing for. According to reports, Palou’s management company, Monaco Increased Management (MIM), are trying to get a 2024 F1 seat for the Spaniard. Palou is currently destroying

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Christian Horner makes admission about Daniel Ricciardo joining AlphaTauri

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hinted that Daniel Ricciardo could potentially find a seat at AlphaTauri next season.  With Ricciardo not having a team for the 2023 championship, Formula 1 fans expressed disappointment worldwide.  Known for his impressive performances both on and off the track, the 33-year-old Australian currently serves as a test

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Max Verstappen’s fury over F1 regulation changes

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has openly voiced his disappointment with the forthcoming 2026 Formula 1 regulations, describing the anticipated results as “pretty terrible.”  The Dutch driver’s concerns stem from early simulator data that suggests the new rules could lead to poor outcomes for the sport. The 2026 regulations will introduce significant changes to

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Lewis Hamilton is a disgrace

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton headed to last weekend’s Austrian GP in good form, having scored two consecutive podiums for Mercedes. However, the race weekend was marred by the Briton making petulant comments, amongst other things. For starters, ahead of the weekend, Hamilton suggested that the FIA ought to tweak the regulations in a bid

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Ex-teammate opens up on ‘political’ Fernando Alonso

Giancarlo Fisichella has provided insights into his past relationship with former teammate Fernando Alonso, as the Spaniard enjoys a remarkable resurgence in his Formula 1 career. While Alonso experiences a late-career upswing with six podium finishes in the first eight races of 2023, Fisichella, his former teammate, observes from the sidelines following his departure from

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