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Formula 1 owners set to buy Premier League club

Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei has revealed that the owners of Formula 1 have “looked” into buying multiple Premier League teams, with the belief that “sport in general is attractive”. F1’s owners have reportedly looked into purchasing Liverpool, Manchester United or Tottenham, with all three considered as part of the ‘Big Six’. Liberty Media have

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Mercedes told to sabotage 2023 season

1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill has questioned whether Mercedes should forget about their 2023 development plan, in a bid to be able to compete with Red Bull for the title in 2024. Mercedes have enjoyed a bit of a resurgence since the Monaco Grand Prix, where they introduced their new concept. Since dropping

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Esteban Ocon makes claim about racing with Max Verstappen at Red Bull

Esteban Ocon has revealed that he sees himself battling reigning World Champion Max Verstappen for the crown in the future, should himself and the Dutchman “have the same car”. The Alpine driver is currently one of the strongest in the midfield, with the Frenchman sitting ninth in the Drivers’ Championship. He has already joined Verstappen

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McLaren boss admits ‘conflict of interest’

In a dramatic turn of events after the Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has expressed his discomfort with the current system that leaves teams responsible for policing their own safety.  Stella’s concerns were prompted by the increasingly wobbly rear wing of Esteban Ocon’s Alpine, which raised alarms during the race and highlighted

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Ex-Ferrari manager on Aston Martin firing Lance Stroll

It’s been a challenging start to 2023 for Lance Stroll, who so far this season has been engulfed by Fernando Alonso’s shadow. The two-time World Champion has claimed six podiums already this season for the Silverstone-based team, whilst Stroll hasn’t finished any higher than fourth. In actual fact, Stroll has only qualified and finished ahead

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Toto Wolff addresses budget cap breach

Mercedes has expressed confidence in the recent upgrade package for its W14 car, which has shown promising results in closing the gap to the front of the grid.  However, the team acknowledged that significant changes are still required for its next-generation challenger, the W15, as certain aspects of the current car are far from perfect.

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Aston Martin boss jokes about Lewis Hamilton

In a strategic move during the Canadian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso of the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula 1 Team was asked to engage in a “lift and coast” technique as a precautionary measure.  Team principal Mike Krack emphasised the importance of being cautious rather than risking retirement from the race. Alonso found himself in

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Sergio Perez breaks silence amid sack rumours

Sergio Perez’s aspirations of contending for the world title alongside his Red Bull teammate, Max Verstappen, have taken a hit as the Dutchman extended his lead by a staggering 69 points in Canada.  Following a series of underwhelming performances, the pressure on Perez mounts significantly. However, the Mexican driver remains determined to rediscover his form,

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Aston Martin will catch Red Bull, team’s data reveals

According to German publication Auto Motor und Sport, Aston Martin’s recent wind tunnel and simulation data has suggested that the Silverstone-based team will catch Red Bull’s RB19, should they continue with their current development plan. Aston Martin’s rise has without a doubt been one of the stories of 2023, given that they finished seventh in

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