Efforts to reduce the weight of Formula 1 cars have been deemed “unrealistic” by drivers due to technological advancements and safety considerations. The current generation of F1 cars has seen a significant increase in weight, reaching a record minimum weight of 798kg for an empty car in 2023. While there is unanimous support from drivers
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Franz Tost, AlphaTauri’s team principal, remains unperturbed by concerns that Formula 1 may lose its allure due to the recent dominance of Max Verstappen and Red Bull. The Milton Keynes squad has enjoyed a spectacular start to the 2023 F1 season, claiming victory in every race with Verstappen and Sergio Perez, establishing a commanding lead
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Ex-racing driver turned pundit Mathias Lauda has slammed Ferrari for once again failing to communicate properly with their drivers, following a shocking qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix for the Italians. It was another nightmare session for the Maranello-based team, with Charles Leclerc having failed to progress to Q3 for a second Grand Prix in
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Retired football star and ex-Spurs player Gareth Bale has disclosed that he is no longer a fan of Formula 1 due to Lewis Hamilton’s missed opportunity to win an eighth World Championship title at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The intense battle between Hamilton and Max Verstappen throughout the season made F1 2021 one
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Guenther Steiner, the Haas team principal, has expressed his indifference towards his popularity in light of recent comments made by former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Ecclestone had voiced his support for Mick Schumacher and criticised the “unsuccessful team boss” for ending the young driver’s Formula 1 career. Responding to Ecclestone’s remarks, Steiner emphasised that
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Charles Leclerc’s disillusionment with Ferrari is intensifying with each passing weekend, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to fault his sentiments. Formula 1 strategy decisions are inherently complex, but a team of Ferrari’s stature should excel in making the right calls at critical moments. Last season, Ferrari’s title challenge crumbled primarily due to flawed strategy decisions,
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For the second consecutive Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc failed to make it into Q3, with the Ferrari driver having been eliminated in Q2 at the Canadian Grand Prix. Leclerc qualified P11 so will provisionally start on the sixth row of the grid at the Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve; however, there are several drivers being investigated following
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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have received an advantageous boost for the Canadian Grand Prix as Nico Hulkenberg has been handed a three-place grid penalty for exceeding the speed limit during red-flag conditions. Consequently, Hamilton will start the race in third, with Russell joining him on the second row. Hulkenberg’s misfortune unfolded shortly after Oscar
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Max Verstappen remains unfazed by Sergio Perez’s ongoing struggles at Red Bull, asserting that the Mexican’s performance is not his concern. With Verstappen qualifying on pole for the Canadian Grand Prix, the two-time World Champion has a prime opportunity to solidify his position for a third title. Meanwhile, Perez’s disappointing performance saw him fail to
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Carlos Sainz certainly made no friends on Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Spaniard having been caught impeding several drivers. It was an incredibly messy day for the 28-year-old, who was seen impeding his competitors both during Free Practice 3 and in qualifying. All of the incidents took place ahead of the final
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