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Fernando Alonso’s age blamed for Max Verstappen defeat

Former racing car driver David Kennedy believes the Monaco Grand Prix was Fernando Alonso’s for the taking.  The Spaniard continued his formidable run of form and looked to have secured pole position in Monaco had he not been beaten by the reigning world champion Max Verstappen. Kennedy believes the qualifying battle between Alonso and Verstappen

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Nico Rosberg blames Lewis Hamilton for Max Verstappen’s retirement

Former F1 driver and ex-world champion Nico Rosberg appeared to take a dig at ex-teammate Lewis Hamilton when discussing the retirement claims made by Max Verstappen. The retirement question surrounding the reigning champion is nothing new as the Dutchman has vocalised his emotions, particularly frustrated over rule changes that have seen the number of sprint

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FIA urged to punish George Russell for Lewis Hamilton incident

F1 analyst Peter Windsor has strongly criticised George Russell for his involvement in the collision with his teammate Lewis Hamilton during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.  Windsor is now calling for tougher penalties to be implemented in future incidents.  The collision occurred on the Circuit de Catalunya straight during Q2, with the cars reaching

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Max Verstappen to be handed blow over Dutch GP

Robert van Overdijk, the boss of the Zandvoort circuit, has admitted that the future of the immensely popular Dutch Grand Prix is uncertain.  The Dutch GP has gained significant popularity since its return to the calendar in 2021 after a 36-year absence.  The enthusiastic crowd and thrilling racing at Zandvoort have made it a fan-favorite

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Why was Lewis Hamilton allowed to keep his podium

Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton converted third on the grid to third in the race at the Canadian Grand Prix, to claim back-to-back podium finishes. It also marked Hamilton’s third podium of 2023, strengthening his position as Mercedes’ lead driver this season. Hamilton made an excellent start to the race and actually overtook Fernando Alonso

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Max Verstappen kills a bird

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen claimed his fourth consecutive win of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, to match the legendary Ayrton Senna as a 41-time Formula 1 race winner. Verstappen made a good start from pole and never really looked threatened; however, both Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton managed to remain

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Martin Brundle delivers verdict on Lewis Hamilton’s new Mercedes contract

As talks continue over Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes contract, Formula 1 commentator Martin Brundle has offered his perspective on the timeframe of the seven-time World Champion’s career.  Hamilton confirmed ongoing discussions with Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff, who aimed to finalise the contract negotiations ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. Based on Hamilton’s current form and

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Charles Leclerc angers family of F1 legend

The family of Formula 1 legend Gilles Villeneuve have granted Charles Leclerc permission to wear a commemorative helmet in honour of the Canadian, at the Canadian Grand Prix. Ferrari and Leclerc introduced a specially designed helmet for this weekend’s action, which replicated the lid that the late F1 legend wore. Villeneuve sadly died in 1992,

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Lewis Hamilton makes surprising Max Verstappen prediction

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time World Champion, has displayed humility by acknowledging the potential of his fierce rival, Max Verstappen, to surpass his extraordinary achievements in Formula One. Despite holding the title of the most successful driver in the sport’s history, with a remarkable list of records to his name, Hamilton recognizes that time is on

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George Russell addresses controversial Max Verstappen remark

Ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell has addressed a comment he recently made, with it having given the impression that he didn’t “feel comfortable” racing against a few drivers on the grid. Russell interestingly stated that there were “three drivers” in Formula 1 which he felt uncomfortable around on the circuit; however,

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