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Canadian GP: George Russell says Mercedes are hunting down Max Verstappen

George Russell has admitted ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix that Mercedes aren’t “really thinking” about a fight for second with Aston Martin and Ferrari, with their “sights being set on Red Bull”. Since introducing their new concept at the Monaco Grand Prix, the Silver Arrows have certainly been a team on the rise.

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Fernando Alonso mocks Ferrari

Fernando Alonso has taken a shot at former team Ferrari following the Spanish Grand Prix.  Having secured five podium finishes from the opening seven races, Alonso shocked the world of F1 when he finished in seventh place on home turf at the Spanish Grand Prix, behind teammate Lance Stroll.  When speaking with Sky Italia, the

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‘Just stupid’: Red Bull criticise Toto Wolff over Mick Schumacher decision

The Formula 1 old boys have given their verdict on the current situation surrounding young talent Mick Schumacher. Former F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has taken the opportunity to slam Haas team boss Gunther Steiner in a scorching attack that also criticised Drive To Survive. “An unsuccessful team boss ensured that Mick’s career in Formula

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‘Perez is wrong’: Red Bull driver fired warning about speaking to the media

Four-time World Champion Alain Prost has told Sergio Perez that he needs to “make Max Verstappen doubt him”, should he want to defeat the Dutchman to this season’s title. Whilst Perez is facing an “almost impossible mission”, he only has himself to blame somewhat for his 53-point deficit to the reigning World Champion. Perez heads

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Lewis Hamilton reveals ‘real positive’ of Mercedes upgrades

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton continues to be afflicted by issues concerning the W14. Before the Monaco Grand Prix, two revamped Mercedes took to the street of the Circuit de Monaco and produced a 4-5 finish, with Hamilton bettering teammate George Russell. Toto Wolff and co understood the Monaco Grand Prix would be a difficult

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Celebrity golf event linked to Netflix after Drive to Survive success

According to The Wall Street Journal, streaming platform Netflix are in talks to venture into the world of live sports, following discussions to gain the rights to a celebrity golf event in Las Vegas. The golfing competition is set to feature stars from the world of Formula 1 and golf, two sports that Netflix are

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Guenther Steiner fires back at Bernie Ecclestone criticism

Guenther Steiner, the team principal of Haas, has acknowledged that his personal profile and popularity have soared since his fiery and often foul-mouthed antics were showcased in the Netflix series Drive to Survive.  The increased attention has led to the publication of his book in multiple languages, but Steiner also recognized the dark side of

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Franz Tost reveals two-year contract

Outgoing AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost might not be leaving Formula 1 nor AlphaTauri after all, with the Austrian having been offered a two-year contract to become a consultant. After leading the Faenza-based team since they joined F1 in 2006, it was announced earlier in the season that Tost would be replaced in 2024 by

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Toto Wolff admits Lewis Hamilton request is ‘out of the question’

After being highly critical of the W14 in the opening rounds of the season, Lewis Hamilton has been significantly happier since the introduction of the new concept. Mercedes introduced a new concept of the W14 at the Monaco Grand Prix, which saw the side scrap their questionable ‘zero sidepods’. Since switching concepts, the Silver Arrows

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4-time F1 champion demands Sergio Perez ‘stop shouting so loudly’

Sergio Perez has been told to stop discussing with the media “his desire” to claim the title this season, with four-time World Champion Alain Prost having admitted that he’s tackling his championship challenge all wrong. Perez started 2023 impeccably by claiming two wins from the opening four races, something which saw him labelled as Max

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