Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, has revealed that he had two meetings with Max Verstappen and his representatives to discuss a potential move to the Mercedes Formula 1 team. In 2014, Verstappen’s impressive performances in various karting series caught the attention of top teams in the sport. Wolff disclosed that Verstappen and his
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Dr Helmut Marko, the top advisor at Red Bull, has put an end to speculation surrounding Sergio Perez’s future at the team. Rumours have circulated that Max Verstappen’s former teammate, Daniel Ricciardo, was being considered for Perez’s role. However, Marko has categorically denied these claims. “It’s all nonsense,” Marko told Sport1. “Sergio’s place has never
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Max Verstappen, the two-time Formula 1 world champion, is currently on track to secure his third consecutive World Championship title. The Dutch driver has been in exceptional form, winning five out of the seven races so far, stamping his dominance on the sport Having joined Red Bull from Toro Rosso in 2016, Verstappen has predominantly
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2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg believes Lewis Hamilton is part of the reason why Max Verstappen has discussed retiring from F1, following their titanic 2021 battle. Verstappen and Hamilton fought relentlessly throughout the 2021 campaign, with the title having been decided on the final lap of the season. Rosberg knows exactly how it
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Ex-Formula 1 driver David Kennedy believes Fernando Alonso will win a race this season, something which will give Aston Martin a huge advantage going forwards. Alonso has been sensational since making the switch from Alpine to Aston Martin, with the Spaniard having already claimed five podiums from the opening seven races of the 2023 season.
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Mercedes have shared a picture of Tom Cruise with Shakira attending the Miami Grand Prix, in a potential dig at the movie star. A recent report from the Mirror claims Cruise had been flirting with the pop star before she became involved with Lewis Hamilton. Things begin to turn awkward as Hamilton has been pictured
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George Russell has dispelled the common notion that drivers are primarily responsible for developing Formula 1 cars, emphasising the integral role played by the “smart and intelligent” individuals working behind the scenes in the factory. As the 2023 season ramps up, teams are in full development mode, striving to enhance the performance of their cars
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2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen needs to race in another category before being classed as the “best driver in the world”, something which could occur as soon as 2029. Verstappen has expressed his intent to race in other championships several times in recent months, with the reigning World Champion having
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The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is known for its heavy-breaking chicanes disrupting the flow of the race as drivers are forced to stop and start along the track. The Canadian Grand Prix is a historic race on the calendar, but not one that will suit the W14, and team principal Toto Wolff is very aware of
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Carlos Sainz has voiced his admiration for Max Verstappen’s ability to excel under minimal pressure, as Red Bull Racing dominates the 2023 season. With five victories out of the first seven races, Verstappen and his teammate Sergio Perez have propelled Red Bull to a staggering 135-point lead in the Constructors’ Championship. While the rest of
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