Max Verstappen’s outspoken criticism of Formula 1’s recent developments has found an ally in former Red Bull driver Christian Klein. The Dutch racing prodigy has repeatedly expressed his belief that the sport’s focus on heavier cars is steering it in the wrong direction. Now, with Klein and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem also advocating for
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Organisers of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps have held a “really positive” meeting with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, according to Gaetan Vigneron, a correspondent for the Belgian news agency RTBF. Speculation had been circulating that the discussions would centre around securing a new race contract for the 2024 season and beyond. Earlier, promoter
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Lando Norris and rookie Logan Sargeant have both reportedly become key investors in F1 Arcade, Formula 1’s new simulator hospitality project. The first site was opened in London last November, with it having so far been a hit with guests. The venue offers fans a chance to compete against family and friends in specially modified
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For the fourth round in a row, some rain is expected this weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix; however, the race itself is expected to be completely dry based on the current forecasts. The entire grid has perhaps become used to rain over the last month or so, given how much of an influence the
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Outgoing AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost has admitted that he wanted the team to sign Mick Schumacher to replace Pierre Gasly, who departed Faenza for Alpine. Gasly had at first signed a contract extension with AlphaTauri for 2023; however, following Alpine’s fiasco with Oscar Piastri, the French side approached the Frenchman. AlphaTauri allowed Gasly to
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Ex-Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto was reportedly given a tour of Audi’s Neuberg headquarters recently, as he continues to be linked to a switch to the Germans’ upcoming Formula 1 project. Audi are merging with Sauber in 2026 when the new power unit regulations are introduced, with the German manufacturer set to have a 75%
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Dr Helmut Marko, senior advisor at Red Bull, believes that Max Verstappen is even better than Sebastian Vettel, the team’s former quadruple world champion. Despite Vettel’s dominant reign from 2010 to 2013, Marko claimed that Verstappen surpasses him in skill and performance. “We thought that Sebastian was the best of the best, but then Max
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Rumours of a potential love triangle involving Lewis Hamilton, Colombian songstress Shakira, and Hollywood actor Tom Cruise have been circulating. The 38-year-old British racing driver has been seen frequently with the 46-year-old Colombian star since her separation from former partner Gerard Piqué last year. Hamilton and Shakira have been spotted enjoying boat trips with friends
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Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton has been spotted in New York City ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, with Spider-man actor Tom Holland. Hamilton and Holland were seen leaving the popular St Ambroeus restaurant on Monday, with the Mercedes driver having presumably now travelled to Montreal for this weekend’s action. The British actor has
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Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen has remarkably revealed that racing for Ferrari “would be great”, suggesting that the Dutchman might be interested in a future move to Maranello. It’s not uncommon for most drivers to dream about a move to Ferrari, with seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton having also stressed how cool it’d be to
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