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Christian Horner suggests Mercedes wasted money on Barcelona upgrades

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Mercedes must have already used a “significant proportion” of their budget for this season, following the recent introduction of their new concept. The Silver Arrows introduced a “B-spec car” at the Monaco Grand Prix, which featured a significantly different design. Based on their results in Monaco and at

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George Russell lands new Mercedes contract amid Lewis Hamilton talks

It has been reported by Sky Sports that George Russell’s contract with Mercedes has been extended to the end of 2025, following a “contractual option” the Brackley-based team had. Russell joined the Silver Arrows from Williams at the start of 2022 after replacing Valtteri Bottas, on what was dubbed a as “long-term deal”. He shocked

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Sky F1 pundits forced to apologise after disgracing themselves on the air

Two Italian Sky Sports pundits who caused outrage for their use of misogynistic language have spoken out. During the post-race analysis after the Spanish Grand Prix, Matteo Bobbi and Davide Valsecchi made sexist remarks whilst live on air and have been subsequently suspended. Valsecchi has since taken to social media to air his regrets, stating:

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Tom Cruise furious with Lewis Hamilton amid Shakira romance

A recent insider source has claimed that Hollywood star, Tom Cruise, is unhappy with “buddy” Lewis Hamilton. In recent weeks pop sensation Shakira and Lewis Hamilton have been pictured enjoying time together, the last sighting coming after the Spanish Grand Prix – a race in which the Briton finished second. As reports claim, Cruise had

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Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll in public disagreement

There is a difference in opinion in the Aston Martin camp, with Lance Stroll flabbergasted by the pace of Mercedes at the Circuit de Catalunya. Speaking to Motorsport.com, Stroll stated “(Mercedes) had a rocket ship, I’m not sure where they found that pace.” “I was expecting us to be the strongest car after Red Bull.

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Aston Martin boss delivers honest verdict on Mercedes’ gains

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack believes it’s “too early” to judge whether Mercedes have overtaken Aston Martin in terms of overall performance, following the Spanish Grand Prix. The Silver Arrows claimed their first double podium last weekend since the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix, whilst Aston Martin finished sixth and seventh respectively. It marked a

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Is Lewis Hamilton no longer interested in quitting Mercedes?

1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill believes Lewis Hamilton’s positivity following last weekend’s Spanish Grand is a “good sign” for Mercedes, given that the 38-year-old was highly critical of his team at the start of the season. Mercedes claimed their first double podium since last season’s Brazilian Grand Prix last weekend, as Hamilton finished

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Fernando Alonso puts a target on Lewis Hamilton’s back

Aston Martin experienced a disappointing weekend at Fernando Alonso’s home race, as the Spanish driver failed to secure a spot among the top four throughout the event.  Alonso, however, remains optimistic and is confident that he and his team will stage a comeback in Canada to reclaim their position in the championship standings. Following the

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Christian Horner demands George Russell penalty

Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner, believes Sergio Perez missed out on a third-place finish in Spain due to a punishable George Russell manoeuvre. The Mercedes driver started the Spanish GP in 12th place, one place behind Perez, but Russell managed to gain valuable positions on the opening corner. A fine launch turned near collision

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Toto Wolff breaks silence on Aston Martin ditching Mercedes

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Aston Martin have become a Honda works team for 2026 not because the Germans’ power units are underperforming, but because they want a “exclusive power unit supply deal”. It was recently announced that Aston Martin wouldn’t be extending their deal with Mercedes to take them into the new power

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