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Lando Norris admits he ‘messed up’ after Lewis Hamilton remarks

Lando Norris endured a miserable Sunday at the Spanish Grand Prix despite having been set for a promising afternoon, after qualifying third at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Saturday. Norris was exceptional on Saturday and was an outside contender for a podium, something he hasn’t claimed since last season’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. His hopes

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Renault CEO breaks his silence on Ferrari speculation

Luca de Meo, the CEO of Renault, has firmly denied any intention of joining Ferrari in a high-profile role, dismissing recent speculation linking him to the Italian team.  As the CEO of Renault, de Meo oversees the company’s Formula 1 team, Alpine, which has been facing criticism for its performance in the 2023 season. De

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Red Bull reveal how they stopped Adrian Newey from joining Ferrari at the last minute

In a surprising revelation, Red Bull’s key advisor Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed the longstanding rumours that Ferrari had made multiple offers to renowned technical mastermind Adrian Newey over the years. The 64-year-old, responsible for shaping some of the sport’s most successful cars, even reached an agreement with Ferrari at one point, according to the

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Red Bull blame Max Verstappen for Sergio Perez’s dire form

Christian Horner, team principal of Red Bull, believes Sergio Perez has been putting too much pressure on himself to match his teammate Max Verstappen.  However, Horner sees the growing points gap between the two drivers in the championship standings as a positive development for Perez. Verstappen secured his third consecutive victory at the Spanish Grand

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Christian Horner insists he will chastise Verstappen

Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, has confirmed that he will hold discussions with Max Verstappen following the driver’s disregard for team orders during the Spanish Grand Prix.  Verstappen ignored instructions to avoid pushing to the limits of the track to achieve the fastest lap due to concerns about receiving a penalty

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Lewis Hamilton sent warning about gap to Red Bull

Former Ferrari and Bridgestone engineer Kees van de Grint has seemingly warned Mercedes that the gap to Red Bull is “still the same”, despite the fact the Silver Arrows claimed their first double podium last weekend since the closing stages of 2022. Lewis Hamilton finished second with George Russell in third last weekend at the

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Unheard radio exposes fresh Ferrari strategy woes

Ferrari’s persistent strategic issues were once again brought to the fore during the Spanish Grand Prix, as confusion over team radio unfolded at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.  With the race being heavily influenced by tire degradation and the potential for a two-stop strategy, Ferrari’s decision-making came under scrutiny. Charles Leclerc’s challenging weekend started with a

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Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone responds to £400 million tax fraud charge

Ex-Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone has pleaded not guilty to a tax fraud charge brought against him by UK prosecutors, regarding a £400 million trust fund in Singapore. The prosecutors have accused Ecclestone of not informing the UK government about a trust fund in Singapore, containing over £400 million. Ecclestone appeared at London’s Southwark Crown

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Ex-McLaren engineer joins Alfa Romeo

James Key, a seasoned veteran in Formula 1, has made a significant career move by returning to the Sauber group as the Technical Director of Alfa Romeo.  Having previously worked for teams like Jordan, Sauber, Toro Rosso, and McLaren, Key’s return to his former team marks a milestone in his journey.  Additionally, Key will also

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Red Bull have shockingly copied Williams with new upgrade

Constructors’ Championship leaders Red Bull have looked at the bottom of the standings for inspiration it seems, following their updates at last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen cruised to victory at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to secure his 40th career win, whilst he also extended his lead in the Drivers’ Championship

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