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Max Verstappen blasted for ‘unacceptable behaviour’ while being praised

Multiple ex-Formula 1 drivers have all agreed that reigning World Champion Max Verstappen is just as good as the legendary Ayrton Senna; however, the Dutchman’s behaviour away from the circuit has been criticised. Verstappen extended his championship lead to 14 points last Sunday after claiming his third win of the 2023 F1 season, following a

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George Russell dismisses ‘lack of effort’ accusation

George Russell has been brutally honest about his ability to secure front row starts given the challenge Mercedes has had with addressing the W14’s performance problems.  Russell made it through to Q3 on Saturday, while his teammate Lewis Hamilton was eliminated in Q3 after the duo raised concerns about the difficult of handling the W14

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Nico Hulkenberg opens up on Ferrari offer

Nico Hulkenberg has incredibly revealed that he came “close at one stage” in his Formula 1 career to joining one of the leading teams on the grid, but that it’s something he isn’t “crying about”. The Haas driver is by far one of the most experienced drivers on the current grid, with the German having

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Jeff Bezos spotted with Lando Norris’ dad

Adam Norris, the father of Lando Norris, was spotted in McLaren’s paddock with Amazon Chairman Jeff Bezos during the 2023 Miami GP weekend. “Some interesting guests today,” Norris snr wrote on LinkedIn. “Jeff Bezos has done a good job at building a global business. Respect.” Norris Snr, who lists his job as “designing and building

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Ex-engineer breaks silence on Red Bull developing car only for Max Verstappen

Former Red Bull performance engineer Blake Hinsey has rejected any suggestion that the Milton Keynes-based team have been developing the car around reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, following further accusations of the team showing favouritism towards the Dutchman. Since Verstappen made the move from Toro Rosso (known now as AlphaTauri) to Red Bull at the

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Fernando Alonso apologised to Aston Martin over comical mistake

Two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso revealed after the Miami Grand Prix that he apologised to Aston Martin during the race, after he made a comical error over the team radio. Sunday was another exceptional day for the 41-year-old, who claimed the final step on the podium for the fourth time this season. Whilst finishing in

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FIA scolds Sergio Perez for conduct at Miami GP

Sergio Perez could be facing “undesirable consequences” after his behaviour during the Grand Prix weekend in Miami. While the Mexican topped the timesheet in qualifying, securing pole position, he was unable to convert that to victory, having to settle for P2 behind his teammate Max Verstappen. However, it was Perez’s behaviour outside of the car

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Jenson Button on ‘loyal’ Lewis Hamilton joining Max Verstappen at Red Bull

2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button is certain that former McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton isn’t “going to retire” from Formula 1 at the end of 2023, even if Mercedes remain uncompetitive. The seven-time World Champion has just over six months remaining on his current deal with the Silver Arrows, with an extension yet to

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Christian Horner breaks silence on Max Verstappen breaching contract to retire

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted that reigning World Champion Max Verstappen retiring from Formula 1 isn’t “an imminent risk”, due to the Dutchman still having several years on his contract. Despite being the highest-paid driver on the grid, Verstappen has threatened to quit F1 several times in recent months, with the 25-year-old

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