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Charles Leclerc copies Lewis Hamilton ahead of Azerbaijan GP

Ahead of this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has released his debut single, titled ‘AUS23 (1:1)’. The song title is perhaps a reference to his recent trip to Australia for the Australian Grand Prix, a trip which saw him retire on the opening lap at the Albert Park Circuit. Whilst things might

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Charles Leclerc handed good news as FIA announces rule change

After an agreement was reached by Formula 1 and the FIA, it has been announced that each driver will have an additional number of power unit elements for the remainder of the 2023 season. The initial power unit regulations saw each driver allowed to use up to three internal combustion engines, MGU-Ks, MGU-Hs, and three

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Mercedes have ‘plenty of firepower’ as they confirm Azerbaijan GP upgrades

Mercedes’ returning technical officer James Allison has confirmed that the Silver Arrows will have upgrades for this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a circuit which left the team with nightmares 12 months ago. Whilst Mercedes claimed a podium at the Baku City Circuit last season, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton suffered from extreme porpoising, leaving Hamilton

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Carlos Sainz says he’s angry after journalist ‘invents rumours’

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz is angry about claims he could abandon the Italian squad, as he remains committed to the team that delivered his first Grand Prix victory. Audi is due to enter Formula 1 in 2026, as the German manufacturer takes over Alfa Romeo’s team when the sport enters its new era of engine regulations.

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George Russell pretended to be on the phone while meeting Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt might have developed a friendship with Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton but the film star’s recent appearance in the team’s garage left the former world champion’s teammate feeling starstruck. Pitt was spotted alongside the Silver Arrows team at the 2022 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, with George Russell recently revealing his encounter

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Nikita Mazepin sues Canada

Former Haas driver Nikita Mazepin has filed a lawsuit against the Canadian government, as he seeks a return to Formula 1 next year. Mazepin was swiftly dismissed from Haas, as the team cut ties with the driver and his father’s company’s Uralkali, which had sponsored the outfit. The move came immediately in the wake of

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Italian media putting Ferrari under ‘huge pressure’

Ferrari is seen as Italy’s national team, with the Constructor facing day-to-day pressure on and off-track, as its success or failures are dissected in the national media. On a daily basis, there are newspaper headlines about Ferrari’s performance, putting the team under the microscope, adding to the need for the team principal and drivers to

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Ex-Red Bull driver publicly criticises Daniel Ricciardo’s personality

Ex-Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat has admitted that he found former team-mate Daniel Ricciardo’s personality a “bit too much”, but that himself and the Australian “got along well” when racing for the Austrians. Kvyat spent just over a season racing for Red Bull alongside Ricciardo, with the Russian driver having been promoted from Toro Rosso

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Daniel Ricciardo breaks silence on being scared as 2024 options look slim

Red Bull development driver Daniel Ricciardo isn’t afraid of a potential lack of seats on the grid for 2024, with the 33-year-old still targeting a return to Formula 1 next season. Ricciardo opted to take a season away from the sport after spending two years underperforming at McLaren, which resulted in his 2023 deal with

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