Ex-Formula 1 driver Christian Danner believes Sergio Perez “doesn’t stand a chance” at beating team-mate Max Verstappen to the 2023 F1 title, despite the Mexican having started the season excellently. The former Zakspeed driver is certain that the reigning World Champion is simply “just very smart” and able to adapt to any situation, whether that
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Max Verstappen had a tricky series of incidents during the practice sessions around the Albert Park Circuit, as he was penalised by the stewards and had a risky spin on track. While Formula 1 drivers normally strive for speed, Verstappen, who has shown a dominant pace over his rivals, suffered the wrath of sporting officials
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Michael Masi has returned to the Formula One paddock for the first time since he left the FIA in the wake of the outcome of the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In an incident that the FIA ultimately blamed on “human error,” then-Formula 1 race director Masi didn’t follow the regulations, allowing only the
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TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has blasted Red Bull and Aston Martin for turning Formula One into a “boring” sport. While in a different order, Saudi Arabia saw a repeat of Bahrain, with Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso on the podium. Holding a commanding pace over the rest of the pack, Red Bull secured
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Two-time World Champion Max Verstappen conceded to having struggled to get to grips with his RB-19 in the first two practice sessions ahead of the 2023 Australian Grand Prix. Verstappen finished fastest in a heavily disturbed FP1 which was eventually red-flagged due to GPS issues for every team, but failed to pick up the pace
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McLaren have signed 15 employees from top teams across the grid, including Aston Martin, Ferrari and Red Bull, as the team embarks on an aggressive hiring spree in the hope of solving its current woes. The Papaya team is in the midst of a radical restructuring in the hope of breathing new life into their
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Double World Champion Fernando Alonso is certainly not afraid of causing drama, with the Spaniard having taken another shot at his former team Alpine. The Spaniard, of course, left Alpine at the end of last season in order to move to Aston Martin, after the Silverstone-based side offered him a longer contract. It’s a move
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As the Australian Grand Prix kicks off on Sunday, a familiar face will be absent from the grid, as Daniel Ricciardo doesn’t line up with his fellow drivers for the first time since 2012. Having been dropped by McLaren in a shake-up at the team, Ricciardo failed to find a seat on the grid, settling
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Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has revealed that retired four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel was not asked by the Silverstone-based team if he’d return to the sport to replace Lance Stroll in Bahrain, after the Canadian was initially a doubt for the season-opener. Stroll’s participation at the Bahrain International Circuit was a huge unknown
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Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he “feels sorry” for ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle, who carries out a grid walk prior to every race for Sky Sports F1, where he attempts to interview various drivers and celebrities. Clarkson is a notable figure in British media and is a well-known Formula 1 fan,
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