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FIA could punish drivers with penalty laps and fines for violating new rule

With the 2023 season just a couple of weeks away, the FIA have revealed more details on their ban of “political, religious and/or personal statements”, following immense criticism from the vast majority of the drivers. During the launch season a general theme has been the drivers revealing their shock at the governing body attempting to take away their freedom

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Ex-F1 champion admits Lando Norris shock

2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button has questioned if Lando Norris made the right choice by signing a long-term deal with McLaren at the start of last season, given that the Woking-based outfit can’t offer him a “winning car”. Norris signed a lucrative contract early in 2022 to keep him at McLaren until the

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Charles Leclerc opens up on trauma he suffered in 2017

With the start of the 2023 season only weeks away, Charles Leclerc will be looking to win his first Formula 1 championship with Ferrari, having looked like the early favourite last season. Ferrari came flying out of the blocks with a one-two finish at the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix but strategic errors and an unreliable

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Alpine admit Pierre Gasly ‘influence’ after Red Bull exit

When it was announced that Alpine had managed to pry Pierre Gasly away from AlphaTauri and the Red Bull system, the future instantly became phenomenally exciting for the team. Gasly is a driver who has the perfect blend of experience with top team such as Red Bull and potential to grow at only the age

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Otmar Szafnauer vows to make Oscar Piastri regret humiliating Alpine

Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer is keen for Alpine to “prove” that new McLaren driver Oscar Piastri “made the wrong choice” by ditching the Enstone-based team for the seat in Woking, in what was a key story of the 2022 season. After winning the 2021 Formula 2 World Championship, Piastri found himself filling the role

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Charles Leclerc gives update on Ferrari contract negotiations

Ferrari star Charles Leclerc has revealed that himself and the Italians aren’t currently in discussion yet over a new deal for the Monegasque driver, despite the fact his contract ends at the end of next year. A remarkable number of drivers all have their contracts end at the conclusion of the 2024 season, including, Leclerc,

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