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Helmut Marko spreading rumour about Mercedes

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has been told by “sources” that all might not be well at Mercedes, with the Austrian being under the impression that the Germans mood is “tense”. The winter has been a challenging one for the Silver Arrows, who’ve worked relentlessly to ensure the upcoming season isn’t a repeat of

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Lewis Hamilton gives confused reply about Max Verstappen tensions

The 2021 season saw fans treated to one of the most intense battles for the drivers’ championship in recent history, with Max Verstappen narrowly beating Lewis Hamilton to the title. The pair came together on numerous occasions over the course of the season, with high-profile crashes in Silverstone, Monza and Saudi Arabia contributing to a

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FIA president reminds Formula 1 they are ‘only renting’

Tensions between Formula 1 and the FIA continue to escalate following comments made by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, where he shared his ‘caution’ over a $20 billion bid from Saudi Arabia. Ben Sulayem’s comments have infuriated Formula 1 bosses and owners Liberty Media, who bought the sport in 2017 for $4.6 billion. It was

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Toto Wolff reacts to Lewis Hamilton ‘begging’ for new deal

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has denied that Lewis Hamilton is ‘begging’ for a new contract with the Silver Arrows, with the Austrian insisting that the seven-time World Champion “will always have a seat with us”. It had been expected that a new deal would be signed between Hamilton and Mercedes before the start of the

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Lando Norris says he ‘deserves’ better than McLaren battle

Lando Norris believes he ‘deserves’ to be amongst the frontrunners fighting for victories, with the McLaren star having claimed that he can “do the same” as the likes of George Russell and Charles Leclerc. Since breaking onto the Formula 1 scene in 2019, Norris has been a consistent points finisher and more often than not ‘best of

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Alfa Romeo announce replacement for Frederic Vasseur

Things are beginning to fall into place for Alfa Romeo since the departure of Frederic Vasseur, who was both team principal of the side and also CEO of the Sauber Group. Following the Frenchman’s switch to Ferrari to replace Mattia Binotto, it was quickly announced in December that former McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl would

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Sky Sports F1 announce major changes ahead of 2023 season

It was surprisingly revealed on Wednesday that ex-F1 drivers Johnny Herbert and Paul di Resta will not be part of the Sky Sports F1 presenting team in 2023, with the British duo having been axed by the broadcaster ahead of the new season. The axing of Herbert in particular has come as a shock to

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Alex Albon opens up on F1 career almost ending

Alex Albon has admitted that signing his long-term contract with Williams was “one of the best feelings”, with the Thai driver’s Formula 1 career having looked to be potentially over after he was dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2020. Albon’s Formula 1 career has been an “up-and-down rollercoaster”, with the Thai driver

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FIA president issues unusual warning after Saudi interest in buying F1 emerges

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is “cautious” about a reported $20 billion offer from Saudi Arabia to buy Formula 1, with Bloomberg having reported that an attempt to buy the sport from Liberty Media was made last year. According to Bloomberg, the offer was rejected by the current owners of Formula 1, who bought the sport themselves in

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