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Aston Martin claim they’ve discovered ‘small loopholes’ for 2023 car

Aston Martin deputy technical director Eric Blandin has revealed that the Silverstone-based team have discovered some “small loopholes” in the regulations for their 2023 challenger. The AMR23 has supposedly had some “clever innovations” implemented into it, something Blandin hails as the “icing on the cake”. Aston Martin are set for a potentially huge year, with

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Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon spotted together despite prior tensions

Alpine team-mates Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly were spotted enjoying themselves in courtside seats at the recent NBA match played in Paris, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc having joined the French duo. Many were shocked to see the two Alpine drivers socialising together, given that they are supposedly rivals. Their relationship has been labelled as a

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Nyck de Vries embroiled in legal battle over loan repayment

Nyck de Vries has endured a busy start to his first season as a full-time Formula 1 driver, with the Dutchman currently at the centre of a legal dispute with real estate mogul Jeroen Schothorst. According to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, AlphaTauri’s new driver borrowed money from Schothorst to compete in Formula 2, a championship he won

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Guenther Steiner breaks silence on Mick Schumacher joining Mercedes

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has reacted to Mick Schumacher’s move to Mercedes for 2023, with the German driver having been axed by the Americans following the conclusion of the 2022 season. Steiner opted to go for experience over youth for the upcoming season, with Schumacher having made too many mistakes during his sophomore year.

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Ferrari reach FIA agreement after Red Bull dispute

The major regulation changes that came into effect at the start of last season are just the beginning of a major rule revamp in Formula 1. In 2026, the engine regulations will change, forcing teams to go back to the drawing board and try to create the most competitive power unit they possibly can under

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Ferrari to shave over a second per lap with 2023 car

According to speculation coming directly out of Italy, Ferrari are set to come out firing in 2023, with a car that is set to be “at least” one second faster than it was last season. Italy’s Formu1a.uno are reporting that Ferrari have made huge gains with their 2023 challenger, with sources within the team having

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David Coulthard disagrees with Max Verstappen criticism

Ex-Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has praised Netflix’s “edited version of reality” in Formula 1-themed docuseries ‘Drive to Survive’, despite some of the drivers having been left unhappy by false storylines. A number of drivers, most notably Max Verstappen, have previously hit out at Netflix for editing what is meant to be a real-life depiction

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Sergio Perez’s ex-manager emphasises Max Verstappen danger

Sergio Pérez’s ex-manager Adrian Fernandez has admitted that the Mexican driver needs to “take a big step” in 2023 to try and get close to Max Verstappen, with the Dutchman being a “problem” for his former client. Last season was an incredibly mixed one for Checo, with the Mexican driver having started the campaign as

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Lewis Hamilton should have ‘kicked off’ and appealed ‘robbery’

Ex-Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has hailed seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton as “fantastic”, after being asked to give his opinion on how the British driver dealt with the controversy that followed the 2021 season finale. The Mercedes driver, of course, lost the 2021 title on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,

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