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Esteban Ocon opens up on Alpine pressure as he comments on new management

Esteban Ocon’s story in Formula 1 has been far from straightforward for the Frenchman, having been dropped from the sport at the end of 2018 only to return years later. The 26-year-old was involved in a relatively toxic relationship with his Force India teammate Sergio Perez during his two years with the team and when

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‘I’m being asked every day’: Lewis Hamilton reveals ongoing struggle

The influence that Formula 1 drivers can have should not be underestimated, with millions of fans all around the world watching their every move on social media. Lewis Hamilton’s 31 million Instagram followers are often subjected to a number of political campaigns that the seven-time world champion shares to his page in an attempt to

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Adrian Newey admits he almost joined Ferrari amid Red Bull issues

Adrian Newey has revealed why he nearly joined Ferrari and what ultimately kept him at Red Bull, after having become “pretty disillusioned” with the Austrians’ situation in the opening years of the hybrid era. Whilst the energy drink-owned side dominated 2022 and claimed their first Constructors’ Championship since 2013, the hybrid era as a whole

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Ex-Red Bull engineer says poaching staff will help Aston Martin

Aston Martin are certainly hoping for a big 2023, with the Silverstone-based outfit pulling out all the stops to try and move closer to the front of the field. Since Lawrence Stroll bought Force India, Aston Martin have been a comfortable midfield side, who have enjoyed one podium since being rebranded from Racing Point at

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Christian Horner’s unusual Christmas tradition picked up by fans

Drivers and staff in Formula 1 are entitled to enjoy the winter break however they see fit. George Russell has decided to head home to spend Christmas in England with his family and girlfriend, while the man he replaced at Mercedes Valtteri Bottas has elected to chase the sun in Australia, the birthplace of his

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Ferrari CEO to play major role in running F1 team after Mattia Binotto sacking

It appears that another face might be seen in the Ferrari garage more often in 2023, with Motorsport.com’s Italian branch reporting that Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna is wanting to work in an ‘active role’ alongside new team principal Frederic Vasseur. During Mattia Binotto’s four-year tenure, neither Vigna nor Ferrari chairman John Elkann were seen in an ‘active’

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Christian Horner admits FIA surprise after Max Verstappen success

Success appears to have come at a price for Red Bull, with the Austrians having been forced to pay an extraordinary amount following their domination of both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships. Red Bull’s first crown since 2013 came in superior fashion, with the Milton Keynes-based outfit having accumulated 759 points in 2022. This is

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Guenther Steiner reacts to Mick Schumacher claim about Haas sacking

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has agreed with Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher, who stated that young drivers nowadays aren’t given enough time to develop in Formula 1. Mercedes’ newest signing made the comment following his disappointing departure from Haas, after an eventful two-year spell was brought to an end. The American side opted not

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