Mercedes has officially launched its latest Formula 1 car, the W16, as the team looks to bounce back in 2025 following an underwhelming 2024 season. The unveiling marks a significant turning point for the Silver Arrows, as they prepare for their first season in over a decade without Lewis Hamilton, who has made the switch
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In a significant development ahead of the 2025 Formula One season, Carlos Sainz Jr. has been appointed as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), succeeding the retired four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel. This move underscores Sainz’s commitment to the sport and his peers, as he steps into a leadership role within the
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Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari has sparked widespread debate, with former F1 driver and commentator Martin Brundle believing the seven-time World Champion will be “faster” in 2025, driven by the desire to prove his decision right. Hamilton’s illustrious career has seen him race for just two teams before making this bold switch. He began his
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The O2 Arena in London played host to the F175 launch event, where Red Bull figures Max Verstappen and Christian Horner received a frosty welcome from sections of the predominantly British crowd. While Verstappen’s on-screen appearance was met with a mix of cheers and jeers, Horner faced a more hostile reception when he took the
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Former F1 race director Michael Masi would have been “fearing for his life” if Max Verstappen had lost the controversial 2021 world championship, according to Mercedes driver George Russell. The climax of the 2021 season saw Verstappen claim his first title in highly contentious circumstances. Lewis Hamilton had dominated the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and
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Lando Norris believes the 2025 Formula 1 season won’t be limited to the usual top four teams winning races, expecting even more competition and unpredictability. While it may not match the record 11 different winners from 1982, McLaren boss Zak Brown anticipates an “epic” campaign with multiple teams reaching the top step of the podium.
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Ferrari utilized one of their two allocated filming days on Wednesday, as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc took the SF-25 for a 200-kilometre test at Fiorano. The session marked Hamilton’s first drive in his new team’s machine, generating significant anticipation ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Hamilton’s Confidence in Ferrari’s Championship Potential Ferrari’s last
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Lewis Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari is one of the most significant moves in F1 history, and Gerhard Berger believes a title win with the Scuderia would be an unmatched marketing triumph. Hamilton left Mercedes after 12 seasons, seeking to break Michael Schumacher’s record with an eighth World Championship. The union of the sport’s most successful
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As Ferrari enters a new era with Lewis Hamilton joining Charles Leclerc, former F1 driver Roberto Merhi believes Leclerc is more likely to lead the team’s title charge. Hamilton’s high-profile switch from Mercedes to Ferrari has dominated headlines, with many predicting another showdown with Verstappen. Some, like Tom Coronel, even foresee a dramatic 2021-style championship
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Lewis Hamilton may have one less challenge in his bid for an eighth World Championship, as Juan Pablo Montoya suggests Max Verstappen won’t be a major obstacle this season. The former F1 driver believes Red Bull is unlikely to dominate following design concerns raised by Adrian Newey. Red Bull’s longtime design mastermind, Newey, is set
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