Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has opened up about his interaction with Lewis Hamilton upon discovering the latter’s unexpected decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari in the upcoming 2024 season. Speaking to Fox Sports Australia, Wolff shared the moment Hamilton broke the news, prompting him to question the timing of the announcement, especially considering Hamilton’s
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In a recent episode of the Formula For Success podcast, ex-F1 team manager Jordan hinted that Lance Stroll’s tenure might be in jeopardy, despite his father Lawrence owning the team. Stroll has found it difficult to keep pace with teammate Fernando Alonso, a two-time world champion, who secured 206 of the team’s 280 points last
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Toto Wolff, the head of Mercedes’ Formula 1 team, has openly declared Max Verstappen as his top choice to fill the vacancy left by Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025. However, Wolff also mentioned having other candidates in mind for this pivotal role within the team. Mercedes is eyeing an opportunity to recruit Verstappen
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Gianpiero Lambiase, the esteemed race engineer for Max Verstappen at Red Bull, has made a profound statement hinting at his possible departure from the team should Verstappen decide to leave. Lambiase has been an integral part of Verstappen’s racing journey since the Dutch driver joined Red Bull as a teenager in 2016, taking over the
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Sky Sports F1 expert Martin Brundle has shed light on the indicators that will suggest when Max Verstappen might consider retirement from Formula 1. Verstappen himself has hinted at the possibility of retiring earlier than some might anticipate, expressing no desire to mirror Lewis Hamilton’s longevity in the sport, which has seen him compete at
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Max Verstappen’s dominance in Formula 1 may not ensure his future with Red Bull Racing, as rumors swirl about his potential move to a rival team by 2025. Despite a record nine consecutive wins, Verstappen’s campaign hit a snag with an early retirement at the Australian Grand Prix. F1 Insider has highlighted that team dynamics
MoreDuring the Australian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen encountered a significant setback when a brake fire forced him to retire early from the race. This marked his first Did Not Finish (DNF) since the Melbourne race in 2022, ending a remarkable streak of reliability and success. Verstappen, visibly frustrated, was captured in a heated exchange with
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Daniel Ricciardo is facing a crucial point in his Formula 1 career, with only two races left to prove his worth to Red Bull or risk being replaced by up-and-comer Liam Lawson for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. The New Zealand Herald reports that Red Bull’s Helmut Marko has given Ricciardo a stark ultimatum following
MoreMcLaren’s Oscar Piastri has recently shared his views on the collisions with Lewis Hamilton from the previous season, suggesting that the responsibility for these incidents lies with the Mercedes champion. Despite this, Piastri praised Hamilton for his sportsmanship post-collisions. The comments came during an episode of F1’s Beyond the Grid podcast, where Piastri expressed uncertainty
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At the Australian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen faced disappointment as his race ended prematurely due to technical issues. Initially leading from pole position, his chances of winning his 10th consecutive F1 race were dashed as his car began to emit smoke shortly after the race began, allowing Carlos Sainz to overtake him easily. The situation
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