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Toto Wolff, the influential figure within the Mercedes Formula 1 team, has recently provided a reassuring update regarding Jerome D’Ambrosio’s career trajectory, emphasizing that “all is good” and highlighting that D’Ambrosio has yet to finalize his plans for the future. Amidst swirling rumors, there has been significant speculation regarding D’Ambrosio’s potential departure from Mercedes, with

Fred Vasseur has dismissed speculation that Oliver Bearman is being groomed as Lewis Hamilton’s successor at Ferrari. With Hamilton’s recent signing for a multi-year stint with the team, focus has already begun to shift towards who might fill his shoes upon retirement. Yet, Hamilton has not even debuted with Ferrari, highlighting the prematurity of such

A complaint has been lodged against Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, by a female employee who previously accused him of inappropriate behavior. This action has been taken with the FIA’s ethics committee, sparking further controversy within the Formula 1 team. Despite an internal investigation by Red Bull, which concluded with Horner

Ferrari’s President John Elkann views Lewis Hamilton’s decision to join the team as a significant endorsement of Ferrari’s potential to challenge Red Bull’s current supremacy in Formula One. Hamilton, after spending 12 seasons with Mercedes and achieving six of his seven world championships there, is set to move to Scuderia Ferrari next year. This move

During the climactic final lap of the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, George Russell, driving for Mercedes, experienced a moment of concern, believing he might have a puncture in his front right tyre. Despite finishing sixth, ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton, Russell’s fear was communicated to his team, prompting a quick investigation. Mercedes trackside

Rob Smedley, a former Ferrari engineer, has expressed his belief in Lewis Hamilton’s potential to help Ferrari challenge Red Bull’s recent dominance in Formula 1. With Red Bull securing nearly all race victories under the current regulations, Ferrari stands as the only team to have broken their winning streak in 2023. As Ferrari shows signs

In a challenging season for Ricciardo and Tsunoda, advisor Marko finds a silver lining in Tsunoda’s qualifying prowess, as detailed in his Speed Week column. Despite neither scoring points yet, Marko’s optimism leans towards Tsunoda’s potential, emphasizing the high stakes for both drivers. He notes Tsunoda’s commendable qualifying performance, hinting at an urgent need for

Federica Masolin, a former presenter for Sky F1 in Italy, has shared her personal turmoil in the wake of a sexism controversy involving her colleagues, Davide Valsecchi and Matteo Bobbi, in 2023. The incident led to their suspension after they made derogatory comments during the Spanish Grand Prix broadcast, but both returned to their roles

Bernie Ecclestone, the former Formula 1 supremo, revealed his perspective on a significant controversy from the 2008 F1 season, known as the ‘Crashgate’ scandal. Ecclestone disclosed that he had been aware of the details surrounding the incident at the Singapore Grand Prix, where Renault’s Nelson Piquet Jr was instructed to crash deliberately to aid Fernando

Dr. Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, has openly discussed his contemplation of leaving the team amidst the turmoil surrounding team principal Christian Horner’s conduct towards a female colleague. The 80-year-old Austrian refuted rumors over the weekend that he might be suspended, following allegations that he leaked information from the internal investigation. This controversy is