George Russell has expressed confidence in the Mercedes W15, describing it as a significant improvement over its predecessors and a true “race car” that allows for more aggressive aerodynamic setups. Reflecting on the struggles of the past two years, Russell highlighted that the team faced challenges with the W13 and W14 models, particularly their ‘zero
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The International Automobile Federation (FIA), Formula One’s regulatory authority, has acknowledged the presence of a report concerning potential misconduct by certain members of its leadership, including its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The focus is on accusations that Ben Sulayem may have interfered with the results of the previous year’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and attempted
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Helmut Marko, a senior advisor at Red Bull, recently engaged in discussions with Yuki Tsunoda regarding the Bahrain Grand Prix team orders incident, where Tsunoda was instructed to let his teammate Daniel Ricciardo pass. This conversation turned into a support session for Tsunoda, reflecting on the events of the F1 2024 season opener. During the
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Ferrari is set to disrupt traditional Formula 1 team strategies by not designating a clear ‘number 1’ driver for the 2025 season, despite the arrival of racing superstar Lewis Hamilton to partner with Charles Leclerc. This unconventional move has caught the attention of racing icon Alain Prost, who expressed his reservations during a discussion on
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The FIA has expressed significant concern over the emergence of allegations in the media, which they describe as involving incorrect information. These allegations, reported to concern FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, surfaced following the Bahrain Grand Prix that marked the beginning of the F1 2024 season. According to the BBC, two complaints were submitted to
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the FIA president, is currently under scrutiny following a series of allegations that have surfaced, raising questions about his actions and decisions. The controversy began with accusations on Monday suggesting that Ben Sulayem attempted to influence the outcome of an F1 race. The situation escalated when a report emerged on Tuesday, accusing
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Carlos Sainz is cautiously optimistic about Ferrari’s chances at the upcoming F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, despite acknowledging the potential challenge from McLaren. Following a successful start to his final season with Ferrari, finishing third at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sainz and his team are considered the second-fastest squad as they head into the Jeddah
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Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ team principal, provided a candid analysis of the team’s performance at the Bahrain Grand Prix, marking the beginning of the season. Despite high hopes fueled by positive feedback from Lewis Hamilton and George Russell about the W15 during pre-season testing, and a promising start in Thursday’s practice, the team struggled during the
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Amidst the whirlwind of controversy surrounding Red Bull, team principal Christian Horner engaged in crucial discussions with Max Verstappen’s manager, Raymond Vermeulen, aiming to smooth over any existing off-track discord before the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. This meeting, reported by the Press Association, unfolded in Dubai without the attendance of either Max or Jos
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The International Automobile Federation (FIA) president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, is reportedly being scrutinized for potentially influencing the outcome of a Formula One event. This information comes from a BBC article, which states that the motorsport’s compliance officer, Paolo Basarri, has presented findings to the ethics committee, suggesting Ben Sulayem attempted to reverse a penalty issued
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