The Formula 1 silly season is gearing up with contract announcements emerging during the first eight races of the year. The latest confirmed news is Alex Albon’s extended deal with Williams, filling half of the 2025 grid seats. Journalist Nate Saunders, speaking on the Unlapped Podcast, suggests another decision has been made that will affect
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George Russell was outpaced by Kimi Antonelli in a private test, according to reports from Italy. The 17-year-old rising star is set to join Mercedes in 2025 as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement, with Toto Wolff’s hopes of signing Max Verstappen no longer viable. Antonelli has been seen as a potential candidate for Mercedes since Hamilton’s move
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Sergio Perez faced further embarrassment after photos surfaced of Monaco Grand Prix marshals posing with the wreckage of his RB20. Perez was involved in a severe crash with Haas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg on the opening lap. Perez’s weekend in Monaco was a disaster. The 34-year-old, who won there in 2022, faced yet
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After eight race weekends in the 2024 Formula 1 season, Carlos Sainz remains without a race seat for next season, despite being one of just four Grand Prix winners this year. Lewis Hamilton is eager to start at Ferrari, given the current challenges faced by Mercedes. According to a report from Motorsport.com, Carlos Sainz’s options
MoreThe reigning champion ended up in P6 after hitting the wall at Sainte-Devote during his final qualifying run. The Dutch driver struggled to match the pace of Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri, who were vying for pole position. As Verstappen pushed hard into Turn One, his car struck the barriers, forcing him to abandon his
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Christian Horner maintains that no-one at Red Bull is panicking, despite acknowledging that they are now feeling the pressure from their F1 rivals. Max Verstappen, who has dominated for over two years, is now facing stiff competition from teams like Ferrari and McLaren. Charles Leclerc’s victory in Monaco on Sunday marked Verstappen’s second non-win in
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Qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix seemed promising for Haas as both drivers made it into Q2. Unfortunately, post-session, both Haas cars were disqualified, relegating them to the back row for Sunday’s race. Former team principal Guenther Steiner addressed Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg on Instagram after the disqualification news broke, confirming they would start
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George Russell inadvertently revealed Charles Leclerc’s status as a Harry Potter superfan just before the Monaco Grand Prix. During a media event with F1 stars including Leclerc and Max Verstappen, Russell shared a 12-year-old video from his go-karting days with Leclerc. Russell explained, somewhat embarrassed, that the video was from when he and Leclerc were
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Toto Wolff believes Mercedes will need assistance from the three teams ahead of them to contend for the podium in Monaco this weekend. After the first seven rounds of the season, the Silver Arrows sit fourth in the constructors’ championship. Last weekend’s result at Imola confirmed their current performance level relative to their rivals. Lewis
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Sebastian Vettel has not definitively ruled out a return to Formula 1. The four-time world champion retired at the end of 2022, but rumors of a comeback have persisted in recent months. Vettel began his career with Toro Rosso in 2008 before moving to Red Bull, where he became the third driver in F1 history
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