Aston Martin driver, Sebastian Vettel, has conceded that, while the cost cap was designed to stop the big teams overspending, it is also preventing the smaller teams from cutting the deficit. New technical regulations were brought in at the start of the season, and it covers work done to the chassis, but not to the
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Former Formula 1 driver, Nikita Mazepin, has criticised Haas team principal, Guenther Steiner, for the way he handled the Russian’s departure from the team this year. The now 23-year-old signed with Haas at the beginning of last year, partnering fellow rookie, Mick Schumacher, who comfortably out-performed him. There were glimpses of pace from the young
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Carlos Sainz has spoken out on what he wants from Ferrari next year, as the disappointing 2022 season draws ever closer to an end. Ferrari have undoubtedly had one of if not the strongest car this season; however, they have failed to utilise the F1-75 on a number of occasions. It became evident very early in the season that
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has appeared to have a change of heart on the 11th team saga, after admitting he is happy to “share the cake if the cake is bigger”. The vocal Austrian has previously been very much against a new team joining the championship, amid concerns that the current 10 teams would therefore
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McLaren have endured a very mixed 2022 season, where they’ve had to deal with legal issues off the circuit which have somewhat affected their on-track performance. The Woking-based team’s 2022 challenger is not capable of fighting with the frontrunning teams, unlike in recent seasons; however, it is capable of battling Alpine for an all-important fourth place
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was left disappointed after hearing the news that Red Bull won’t be partnering with Porsche from 2026, after the 50-year-old was excited to take on another German manufacturer. With new engine regulations set to be introduced in 2026, the Volkswagen Group had announced that both Audi and Porsche would enter
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McLaren technical director, James Key, has conceded that he did not think the 2022 cars would evolve as quickly as they have done. The new technical regulations this year are the biggest change Formula 1 has seen in 40 years, and the reintroduction of ground effect aerodynamics was bound to throw the cat amongst the
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Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has admitted that his team were underprepared for the issues they encountered with the W13 this year. The Silver Arrows came off an enthralling title battle with Red Bull last year hoping to win a ninth straight Constructors’ Championship, while Sir Lewis Hamilton was aiming to reclaim the drivers’ title
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Kevin Magnussen has enjoyed a solid comeback season in Formula 1 with Haas, following his one-year hiatus spent in the IMSA. The Danish driver was, of course, re-signed by the American team very close to the start of the 2022 season, due to the departure of Nikita Mazepin. Magnussen has done well to not only get
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Ex-F1 driver Damon Hill remains somewhat adamant that Mercedes will end the season having won at least one race, something they only have six races left to achieve. It’s been a disappointing year for the Silver Arrows, who have clearly failed to build the best car for the new aerodynamic regulations, with the German’s currently third in
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