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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There was much excitement around the possible return of the South African Grand Prix next year, but those have been curtailed in light of the announcement of the 2023 calendar. For the first time in Formula 1’s history, there will be 24 races on the calendar next year, nine of which will be in continental
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Charles Leclerc faced a tough question from a fan at an event involving him and Ferrari team-mate, Carlos Sainz. The Monegasque started his career in 2018 with Sauber, and his performances were so impressive, that he was promoted to Ferrari for the 2019 campaign, replacing Kimi Raikkonen, who went the other way. Leclerc has since
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Ferrari team principal, Mattia Binotto, has conceded that he is not entirely sure what Red Bull have been doing to improve their performance, or save weight. The cars are heavier than ever this year, with the minimum weight set at 798kg due to the reintroduced ground effect aerodynamics under the new technical regulations. The Italian
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Formula 1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali, has reinforced his opinion that additional teams in the pinnacle of motorsport is not considered a necessity. Former F1 driver and IndyCar champion, Michael Andretti, has been trying to enter a team for the 2024 season, but the son of 1978 champion, Mario, has had the door closed in his
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Nyck de Vries, Jack Doohan and Antonio Giovinazzi are all being given tests by Alpine as the French side aim to find a team-mate for Esteban Ocon next year. Alpine started the season with Ocon and Fernando Alonso as their main drivers, and Oscar Piastri as a reserve, but the Spaniard was out of contract
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