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Lewis Hamilton almost forced to miss 2022 Dutch Grand Prix due to 45G shunt

It’s been revealed that the aftermath of Sir Lewis Hamilton’s collision with Fernando Alonso on the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix measured a jaw-dropping 45G, leaving no surprise as to why the seven-time World Champion was afraid of breaking his back. Both Hamilton and Alonso made excellent starts at Spa-Francorchamps, with the former team-mates running second

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Toto Wolff reveals key decision Mercedes must imminently make

2022 has been by far the Mercedes F1 Team’s worst in the hybrid era, with the Silver Arrows eight-year run of winning the Constructors’ Championship all but certain to come to an end. The year has been Mercedes’ worst nightmare, with the side having been playing catch-up to Red Bull Racing and Ferrari all season so far.

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Breaking: CRB rules Oscar Piastri can join McLaren in 2023

The contract recognition board (CRB) has ruled that Oscar Piastri can join McLaren next season after Alpine’s protestations. Sebastian Vettel sent the driver market into a frenzy ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix when he announced his retirement at the end of the season. Alpine’s Fernando Alonso had been negotiating with the team over a

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Alpine blamed for not honouring ‘promise’ made to Oscar Piastri

Oscar Piastri’s situation with the Alpine F1 Team looks set to reach an end, with the FIA’s contract recognition board having started its hearing on Monday regarding the Australian’s status as either an Alpine driver or a McLaren driver. The situation arose after Piastri refused to drive for Alpine in 2023, to replace Fernando Alonso, despite the team deeming

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