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Toto Wolff demands FIA clarification

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has called upon the FIA to explain in more detail when each flag will be used, after teams “didn’t see” the three red flags at the Australian Grand Prix coming. Sunday’s race at the Albert Park Circuit was certainly a crazy one, with three red flags and three standing starts

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Max Verstappen drops another retirement hint in warning to Formula 1

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen has hinted once again that he could retire from Formula 1 at the end of 2028, with the Dutchman being concerned that the sport is making too many changes to its format. Despite being just 25 years old, Verstappen is very much one of the more traditional F1 drivers, with

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FIA criticised for not banning Pierre Gasly from Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Pierre Gasly was both the luckiest and the unluckiest driver at the Australian Grand Prix, after the Frenchman lost a potential fifth-place finish but avoided a race ban for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Up until the penultimate lap at the Albert Park Circuit, Gasly had been enjoying an exceptional race, with the Alpine driver having

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Revealed: Unheard Lewis Hamilton radio message amid ‘unacceptable situation’

Australian Grand Prix organisers have been referred to the World Motor Sport Council by the race stewards from Sunday’s race at the Albert Park Circuit, after an “unacceptable situation” unfolded in the closing laps of the race. Australian GP organisers are set to find themselves in an incredible amount of trouble, after fans managed to

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Fernando Alonso fumes at FIA over ‘stupid’ call

Fernando Alonso admitted that himself and Aston Martin “got lucky” at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, with the Spaniard having initially been left furious with the FIA. Alonso’s sensational start to the 2023 F1 season continued at the Albert Park Circuit, a venue he claimed victory at in 2006. The 41-year-old achieved yet another

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‘It is forbidden’: Formula 1’s race director announces new rule

Ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, it has been revealed by Motorsport.com that the FIA have clamped down on pitwall fence celebrations, which have typically been seen throughout Formula 1’s history. It’s a common theme nowadays to see a team waving their fists in jubilation whilst their driver crosses the finish line to claim

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Formula 1 ‘rubbing its hands’ as Pirelli faces competition

It has been reported by Auto Motor und Sport (AMuS) that Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli might face some competition in remaining as Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier, following reports that Japanese manufacturer Bridgestone are considering a return. Pirelli replaced Bridgestone at the start of the 2011 season and have remained as the sport’s sole tyre

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Toto Wolff breaks silence on rumoured W14 upgrades

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed there will be no major upgrades brought to their 2023 title challenger before May’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, despite previous suggestions that a shakeup with the car was expected. Following on from a disappointing 2022 that saw the team fall off from the top of the mountain amid a

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