George Russell was slapped with two penalty points by the FIA following Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, with the Briton having been judged to have re-joined the circuit unsafely. The Briton can have no argument with the penalty given that he collided with Sergio Perez whilst attempting to get back into the race, following a spin
MoreEx-Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle jumped to George Russell’s defence after the Monaco Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver having faced criticism for rejoining the circuit unsafely in the closing stages of the race. As a result of having not made his mandatory pit-stop, Russell was able to switch straight from his starting tyres to
MoreIt appears that Charles Leclerc was correct in naming Max Verstappen as one of the “nicest drivers” on the Formula 1 grid, with the reigning World Champion having reportedly consoled Fernando Alonso after beating him to pole position. Leclerc told Canal+ during the Monaco Grand Prix that Verstappen was incredibly friendly, a side he doesn’t
MoreFollowing last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, George Russell has revealed that he wasn’t trying to put “pressure” on Mercedes by asking to overtake team-mate Lewis Hamilton, as a result of his five-second time penalty. Russell was awarded a five-second time penalty by the FIA in the closing stages of the race at the Circuit de
MoreRed Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey was seen at the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend taking notes of Mercedes’ new concept whilst on the grid, with the legendary engineer having stood to the side of the new-look W14. The Silver Arrows introduced their new concept at the Circuit de Monaco following the cancellation of
MoreEx-Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has defended George Russell following his collision with Sergio Perez during the Monaco Grand Prix, which saw the Mercedes driver’s podium hopes vanish. Russell endured an odd Monaco GP, which he labelled as “boring” until the rain arrived in the closing stages. The 25-year-old started the sixth race of the
MoreFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has ruled out suggestions that last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix was a “disaster” for the Italians, despite the fact that both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finished outside the top-five. Leclerc finished sixth on Sunday at his home race whilst Sainz crossed the line in eighth; however, the Spaniard would’ve
MoreRookie Oscar Piastri admitted after the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday that being lapped by race winner Max Verstappen was “quite useful” prior the late downpour, as it gave him an opportunity to follow the Dutchman when the conditions became treacherous. Piastri expertly claimed his second points finish of the season last weekend at the
MoreLewis Hamilton was in good form at the recent Monaco Grand Prix, with the seven-time World Champion having appeared much happier following the introduction of Mercedes’ new concept. Mercedes were supposed to introduce their eagerly awaited new concept at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix; however, the Germans instead decided to run the new design at
MoreReigning World Champion Max Verstappen was incredibly humble after winning his second Monaco Grand Prix last Sunday, with it having marked his 39th career win. With all of his F1 victories having come whilst racing for Red Bull, Verstappen’s win on Sunday saw him eclipse four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel’s record of 38 wins for
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