Russian Formula 1 commentator Alexey Popov believes Max Verstappen’s insult directed at George Russell on Saturday at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was “psychological”, perhaps in anticipation of a fight in the future. Verstappen and Russell were involved in one of the biggest talking points of the weekend at the Baku City Circuit, after the pair
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Russian commentator, Alexey Popov, has suggested that race director Michael Masi always had the interests of the fans in mind when making his decisions. Masi was involved in controversy last season when a late Safety Car was deployed while Sir Lewis Hamilton was comfortably leading Max Verstappen in their championship finale. The fight culminated in
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Following on from Sir Lewis Hamilton’s and Fernando Alonso’s collision at the Belgian Grand Prix, some pundits have jumped in to support the Spaniard, who many believe what he said over the team radio was correct. Both drivers made an excellent start at Spa-Francorchamps and were second and third down the Kemmel straight. As they approached Les Combes, Hamilton
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Mick Schumacher’s chances of remaining at the Haas F1 Team appear to be decreasing, with it being announced that former F1 driver and Ferrari reserve driver Antonio Giovinazzi will take part in two FP1 sessions for the American team. Schumacher is currently without a contract for next season, with the German only having two realistic
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Russian commentator Alexey Popov has theorised that Mohammed ben Sulayem is sending a message to Mercedes by suggesting that Michael Masi may make a return. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and seven-time champion Sir Lewis Hamilton were left “disillusioned” with Formula 1 after the controversial end to the 2021 championship, which saw a bizarre Safety
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Russian racing driver Nikita Mazepin might have to contest the 2021 F1 season as a “neutral athlete” as a result of the international anti-doping body banning Russia from being represented in numerous sports last year. Nikolay Gryazin, another Russian racing driver, recently wasn’t allowed to race under the Russian flag in the Monte Carlo Rally
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