Former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes that Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel is not sufficiently focused on the pinnacle of motorsport. Vettel has scored points on 10 occasions in 29 races since his arrival at the British side at the beginning of last season, and they currently sit eighth in the Constructors’ Standings following a
MoreRed Bull’s Max Verstappen was left in a tough spot ahead of this weekend when the father of his girlfriend Kelly Piquet, Nelson, was caught out for comments last year in which he racially abused Sir Lewis Hamilton. Piquet was analysing a crash between Verstappen and Hamilton at last year’s British Grand Prix when he
MoreFormer Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes that Nelson Piquet’s anger at seeing Max Verstappen crashing out of last year’s British Grand Prix was an adequate reason for the Brazilian to racially abuse Sir Lewis Hamilton. Piquet has somewhat of a connection to Verstappen as his daughter, Kelly, is dating the reigning world champion and,
MoreFormer Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone reckons that Sir Lewis Hamilton has been laying his back pain on thick this season amid Mercedes “porpoising” and bouncing issues. Hamilton struggled to get out of his car at the end of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix amid warnings from several drivers that the aggressive contact between the floor
MoreSir Lewis Hamilton was left horrified by comments made by former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone about Russian President Vladimir Putin and Nelson Piquet’s racist remark. Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine in February, and the subsequent war has led to tens of thousands of deaths as well as millions of refugees. The sheer number
MoreFormer Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has defended Russian President Vladimir Putin after he ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February. Putin sees Ukraine as a concept created by Russia, so has vowed to take control of the country and, perhaps, bring about a return of the Soviet Union. He ordered troops to invade their
MoreWith his days in Formula 1 numbered, Sebastian Vettel has begun to explore life outside of the championship and has found a passion for politics. The German driver has taken it upon himself to become an activist, focusing on political, social and environmental matters. The four-time World Champion is regularly seen wearing a t-shirt or
MoreMercedes team principal Toto Wolff is currently a huge talking point in the Formula 1 paddock, after the Austrian was accused of being told “inside information” by the FIA. When the FIA announced a set of rule changes at the recent Canadian Grand Prix following a technical directive, Mercedes were the only team able to
MoreSir Lewis Hamilton’s recent podium at the Canadian Grand Prix was by far his best performance of the season to date. The seven-time World Champion has struggled to adjust to the new regulations, however, this hasn’t been helped by the “diva” that is the W13. The British driver’s new team-mate, George Russell, has also been
MorePorpoising has caused drama both on and off the track, with former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone accusing an FIA lawyer of telling Mercedes boss Toto Wolff inside information. The rumoured scandal comes following the recent Canadian Grand Prix, where the FIA announced rule changes following on from a technical directive. The FIA announced that teams
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