The Singapore Grand Prix marked a painful turn of fortune for Red Bull Racing as their unprecedented winning streak of 15 races came to an end at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner reflected on the weekend, recognising the weaknesses of their previously unbeaten RB19 car and considering it a
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Red Bull Racing’s unprecedented winning streak in the 2023 Formula 1 season came to an end as Carlos Sainz claimed victory for Ferrari. The race saw Red Bull face unexpected challenges, leaving them with more questions than answers regarding their recent performance. Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix raised eyebrows across the F1 community as
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Ex-Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle believes Charles Leclerc slowed down too much during last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, when a Safety Car was released to recover Logan Sargeant’s broken front wing. After starting in third, Leclerc got himself into second on the run to the first corner, something which was made possible by
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert has admitted that he would’ve liked to have seen Lewis Hamilton leave Mercedes and complete a move to Ferrari, with the former Sky Sports F1 pundit believing that the 38-year-old is a “perfect fit” for the Italians. During Hamilton’s recent contract negotiations with Mercedes, it was reported that he received
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Charles Leclerc was hilariously forgotten by the organisers of the Japanese Grand Prix, and replaced by last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix winner Carlos Sainz. Each driver has a banner of themselves above their side of the garage in the pit-lane; however, it was discovered on Reddit that Leclerc’s banner was seemingly absent. The organisers of
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Sainz’s decision to maintain a buffer behind Lando Norris, despite his team’s doubts about his pace, proved to be a masterstroke. This victory also marked a significant milestone as Sainz became the first non-Red Bull driver to win a Formula 1 race in 2023. From the start of the race, Sainz demonstrated his excellence as
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Ferrari’s Team Principal, Frederic Vasseur, has shed light on the factors behind Carlos Sainz’s remarkable resurgence in the second half of the 2023 Formula 1 season. Sainz, who has often played second fiddle to his teammate Charles Leclerc, has exhibited outstanding performance at recent races, including Zandvoort and Monza, and has been the frontrunner throughout
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur admitted that Carlos Sainz’s victory last Sunday at the Singapore Grand Prix was a “bit emotional”, with it having been the Frenchman’s first as a team boss. On his 159th Grand Prix as a team principal, Vasseur finally led a team to victory, with Sainz having controlled the race majestically
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In a strategic move that played a pivotal role in Ferrari’s success at the Singapore Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc opted for soft tires, and this calculated decision ultimately contributed to teammate Carlos Sainz’s triumph on the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Leclerc, who initially led the race, provided crucial insights into his race-day strategy, which had
MoreFerrari’s Carlos Sainz revealed the risky strategy he employed during the Singapore Grand Prix, where he deliberately slowed down to assist his teammate Lando Norris in defending against pursuing Mercedes drivers. This calculated approach ultimately led to Sainz securing his first victory of the season. Following a Virtual Safety Car period with 17 laps remaining,
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