Ex-Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has slammed Renault’s ‘Crashgate’ penalty as “bulls***”, with the Brazilian set to take legal action against F1 and the FIA. ‘Crashgate’, was the name given to an incident which happened during the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, in what is one of the biggest scandals in the history of the sport.
MoreIn a surprising turn of events, Charles Leclerc embarked on a gruelling 14-hour road journey to Zandvoort for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix due to an incapacitating ear infection that rendered flying impossible. Following the unfortunate contraction of an ear infection, Leclerc was compelled to revise his travel plans, opting for an arduous car ride
MoreReturning from the summer break in Formula 1, Charles Leclerc has emphatically rejected swirling rumours suggesting that he has secured a substantial new $200 million contract with Ferrari. The Monégasque driver addressed these claims at Zandvoort, revealing that while no new agreements have been inked, discussions are anticipated in due time. Responding to the speculations,
MoreFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has insisted that the Maranello-based team need to make a “small step everywhere”, with that being what they’re currently working towards. The Italians enter the Dutch Grand Prix weekend having gone through the summer break on the back of a good result. Charles Leclerc ended the first half of a
MoreFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has insisted that the Italians are not interested in signing Lewis Hamilton, despite reports that the Mercedes driver received an offer recently. It was reported that Hamilton rejected an offer to join the Maranello-based team, sent directly by Ferrari chairman John Elkann. Some have also rumoured that Vasseur has tried
MoreFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has absolutely no intention of getting involved in Red Bull’s “game”, following recent comments made by Dr Helmut Marko. Red Bull have been discussing the upcoming 2026 power unit regulations a lot, with it having been reported that the Austrians aren’t reaching their expectations. For the first time in their
MoreFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has revealed that the team are “fully aligned” with Carlos Sainz, with contract talks set to start “soon”. Like Charles Leclerc, Sainz is currently contracted until the end of 2024, meaning he is in need of a new deal for 2025. Whilst Ferrari and Sainz still have over a year
MoreIn the realm of Formula 1 intrigue, the spotlight often magnifies even the faintest connections, as exemplified by the camaraderie between Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur and the illustrious seven-time F1 champion, Lewis Hamilton. A friendship that has stood the test of time and shared victories has garnered attention, prompting Vasseur to set the record
MoreIn a move in line with Formula 1’s regulations, Ferrari’s test driver Robert Shwartzman is set to take the wheel in the Friday practice session (FP1) for the Dutch Grand Prix, stepping in for regular driver Carlos Sainz. This strategic decision is in accordance with the requirement for teams to field a rookie driver in
MoreFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur is expecting the fight behind Red Bull to be incredibly close this weekend, as the Formula 1 summer break comes to an end at the Dutch Grand Prix. Red Bull have dominated this weekend’s event at Zandvoort ever since it returned to the calendar in 2021, with championship leader Max
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