Red Bull has purportedly extended an offer to Alex Albon, presenting him with a “first option” opportunity as speculation swirls around his future in Formula 1. The reigning champions aim to secure a priority choice on the 27-year-old’s services, granting them the prerogative to bring him back for a span of three years commencing in
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Legendary F1 team boss Eddie Jordan has cast doubt on George Russell’s suitability as Mercedes’ team leader once Lewis Hamilton departs at the end of 2024. Russell is set to assume the mantle of the de facto number one driver as Hamilton makes his move to Ferrari next year. The former Williams driver notably outscored
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Mercedes is embarking on the quest for a replacement for Lewis Hamilton in the upcoming season, while Mick Schumacher asserts that his primary focus remains firmly on Formula 1. Just a fortnight ago, Mercedes had been confident that their driver lineup for the 2024 and 2025 seasons was settled after re-signing Hamilton and George Russell
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Lewis Hamilton has informed Toto Wolff that 2024 marks his farewell year with Mercedes. While Wolff acknowledges the situation, he harbors no resentment and reflects on whether the departure could have been handled differently. This announcement precedes the commencement of the 2024 season, marking the conclusion of Hamilton’s 12-year tenure with Mercedes, characterized by unparalleled
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Lewis Hamilton’s decision to depart Mercedes and join Ferrari after the 2024 Formula 1 season came as no surprise to Eddie Jordan, the former F1 team owner. Jordan rebuffed David Coulthard’s assertion that Hamilton’s move to the Scuderia was “unbelievable,” suggesting instead that it was merely a matter of time. Ferrari announced last Thursday that
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Charles Leclerc was reportedly ‘shocked and disappointed’ upon learning that Lewis Hamilton would be his Ferrari teammate for the 2025 season. Hamilton’s surprising £40m move from Mercedes was revealed last week, with the seven-time world champion set to conclude his Formula One career with the iconic Italian team. The announcement came just a week after
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Pierre Gasly, who shares a close bond with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and maintains regular contact with Hamilton, revealed that the seismic Formula 1 announcement of the seven-time champion’s move to Maranello didn’t entirely take him aback. Speaking during the unveiling of Alpine’s 2024 car at its Enstone facility on Tuesday, Gasly disclosed that he
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The motorsport world was taken aback when Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was confirmed in early February, concluding a whirlwind saga mere hours after initial whispers surfaced. This sudden switch has thrust Toto Wolff into swift action in the 2024 driver market, with a significant portion of the grid set to become free agents at
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Allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ against Red Bull Racing chief Christian Horner have surfaced, revealing a complaint made by a female employee. Red Bull initiated an investigation into Horner’s conduct following this complaint. Horner, married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, vehemently denied the accusations. A hearing is scheduled for Friday, with Red Bull eager to
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UK-based bookmakers have significantly reduced the odds of Lewis Hamilton clinching the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship to 11 percent, subsequent to the announcement of his move to Ferrari in 2025. Previously, these bookmakers had assigned a 28 percent probability to the seven-time world champion securing his historic eighth F1 crown in 2024, according to
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