Having won the opening 12 races of the 2023 season, Red Bull are on the verge of breaking a record dating back to 1952, when Formula 1 began. At least once in every F1 season since 1952, the British national anthem has been played for the winning driver or team. This 71-year record is currently
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Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, has candidly conceded that his exceptional driving prowess alone cannot compensate for the performance gap between Mercedes and the dominant Red Bull team in the ongoing Formula 1 season. Red Bull’s RB19 has surged ahead, securing victory in all 12 races of the 2023 season, with Max Verstappen clinching
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Lewis Hamilton’s contract negotiations with Mercedes, known for their deliberate pace, have once again taken centre stage in the Formula 1 community. As his current two-year deal nears its conclusion at the close of 2023, discussions are ongoing regarding a potential extension that could see the seven-time champion continue racing well into his 40s. The
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur believes it’s down to the team to “do better” and catch Red Bull, rather than get the FIA to implement new rules to slow the Austrians down. Lewis Hamilton has a differing view and has called for the FIA to introduce a set date as to when all the teams
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Juan Pablo Montoya, a former Formula 1 driver, has stirred controversy by asserting that Max Verstappen’s current prowess is not a substantial improvement over his performance two years ago. Montoya also challenged Lewis Hamilton’s recent grievances about Red Bull’s advantage, arguing that Mercedes had previously enjoyed similar dominance. As Formula 1 transitions from a long
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Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes have made “big steps” since introducing their new concept at the Monaco Grand Prix, which saw the Germans scrap their ‘zero-sidepod’ philosophy. Mercedes arrived at the Circuit de Monaco back in May with a traditional sidepod design for the first time since 2021, with the outfit having finally come to terms
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The connection between Lewis Hamilton, the renowned Mercedes Formula One driver, and international superstar Shakira has recently stirred rumours of a bond that transcends friendship. Their frequent sightings together over the course of this year, coupled with Shakira’s presence at three different grands prix, have ignited speculation about the nature of their relationship. However, both
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As the Formula 1 world takes a pause for the summer hiatus, Mercedes is sat in an advantageous position despite Red Bull’s ongoing dominance. While the Silver Arrows can’t end Red Bull’s victory streak, the team appears destined for the season’s runner-up spot. During the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix, Mercedes displayed renewed vigor, harking back
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Toto Wolff, the seasoned Mercedes Formula 1 team figurehead, has provided a thoughtful response to the unprecedented dominance demonstrated by Red Bull Racing in the ongoing 2023 season. Red Bull’s remarkable achievement of clinching victory in the initial 12 races of the season, with a mere two wins attributed to Sergio Perez and the remaining
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Lewis Hamilton’s future on the Formula 1 grid is shrouded in uncertainty as Mercedes allegedly grapples with reservations regarding his contractual demands. As the 2023 season unfolds with Hamilton and Mercedes grappling under the new regulations, their erstwhile decade-long dominion has been decisively supplanted by Red Bull’s emergence under the helm of Max Verstappen. The
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