Dutch racing driver Tom Coronel has openly criticised the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) for what he perceives as an overly stringent approach to rule enforcement in Formula 1. Coronel’s comments come in response to the controversial fine imposed on Lewis Hamilton after he walked across a live track during the Qatar Grand Prix, reigniting
MoreRed Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has taken aim at Lewis Hamilton, following the Mercedes driver’s opening lap crash at the Qatar Grand Prix. Starting from third, behind Max Verstappen and George Russell, Hamilton tried to swoop around both drivers at the first corner, to make the most of his Soft compound tyres. Instead, Hamilton
MoreLewis Hamilton has insisted ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix that he’s focused on “moving forward”, following his collision with George Russell in Qatar. The seven-time World Champion retired on the opening lap of the recent Qatar Grand Prix, after colliding with Russell due to not having given the 25-year-old enough room. Both
MoreNico Rosberg has offered valuable advice to George Russell, urging him not to play the role of the “nice guy” within the Mercedes team. This advice comes in the aftermath of the collision between Russell and Lewis Hamilton during the Qatar Grand Prix, which led to Hamilton’s early exit from the race. During the incident,
MoreLewis Hamilton has been “controversial as always” ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, after sharing his view on the conditions experienced recently in Qatar. The Qatar Grand Prix was a gruelling affair which tested the drivers to their limit, resulting in Lance Stroll losing consciousness during the race, whilst Esteban Ocon threw up
MoreEx-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert believes the amount of criticism Lewis Hamilton received for colliding with George Russell on the opening lap of the Qatar Grand Prix was “not fair”, with it having simply been a lapse in “judgement”. Hamilton collided with Russell at the first corner at the Lusail International Circuit whilst trying to
MoreAs widely expected ahead of their talks, Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher has completed a test for Alpine in their A424 LMDh, which will compete in the Hypercar category in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) next year. The test was conducted at Jerez, a circuit found in the south of Spain and is often used
More2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has insisted that what happened between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at the Qatar Grand Prix “can’t happen”, given how it was a hugely costly moment for Mercedes. Hamilton and Russell collided at the opening corner following an error by the seven-time World Champion, who didn’t give his
MoreFormer Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg has weighed in on the dramatic incident involving Lewis Hamilton and George Russell during the Qatar Grand Prix, characterising Hamilton’s move as a ‘miscalculation’ with ‘big consequences.’ In the opening lap of the race, the seven-time world champion Hamilton attempted an ambitious overtaking manoeuvre, trying to pass both
MoreMercedes are set to introduce a modified floor this weekend at the United States Grand Prix, although technical director James Allison has warned that the Silver Arrows won’t suddenly be faster than Max Verstappen. The Brackley-based team head to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on the back of a deeply frustrating Qatar Grand Prix,
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