With his current deal set to expire at the end of 2024, it’s been reported by French outlet Sportune that Charles Leclerc has agreed to a new two-year contract with Ferrari, taking him to the end of 2026 with the Italians. However, it’s believed that the deal has an option to be extended until the
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Amidst complaints from Mercedes’ principal, Toto Wolff, about Red Bull’s domination, Christian Horner has said that the Silver Arrow’s reign from the mid-2010s was like a “jail sentence.” Both Wolff and Silver Arrows drivers have expressed annoyance at the lack of competition for the top spot in the sport today. The last season that saw
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Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal, has amassed a $1 billion net worth – and much of his fortune has evidently gone into his car collection. Wolff, as well as being Mercedes’ principal, is a one-third stakeholder of the team, which has surely played a prominent role in his wealth. Evidently, Wolff likes to spend
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is hopeful that Lewis Hamilton will remain at the Silver Arrows, and “be part of the resurrection” of the Brackley-based team. However, Wolff suggested that the Briton could walk away from Mercedes this year. Hamilton is still yet to sign a contract extension with Mercedes, despite the seven-time World Champion
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Fernando Alonso has expressed dissatisfaction with Formula 1’s tendency to make mid-season rule alterations, providing a number of past instances as examples. Recently, Pirelli unveiled a newly constructed tyre for the remaining part of the 2023 season, starting from the British Grand Prix, as part of their future plans for 2024. This change coincided with
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Red Bull increased their advantage last weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix, following the introduction of their latest upgrade. The Austrians introduced a new upgrade at the Hungarian Grand Prix a week prior, which appeared to perform significantly better at Spa-Francorchamps. Max Verstappen was imperious once again and won
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that the Silver Arrows “experienced some bouncing” at the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix last weekend. Lewis Hamilton had to settle for fourth at Spa-Francorchamps whilst George Russell salvaged sixth, following a disappointing qualifying. Hamilton had been in contention for a podium last Sunday but didn’t quite have the
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George Russell is “confident” that Mercedes will end 2023 second in the Constructors’ Championship, with the Briton revealing that the Silver Arrows have some “little things” to introduce after the summer break. Mercedes have endured another troubling season so far, which started in worrying fashion. The Silver Arrows found themselves fourth in the pecking order
MoreLewis Hamilton’s streak of finishing on the podium when he’s finished the Belgian Grand Prix has concluded, after finishing fourth last Sunday. Baring his rookie season when he finished fourth, Hamilton had claimed a rostrum at Spa-Francorchamps whenever he made it to the end of the race, a streak which has since ended. Hamilton started
MoreMercedes has announced a review of its team communications, after George Russell and Lewis Hamilton “tripped each other up” at the Belgian GP. Both Silver Arrows drivers were dissatisfied with their team following the sprint shootout at Spa-Francorchamps. Hamilton was said to be particularly infuriated by poor communication issues. The seven-time world champion was in
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