Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes that Ferrari have already chosen Charles Leclerc as their number one driver after his immense start to the 2022 Formula 1 season. Leclerc has out-qualified team-mate Carlos Sainz in all three races thus far in 2022, winning two races while the Spaniard managed a best finish of second
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Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has praised Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc after his near-immaculate start to the 2022 season. The Monegasque has now claimed four wins in F1 after winning two of the opening three rounds of this season in Bahrain and Australia, sealing pole position and the fastest lap in both of them. Coulthard
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Haas driver Kevin Magnussen has expressed his excitement ahead of the 2022 season after returning to the team following a year out. Mick Schumacher was set to partner Nikita Mazepin for the second year running at Haas but, after Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine, the American team dropped name partner Uralkali. Mazepin’s father Dmitry part
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In a perhaps unexpected turn of events, the Jerez circuit in Spain has been touted as a possible venue to replace the cancelled Russian Grand Prix in September. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that started on 24 February, FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem met with other members of the governing body to discuss their response
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A Max Verstappen fan has boldly suggested that the Dutchman will surpass Sir Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher’s achievements and win more than seven world championships. Verstappen claimed his first title last season following a tense season of racing between himself and Hamilton, during which they won 18 of the 22 races between them. They
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New Mercedes driver George Russell has revealed a new helmet design ahead of the 2022 season, and explains that he has changed it out of respect for former Mercedes driver and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. Russell has been drafted in to replace the departing Valtteri Bottas after the Finn joined Alfa Romeo following five
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One of the two Michael Schumacher-linked cars up for auction has failed to go for the price initially expected. The Tesla Roadster used by Schumacher together with Sebastian Vettel for their 2010 Race of Champions success attracted a bid of $158,000 at Les Grandes Marques du Mond in Paris, just under $7,000 over what was
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New Mercedes signing George Russell is eagerly anticipating his first season with the team, and aims to be on the podium as quickly as the first race of the season. Russell entered Formula 1 in 2019 with the Williams team and, following three impressive seasons – out-qualifying team-mates Robert Kubica and Nicholas Latifi 57 times
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Former Formula 1 driver Christijan Albers has spoken out against F1 spectators – particularly fans of Max Verstappen – booing Sir Lewis Hamilton during the 2021 season. Hamilton and title rival Verstappen engaged in a battle for the ages for the world championship last year, and were involved in notable collisions in Silverstone, Monza and
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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has praised new world champion Max Verstappen’s ability to constantly drive on the limit and make ambitious moves stick. Verstappen and Sir Lewis Hamilton were on another level in 2021, taking 18 of the 22 race wins between them in what was a thrilling title battle for the ages.
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