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FIA urged to punish George Russell for Lewis Hamilton incident

F1 analyst Peter Windsor has strongly criticised George Russell for his involvement in the collision with his teammate Lewis Hamilton during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.  Windsor is now calling for tougher penalties to be implemented in future incidents.  The collision occurred on the Circuit de Catalunya straight during Q2, with the cars reaching

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Charles Leclerc is ‘very annoyed’ and will consider Alpine move

Ex-Ferrari team manager Peter Windsor has questioned whether Charles Leclerc would consider a shock move to Alpine, given the Enstone-based team’s recent progress compared to Ferrari. Leclerc has endured a woeful start to 2023, with the 25-year-old having only claimed one podium. Astonishingly, his podium at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is his only top-five finish

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Lando Norris told to become ‘Max wingman’ or join Alpine

Former Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor has suggested that Lando Norris should consider moving to rivals Alpine, once his McLaren deal expires. The Briton is currently contracted to the Woking-based side until the end of 2025, with McLaren CEO Zak Brown having already expressed that the 23-year-old hasn’t got any exit clauses. Norris

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‘What others teams don’t have’: Red Bull’s suspension trick revealed

Former Formula 1 team manager Peter Windsor believes he has uncovered Red Bull’s suspension trick that has helped them build up a runaway lead in the Constructors’ race. Max Verstappen picked up victory in Bahrain, Australia and Miami, while Sergio Perez took P1 in Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan. The strong showing from Red Bull has

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Mercedes accused of going ‘gung-ho for massive downforce’

Formula 1 journalist Peter Windsor has put Mercedes’ downfall since the start of 2022 down to the side having gone “gung-ho for massive downforce”, resulting in their horrific porpoising last season. With Mercedes set to introduce their new concept at next weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, many have been reflecting on where it’s all gone wrong

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Mercedes to push ahead with zero sidepod concept despite concerns

Former Formula 1 team manager Peter Windsor believes that Mercedes will “soldier on” with the team’s zero sidepod concept that has seen it follow a different design direction to its rivals. With the Mercedes lacking the pace of its rivals, the team is bringing a slate of upgrades at the next race in Monaco, aimed

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Charles Leclerc told to join Red Bull or snub Mercedes if Lewis Hamilton quits

Former Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor has told Charles Leclerc that he’s “better off staying” at Maranello with new team principal Frederic Vasseur, who Windsor expects will turn the Italians around. Leclerc has endured a miserable start to the 2023 Formula 1 season, with the Monegasque having finishing amongst the top three just

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Aston Martin warned Fernando Alonso will show his true colours amid Lance Stroll bromance

Former Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor is convinced that Fernando Alonso’s charm towards Aston Martin will eventually “come crashing down”, with nothing being able to currently separate the duo. Alonso’s time at the Silverstone-based team has started beautifully, with the 41-year-old having claimed four podiums from the opening five races. His sublime form

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Charles Leclerc made a ‘political’ gesture towards Carlos Sainz

Former Ferrari team manager Peter Windsor has questioned whether Charles Leclerc sees Carlos Sainz “as a true threat”, after the Monegasque driver sarcastically thanked the Spaniard after qualifying in Australia. Leclerc has endured the worst possible start to the 2023 F1 season, with the 25-year-old having retired from two of the opening three races. Leclerc

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