Fresh off his triumphant third world championship title at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, Max Verstappen found himself addressing speculation surrounding the potential removal of Helmut Marko from his consultancy role at Red Bull. While celebratory discussions dominated the prelude to the United States Grand Prix in Austin, the Dutchman also had to confront questions
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The actions of Lance Stroll in Qatar, including an altercation with his trainer, have raised concerns, and former Formula 1 champion Jenson Button expressed his disappointment with Stroll’s behaviour as the driver faces increasing pressure during a challenging season. Stroll’s performance has been under scrutiny, with his 2023 season marked by a decline in form
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Lewis Hamilton has responded to the FIA’s decision to “revisit” the penalty imposed on him in Qatar, attributing the situation to poor communication rather than being singled out for disciplinary action. Following the Qatar Grand Prix, Hamilton, the Mercedes driver, was fined €50,000 (£43,000), with €25,000 (£21,000) of the fine suspended for the remainder of
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Lance Stroll’s frustration reached its peak during Friday qualifying at the Losail International Circuit. Stroll, the Canadian driver for Aston Martin, found himself in a precarious situation as he was eliminated in Q1. This unexpected setback, after a series of challenging race weekends, proved to be the breaking point for the young racer. As emotions
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Former 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
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Jenson Button, the 2009 Formula 1 World Champion, has emphasised the importance of Formula 1 drivers voicing their concerns about the challenging heat conditions experienced during the Qatar Grand Prix. Racing at the Lusail circuit in early October, which marked the end of Qatar’s summer, several drivers grappled with heat-related health issues throughout the 56-lap
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In the aftermath of his controversial weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has officially warned Lance Stroll for his conduct, shedding light on a moment of frustration and a potential turning point in his career. Following the qualifying session, Stroll’s emotions ran high as he exited his car and
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In the aftermath of the dramatic first-corner collision between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at the Qatar Grand Prix, Mercedes trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin, has categorically labeled the incident as a “simple mistake.” The incident, which sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, was traced back to an initial offset in tyre choice that
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Former Formula 1 drivers Gerhard Berger and Christian Danner have raised concerns regarding the physical conditioning of current drivers in light of the health issues faced during the Qatar Grand Prix. The extreme heat and humidity took a toll on the competitors, leading to medical problems for several racers. Berger and Danner, alongside other experts,
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The FIA has announced a partnership with Formula One to proactively address the extreme conditions that drivers had to endure during the Qatar Grand Prix. Following complaints from multiple drivers about the scorching temperatures during the event, which led to three drivers seeking medical attention due to overheating, both organisations have committed to preventing a
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