McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris has said he feels “sorry” for Alex Albon, who lost his seat at Red Bull to Sergio Perez in December. Speaking at a press conference attended by Formula1News.co.uk on Monday afternoon, ahead of McLaren’s 2021 car launch, Norris described F1 as a “very unfair world” but tipped Albon to fight
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said he believes Mercedes will try to poach Max Verstappen if Sir Lewis Hamilton decides to leave the Silver Arrows or retire from Formula One altogether at the end of 2021. “I’m sure that should Lewis decide to stop then Max will naturally be the driver at the
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Red Bull has formed a powertrain company after agreeing to take over the intellectual property of Honda’s power unit once the Japanese auto-maker exits Formula one at the end of this year. This move has been announced just days after the F1 Commission voted in favour of a freeze on engine development from 2022. READ:
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Max Verstappen could be free to join Mercedes or another rival team in 2022 if Red Bull are unable to provide the Dutch ace with a strong package this upcoming season, Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed. It has long been speculated that a so-called “performance clause” in Verstappen’s Red Bull contract could allow him to
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The fact Sir Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes F1 Team only agreed a one-year contract extension earlier this week raised questions about the seven-time World Champion’s future. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was quick to explain the rationale behind them opting for a single-year deal, unlike all of Hamilton’s previous contracts with the Silver Arrows.
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Sebastian Vettel had a miserable final year with Ferrari despite him managing a podium at Istanbul and having a few other relatively strong weekends. The four-time World Champion was comprehensively outperformed by Charles Leclerc, with his younger team-mate finishing eighth in the standings while he could only manage P13. READ: F1 Teams In Favour Of
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The Mercedes F1 Team finally announced on 8 February that it had agreed a contract extension with seven-time World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton. The deal only covers the 2021 season, and it is believed the Brit will be paid a base salary of circa £35 million. READ: Aston Martin Boss Believes Stroll Could Beat Vettel
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A 2022 engine freeze was unanimously supported by teams during a meeting of the F1 Commission on Thursday, paving the way for Red Bull to continue to use Honda power units after the Japanese auto-maker exits the sport at the end of this year. This comes just weeks after Red Bull and Honda agreed a
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Sir Lewis Hamilton’s new deal with the Mercedes F1 Team is “worrying news” for Red Bull, according to renowned British motorsport journalist Mark Hughes. While news of Hamilton finally signing a contract extension with the Silver Arrows was hardly a surprise, the fact that it only covers the 2021 season did raise some eyebrows. READ:
MoreLast week, it was reported that the Mercedes F1 Team and Sir Lewis Hamilton had finally agreed terms for a contract extension. Specifically, it was claimed that they had agreed a one-year deal with an option for another year, and Hamilton would be paid approximately £35 million per annum. READ: Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri Denies
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