Sebastian Vettel has changed the design of his crash helmet ahead of the second pre-season test in Bahrain to reflect his opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The helmet remains white, but the usual German flag stripes running along the it have been replaced by blue and yellow ones in homage to the Ukrainian flag.
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Former F1 driver David Coulthard is full of praise for Max Verstappen after the Dutchman claimed his first title in 2021, and reckons that he has already established himself as one of the greats in Formula 1. Verstappen claimed 10 victories and 18 podiums last year en route to his dramatic last gasp victory over
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New Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack is under no illusions regarding the necessity for the team to perform in 2022 to secure the commitment of Sebastian Vettel. The four-time world champion joined Aston Martin from Ferrari ahead of the 2021 season, but he and Lance Stroll scored points 17 time between them as the
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Former racing driver Robert Doornbos has claimed that Max Verstappen is worth every penny of his eye-watering new salary at Red Bull, arguing that he has “changed the sport.” Verstappen has won 20 races in his career; they have all come with Red Bull since his surprise debut with them in 2016, and half of
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W Series driver Jessica Hawkins has praised Sebastian Vettel and Sir Lewis Hamilton for their efforts in helping to make Formula 1 a better sport for all. The seven-time world champion set up the Hamilton commission in 2020 in an attempt to encourage greater diversity in the pinnacle of motorsport, while Vettel, who won four
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Dr Helmut Marko has backed Formula 1’s decision not to race in Russia this year after the FIA confirmed the cancellation of September’s event. Vladimir Putin ordered his Russian troops to invade Ukraine last week, leading to global condemnation and numerous fresh sanctions against Moscow. The response within the F1 paddock was a swift one,
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Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel had no reservations about boycotting the Russian Grand Prix, adding that he hopes peace can be achieved between Russia and Ukraine soon. Vladimir Putin ordered a horrifying invasion of Russia’s neighbours after months of escalating tensions, and over a million people have now fled the country. Speaking during the first pre-season
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Fans on social media are torn as to whether Max Verstappen is a better Red Bull driver than Sebastian Vettel was in his prime. Vettel claimed 38 victories with the Milton Keynes side in five seasons with the team, claiming four Drivers’ Championships while winning four constructors’ titles together with Mark Webber despite a rocky
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Formula 1 has today taken the decision to cancel the 2022 Russian Grand Prix following Russia launching a full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. After weeks of escalating tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to unleash attacks on Ukraine, targeting military bases in an attack that has been described as “barbaric” and “unprovoked” by the European
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Ferrari’s abysmal 2020 season could well be what gains them a significant advantage heading into the 2022 campaign. Ambiguity loomed over the Scuderia during the COVID-enforced break from racing in 2020; they were reeling from a largely disappointing 2019 and Sebastian Vettel was already confirmed to be headed for
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