Max Verstappen was in dominant form on the opening day of the Mexican Grand Prix, as the newly crowned three-time World Champion topped both practice sessions on Friday, whilst he also defeated Valtteri Bottas in a comical battle. Verstappen is chasing a record-breaking 16th win of the season this weekend, which would see him eclipse
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Once known as “Crashstappen,” Max Verstappen has undergone a remarkable transformation in the 2023 Formula 1 season, emerging as the driver responsible for the least amount of damage, accounting for less than 10% of Red Bull’s total damage. In the earlier stages of his career, Max Verstappen was infamous for his aggressive and often reckless
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Haas team boss Guenther Steiner reportedly intervened and blocked Alfa Romeo/Sauber’s request to sign Nico Hulkenberg as a replacement for Zhou Guanyu in the 2024 season. This unexpected twist has left the Swiss outfit reevaluating its options for its driver lineup, as discussions behind the scenes took a heated turn. The revelation comes from a
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Retirement is clearly something not on Valtteri Bottas’ radar anytime soon, with the Finnish driver believing that he has “many years” left in him. Since departing Mercedes for Alfa Romeo at the end of 2021, Bottas has returned to competing in the midfield, although his results haven’t been great. 2023 in particular has been a
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Valtteri Bottas has admitted that he hasn’t yet spoken to Sauber or Audi about 2026, when the German manufacturer will merge with the Hinwil-based side, following a 75% takeover. Bottas is currently contracted to Sauber until the end of 2024, having joined the team on a multi-year deal at the start of 2022. The 34-year-old
MoreEx-Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor believes Valtteri Bottas has been “slacking off” slightly, with the Finn seemingly unable to have a completely solid weekend. Since leaving Mercedes at the end of 2021, Bottas has shown some great pace at Alfa Romeo, although his performances haven’t been consistent. With the exception of the start
MoreWith an impressive track record, Valtteri Bottas has secured a remarkable net worth, reflecting his journey from a promising talent to a key player in championship battles. Bottas’s achievements have not gone unnoticed, with wins that place him in the upper echelons of Formula 1, alongside Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Fernando Alonso. His success
MoreAlfa Romeo have been slapped with a reprimand ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, after they didn’t tell Valtteri Bottas about his media commitments soon enough. Bottas was summoned to the stewards after being late to his media duties on Thursday, something which typically results in a reprimand and occasionally a fine. It was
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Former F1 driver, Juan Pablo Montoya, has criticised Lewis Hamilton for publicly complaining about Red Bull’s continuing dominance. The Milton Keynes-based team is undefeated in the 2023 season, having seized victories in all 12 races so far. This comes on top of winning three of 2023’s six Sprint events. Ten of the wins have come
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Alfa Romeo were left frustrated last weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix, as the team failed to capitalise on Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu both progressing to Q3. The Hinwil-based side boasted brilliant pace at the Hungaroring, to the extent where Zhou claimed a career-best fifth on the grid to be the highest starting Ferrari-powered
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