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As qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix got underway, the focus was on Ferrari and Red Bull – Would Red Bull dominate the rest of the field? What is Ferrari’s true pace? Q1 – All Eyes On The Bottom Five The pit light went green and all 20 drivers were released under the lights…
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The Aston Martin’s were the first to hit the track in FP3, both Stroll and Alonso completing one lap on the mediums before boxing for hards and going on their way. The two had a quiet session, completing their run plans and meeting expectations. Different strategies were at play in FP3, as the teams and…
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The news of Lewis Hamilton’s split from trainer Angela Cullen dropped yesterday. Further details have emerged today thanks to Toto Wolff. A shock to the paddock came in the form of a social post on Instagram from the 7 time world Champion and his Assistant Angela Cullen. Lewis Hamilton‘s split from Angela, comes after they…
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Alpha Tauri team principal Franz Tost has been openly critical of his engineering team saying that “he doesn’t trust them” after a disappointing start to life for the AT04. At the Bahrain Grand Prix, the car struggled throughout the speed range with an inherent lack of downforce, with the AT04 looking like arguably the slowest…
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Sky Sports F1 have announced a new addition to the team this year in the form of former F1 strategy head Bernie Collins. Bernie has been in and around the F1 pitlane for many years, having worked as a performance engineer at Mclaren , and most recently as head of strategy at Aston Martin. She…
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Toto Wolff has openly expressed his belief that Lewis Hamilton should consider leaving Mercedes to pursue his eighth title if the team cannot give him the car he needs “in a year or two” Hamilton is in his final year of his current contract and is in talks with the team to negotiate a new…
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After 7 long and successful seasons working with each other, Lewis Hamilton and Angela Cullen have parted ways. This news was announced by Lewis Hamilton and Angela Cullen via social media before Saudi Arabian GP, Friday free practice. “For the last seven years, Angela Cullen has been by my side, pushing me to be the…
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Lewis Hamilton has said he didn’t choose the best words when criticising Mercedes’ struggles after the Bahrain Grand Prix. After a poor start to the season for the former eight-time constructors’ champions, coming home a distant fifth and seventh at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton said in a BBC Radio 5 Live interview in…
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The two-time World Champion has announced he will not arrive at the track in Jeddah until Friday for the Saudi Arabian GP. Verstappen announced through his Instagram story: “Feeling fine again, after not being fit for a few days because of a stomach bug. Therefore, I unfortunately had to postpone my flight for a day,…
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Charles Leclerc is set to endure more pain this weekend after he will be forced to take a third Control Electronics Unit in only the second race of the season, he will take a 10-place grid penalty for the component. Drivers are permitted two ECU’s for use throughout the whole season, any further components bring…
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We all love a bit of gossip. But when it comes to Alonso, did anyone else think he’d just be racing forever? I for one refuse to believe any talk of Fernando Alonso’s retirement. Getting The Gossip From The Girlfriend But, Fernando Alonso’s girlfriend Andrea Schlager has revealed that the two-time Formula 1 champion could…
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Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to attend the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend. The second round of the 2023 F1 calendar will take place this weekend in Jeddah, with football superstar Ronaldo reportedly being ‘forced to attend’. A report from The Sun claims that the Portuguese football player will be ‘requested…
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East London Docklands targeted as the newest F1 Grand Prix. A new proposal for a London based Grand Prix has sparked the interest of fans around the world. For years, Formula one has teased with the idea of a London based street circuit, passing monuments like Buckingham palace and the Shard. With the redevelopment proposal…
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Nick Chester will join the Andretti team as technical director for its Formula 1 dream, he is expected to start his tenure this month. Chester succeeded James Allison as technical director of the Renault F1 team in 2013, transitioning with the team from Lotus to Renault and remaining with the team until 2020. He departed…
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Disappointed you didn’t see the South African GP on the 2023 calendar? You’re not alone. But what is stopping Formula 1 going to Africa? And why were we teased with the idea that the South African GP would be on the 2023 calendar, only to see Las Vegas instead? The 30 Year Return Just Got…
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Mclaren Team Principal Andrea Stella hints at upgrades to the MCL60. After what looked like a tricky time for both Mclaren drivers in pre-season testing, and the first race in Bahrain. Has the newest announcement for the team given fans more hope? Are effective upgrades on the way? Despite showing great pace in the first GP…
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With the start of the new season in full swing, it’s time to look at the new rookies joining the Formula one grid in 2023. Oscar Piastri After the Australian won rookie of the year in 2021 when driving in F2. It’s no surprise that F1 teams were fighting over his place on the 2023…
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Fresh Blow to the Scuderia Ferrari Team as the Aerodynamics Chief, David Sanchez Resigns. The season started with disappointment for the Ferrari team as they suffered mechanical failure for Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz wasn’t able to hold on to the last podium position, to score maximum points in their 2023 battle with Red Bull.…
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FIA President’s son Saif Ben Sulayem passed away after a road traffic collision on Tuesday in Dubai. A spokesperson for the FIA – world motorsport’s governing body – has confirmed that President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s son died aged 29 after a road accident in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. No further comment is expected…
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Mercedes Technical Director, Mike Elliot, has been given an ultimatum to turn things around for the Brackley-based team after an underwhelming display in Bahrain. The team finished in 5th and 7th respectively showing no signs that they are getting back to their best. George Russell even went as far to say that Red Bull’s, Max…