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Category: F1
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The summer break is enough to bring any Formula 1 fan to tears. But now we have the Formula 1 Spring Break… 28 days of antagonizing waiting. Because there is no F1 racing till the 30th April. I repeat, no F1 racing until the 30th April. How will you survive? Well there’s no room for…
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If you’re anything like me, the news of Angela Cullen and Lewis Hamilton splitting last month came as a huge shock. Their bond seemed unbreakable. But now it seems Angela Cullen is moving on from Hamilton. After 7 years, Hamilton decided it was time to part ways. Cullen filled a very close role of physiotherapist,…
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Will Hamilton make the move to Ferrari? For many of us Hamilton fans we wish nothing more than to see ‘Hamilton to Ferrari’. Why? Because most of the greats have driven for Ferrari. Prost, Fangio, Lauda and Schumacher just to name a few. But will the 7 time champ have his time to shine at…
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Formula 1 has become very popular, not only with fans but with promoters. People want to have a slice of the Formula 1 pie, unfortunately the pie will run out, with some people (promoters) missing out on a slice. Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali has mentioned this issue, stating that long standing venues can not…
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Is it time to cancel the Pitstop boys? The Pitstop boys are giving Formula 1 fans a bad rep. Jake Boys and Fabio Bocca, hosts of the Pitstop Podcast have faced backlash after their recent appearance on the Screaming Meals podcast. Which can only be described as disrespectful and naïve. The wine was flowing excessively…
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The partnership will see Paramount+ content displayed across F1 signage. Paramount+ is a US-based subscription service, which provides live and on-demand programming from channels such as CBS. Recently there was a successful short-term partnership in Silverstone. Here, Paramount+ displayed signage over the pitwall to promote its streaming service to a worldwide audience. Plus, Paramount has…
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Fernando Alonso Retirement Plans are always up for discussion but he says he is still “Fresh and Motivated” The name “Fernando Alonso” and word “Retirement” have been speculated on for a while. After all, he is the oldest on the grid at 41 years old and has been driving in the sport longer than Oscar…
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Damson Idris has been cast to star alongside Brad Pitt in the Lewis Hamilton produced Formula 1 Movie. Damson Idris has previously starred in the likes of Snowfall, Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone, joins the team lead by Director Joseph Kosinski. The title of the film is as yet unknown, but is said to…
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With Red Bull enjoying an almost perfect start to the season, a rumoured Red Bull upgrade could be worth two tenths! A report from Auto Motor und Sport (AMuS), has suggested that the rumoured Red Bull upgrade could be worth two tenths in pace. If this is true it would be a worry for the…
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Mercedes Chief Technical Officer James Allison admitted that the team “tempered” their Australian Grand Prix celebrations for Lewis Hamilton’s second place podium, due to George Russell’s lap 18 retirement. After the first 2 races, it looked all doom and gloom for Mercedes. It looked like it could take a while before we saw a second…
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Felipe Massa is said to be exploring his options for a legal challenge on his potential 2008 Drivers Championship. Back in February Bernie Ecclestone made bold claims about the legitimacy of Lewis Hamilton’s first Drivers Championship in 2008 with McLaren. Stating that he feels Felipe Massa should be the true drivers champion that year. The…
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Max Verstappen continues his (almost) 100 percent start to the 2023 season with a professional display at a chaotic Australian GP. Check out how things finished in the Australian GP: Report Excitement at the Start, Tears for the Tifosi With Max Verstappen on pole and the Mercedes pair ready to hunt down the current champion,…
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Sprint Race Weekends May be Seeing Some Changes this Year if the FIA, Formula 1 and the Teams can Pull their Fingers out in Time. We may now have 2 separate qualifying sessions on a sprint race weekend if new rules are implemented on time. I know, I know, I’m not supposed to call it…
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In the Hamilton VS Piquet battle, Lewis Hamilton is finally getting justice. Justice in the form of £780,000. Three time world champion Piquet used a derogatory term in an interview that was given in November last year when speaking about the 2021 British GP. And now, he is finally being made to pay. And a…
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We all love a good rumour. And the latest one is certainly hot gossip in the Formula 1 paddock. ‘Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull.’ Could it really be true? A New Challenge? The most successful car designer in Formula 1 history could be looking for a new challenge. According to Damon Hill that new…
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Pit wall Celebration punishments will be enforced if teams decide to ignore the rules and celebrate as drivers cross the finish line In another move that will be viewed by many as yet another way in which the FIA are sterilising the sport, pit wall celebration ‘s will be penalised. Now let’s just preface this…
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Ferrari still have hope that if they’re positive they can push and close the gap between them and the rapid Red Bull. After a rocky start, Team Principal Fred Vasseur still believes that Ferrari can push and close the gap to catch up with Red Bull. With their second race win under their belt, Red…
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Alan Jones has made comments on Daniel Ricciardo’s career prospects. The Formula One World Champion and fellow Aussie to Daniel Ricciardo claims that he has “spent a bit too much time for his activities out of the cockpit rather than in it.” Daniel Ricciardo’s departure from McLaren Ricciardos’ exit from Formula one was sudden, as…
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Trip to Madrid anyone? Because The Formula 1 Exhibition is now open. 5 years in the making, this groundbreaking exhibition lifts the curtain on the Formula 1 story. Formula 1’s past, present and future is all combined in one place. Will you be making the trip to Madrid to check out the remains of Romain…