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Formula E have announced changes to their broadcasting line-up ahead of the Jakarta E-Prix, with long-time commentator Jack Nicholls leaving the series with immediate effect. Nicholls has led commentary for the all-electric series since its inception in 2014, his voice and energy quicky becoming synonymous with the sport and its growth. The reasons behind Nicholl’s…
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Honda has confirmed that it will make a full scale return to Formula 1 with Aston Martin in 2026. Leaving and Returning Honda left F1 at the end of the 2021 season after a seven year stay culminating in a Drivers Championship with Max Verstappen and Redbull. Although Honda had left, they had loaned the…
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Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champ, might leave Mercedes, for Ferrari in a cool £40m Deal! Can you believe it? Ferrari is reportedly dangling a jaw-dropping £40m in front of Lewis Hamilton to tempt him away from Mercedes. This potential move has set the F1 world abuzz with excitement and speculation. At 38 years old,…
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TV Coverage for this weekends Monaco GP, which had previously managed by Tele Monte Carlo, will now be controlled by Formula 1. This will be one of the first times that the “world feed” had been managed solely by Formula 1. Why The Change? Traditionally, Monaco’s on track feed was produced by Tele Monte Carlo…
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Question… Who was the Highest Earning F1 Driver 22/23? In a surprise turn of events, Lewis Hamilton outearned Max Verstappen despite his disastrous F1 season, becoming the Highest Earning F1 driver from May 2022 to May 2023. In total, Hamilton pocketed a whopping $65m/£52m, versus Verstappen who trailed closely behind with $64m/£51m. On the field,…
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Alpha Tauri are expecting a major boost in performance that will help them catch up to the midfield with their new Upgrade Package Right now Alpha Tauri are going through a rough patch. They’re sitting at P9 in the constructor standings, barely ahead of their rivals Williams by just one point. Both the team and…
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Due to unprecedented rainfall in the region surrounding the Imola GP track, it has been decided that the Imola Grand Prix will not go ahead this weekend. Formula 1 had been in discussions with all relevant parties and authorities, with the outcome being that they would be unable to provide a safe environment for the…
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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Jeopardy! F1 Staff Told to Stay Away Due to Devastating Flooding The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is facing a major crisis! As heavy rain relentlessly pours down on Imola, Formula 1 employees have been issued a stern warning: do not travel to the circuit! Italian authorities have evacuated thousands of…
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The return of the Malaysia GP is “just a matter of time” according to the Motorsport Association Malaysia president. Formula 1 raced their from 1999 until 2017 at the Sepang International Circuit. It dropped of the calendar for the 2018 onwards. The decision to cancel their contract early was taken due to increased costs hosting…
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Mercedes Upgrades Imola! Toto Confident of Improvements Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Mercedes, the once-unstoppable force in Formula 1, is desperately trying to dig themselves out of their current slump. The Mercedes team is hoping that their upcoming upgrade at Imola will be the secret sauce they need to turn the tide in their…
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It’s an agonizing wait for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as they must hold on for three more grands prix before McLaren introduces a significant upgrade package. The major McLaren Upgrades for the MCL60 are slated for the F1 Canadian Grand Prix in June and the F1 British Grand Prix in July. Unfortunately, before we…
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Formula 1 tyre supplier, Pirelli will bring in a tougher compound for the British Grand Prix and the rest of the 2023 season. The Italian manufacturer has been amazed by the development rate after the opening five races of the season. Teams have been progressing much quicker than pre-season data suggested. There are no fears…
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Daniel Ricciardo and Nyck De Vries are the target of paddock gossip. Daniel Ricciardo and Nyck de vries may be inline for a switcheroo at Alpha Tauri according to various paddock rumours. De Vries hasn’t been doing so well this season, and people started speculating when Ricciardo paid a visit to Faenza recently. Ricciardo, who’s…
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Boston just got faster. Ever wanted to race around the streets of Vegas? Or be the next Lewis Hamilton? The F1 Arcade makes it possible. Based in Boston Seaport, the first US F1 Arcade venue will open in early 2024. Sim Racing Success Following the success of the flagship venue in St Pauls and the…
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The Miami GP had all the ingredients to produce a classic, however the final product was just ok. With some drivers out of position, the Miami GP could have served up a classic Formula 1 race, however it may not have been the classic we al hoped for, but it was a decent enough race…
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A lack of grip It was an exciting first session at the Miami GP as the drivers struggled for the grip with the newly-laid track in 2023. Nico Hulkenburg had a scary moment as he almost hitting the barriers powers sliding out of a corner. The mistakes continued as Lewis Hamilton’s session almost came to…
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The F1 Miami GP Free Practice is here and we have the lowdown on what happened through both sessions. FP1: Russell Dominates for Mercedes, Outpacing Hamilton in Miami Mercedes showed a strong comeback in the opening practice session in Miami after a challenging weekend in Baku. George Russell outperformed his teammate Lewis Hamilton to secure…
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With no live coverage of the F1 Academy, it comes as quite the surprise to most, that the F1 Academy will get the Drive To Survive treatment in a new docuseries. F1 Academy Partners With Hello Sunshine Formula 1 has just announced a partnership with production company Hello Sunshine for a new docuseries covering the…
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Fernando Alonso’s support for Lance Stroll was evident in the race in Baku In a display of camaraderie during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso revealed his commitment to assisting his teammate, Lance Stroll, in his future role as the face of the Aston Martin Formula 1 team. Alonso values Stroll’s potential as a long-term…
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George Russell criticizes Max Verstappen’s remarks after the post-sprint race incident In the aftermath of the sprint race, George Russell voiced his dissatisfaction with Max Verstappen’s comments towards him, stating that Verstappen “let himself down” with his choice of words. The clash between Verstappen and Russell occurred on the first lap at Turn 2, leading…