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According to Bernie Ecclestone, Lewis Hamilton should only have six Championship wins. Ecclestone believes Michael Schumacher’s seven Championship victories should remain the record, revealing he believes Lewis Hamilton should not have received the 2008 title. Lewis Hamilton is no stranger to being caught up in controversy by fans and the media over the years. Many…
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Today Formula 1 announced Susie Wolff as the managing director of the F1 Academy series, which will launch next month. The F1 academy aims to develop and prepare young female drivers for a career in motorsport whilst also acting as a stepping stone, towards a more diverse Formula 1 grid. The new series was announced…
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Tottenham Hotspur have announced a new partnership with Formula 1 to have a go-karting track built under their football stadium. The venue will become the longest indoor track to feature in London and is set to be built under the South Stand. The karting experience is being hailed as a long term alliance and aims…
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NEW SEASON NEW DRAMA The fifth edition of the Netflix Formula 1 series Drive to Survive premiered on Friday 24th February, just in time to perfectly set us up for the 2023 season. Sports documentaries can often be a tough sell to audiences outside of that particular fandom, but every now and then, a series…
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As the 2023 Formula 1 season edges closer, it was time for the teams to reveal their brand new cars. Smothered with big brands, investments, and sponsors, spectators are always hopeful of big launch parties and dramatic car reveals. Throughout the years we have had the 2004 Renault revealed in the largest opera house in…
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Mercedes is happy that the new car isn’t as prone to bouncing like the W13 after the opening day of winter testing. This time last year Mercedes was plagued by huge amounts of porpoising – which crippled their season early on – and ‘masked’ an issue relating to the rear suspension being too stiff and…
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The first of a three-day pre-season test saw Max Verstappen top the timesheets completing a total of 157 laps – more than anyone else as he was the only driver to do both the morning and afternoon sessions. His time was just 0.029s quicker than Alonso’s in the Aston Martin, however, the Spaniard completed his…
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SILVERSTONE INTERACTIVE MUSEUM REVIEW With the 2023 Formula 1 season just around the corner, I’m sure you’re excited to see your favourite drivers return to the track. As a Formula 1 fan, nothing beats race weekends. But sometimes, there are no races. What then? What do you do, on dare I say it…on non-race weekends?…
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Alpine have launched their 2023 challenger in an event in London. Alpine are the last team to launch their car for 2023 and will be hoping to hold onto fourth place and push closer to the top three on the grid. THE A523 Alpine’s 2023 challenger has a solid foundation to build on, however they…
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Mercedes reveal all new Black Livery for 2023 Challenger. Mercedes reveal the W14 on an online launch this morning with a return to black in a bid to reduce weight. “We were overweight last year”, “This year we have figured out where we can squeeze out every single gram. So now history repeats itself. “You…
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Mercedes driver George Russell turns 25 today, heading into his 5th season in Formula One with the Mercedes AMG Petronas Team. Russell was born and bred in King’s Lynn, a true British boy at heart. View this post on Instagram A post shared by EverythingF1 (@joinef1) Williams debut George made the step into F1 in…
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Aston Martin pulled back the Union Jack covers on the AMR23, the car that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will hope to push Aston Martin up the grid in 2023. The 2022 season was a disappointment for the Aston Martin team. The historic brand only managed to secure eighth in the constructors championship at the…
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McLaren revealed their new 2023 car this afternoon at their technology centre in Woking. The MCL60, named in the mark of the team’s 60th anniversary this year, goes against the naming pattern that has been used over the past few seasons. McLaren CEO Zak Brown said: “Being one of the oldest teams on the Formula…
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Pierre Gasly was signed by Alpine to replace Fernand Alonso ahead off this season and has said he has “developed in all areas” since the disappointment of his Red Bull move in 2019. The Frenchman, who has spent much of his career at Toro Rosso and Alpha Tauri as it was re- named, was signed…
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President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is set to take a step back from everyday operations of Formula One. Sulayem’s plans following 2021 After Sulayem was elected FIA President in December of 2021 with a restructuring plan for the FIA’s F1 operations, it is said he will be handing the responsibility to the director of single seated…
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Alfa Romeo have revealed a version of the new car ahead of the 2023 season that’s not just the livery, making them the first team to do so. It will be the last year of the Italian marque’s sponsorship of Sauber before the transition to Audi for 2026, with the team unveiling a striking red…
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Formula 1 has gone through many changes in the 21st century. The introduction of DRS, designs of cars to encourage closer racing, Turbo-Hybrid engines and many many more. As we wait for the 2023 Formula 1 season to kick off in Bahrain, I have created a list of the top 20 F1 races from the…
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The FIA has confirmed the six power unit manufacturers that have registered to be suppliers from 2026 to 2030. The new rule set is centred around increased electrification from the MGU-K and the removal of the very expensive and complex MGU-H along with a fully sustainable fuel. Audi will be partnering with Sauber and producing…
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Red Bull have revealed the livery that they will run in 2023 on an RB18 show car. The Milton Keynes squad opted to do its season launch in New York in front of US title sponsor Oracle. The main news is that Ford will be returning to the sport and part funding the Red Bull…
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It has been confirmed after weeks of speculation that the US Car manufacturer Ford will return to Formula 1 in 2026. The news breaks on the same day as the Red Bull 2023 livery release where it is expected that the team will announce their partnership with the US car marque Ford. “Ford is a…