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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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With the chequered flag of the Saudi Arabian GP falling, it became clear that one of the front running teams are not happy, and no it’s not Ferrari. Mercedes have built a reputation as being one of the best, recently however things have not been well on and off track. Is this the Fall of…
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New Scalextric Exhibition The Silverstone Museum is bringing two iconic British brands together this Easter with the launch of the ultimate Scalextric track. So for those of you who haven’t quite mastered go karting. Or only have your Lego Land license, this is the perfect exhibition for you. If you’ve ever wanted to race around…
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In what will worry the rest of the F1 grid. Redbull produced another powerful display, winning the Saudi Arabian GP with another 1-2 win. In a race that will not go down as a classic, Redbull showed that they are in a league of their own. With mechanical issues in qualifying forcing Verstappen to start…
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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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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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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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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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Red Bull Masterclass but the Weekend Belongs to Fernando and Aston Martin in Bahrain! It has been a long wait for the 2023 season to start but it was finally here and boy was Bahrain worth the wait? (unless you are a McLaren/Ferrari fan!) Red Bull look impossible to beat and Aston Martin show Mercedes…
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Charles Leclerc may face a grid penalty after using both available energy stores before the end of the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix. Only one race in, Charles Leclerc has already had a tough start to the 2023 Formula 1 season. From abandoning his last flying lap in Qualifying due to team orders to preserve tyres…
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Mercedes Are Finally Ready To Change Concept After Their Laclustre Performance In Qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix. After months of defending the zero pod design Concept that Mercedes have followed for the last 2 seasons. Toto Wolff is finally ready to admit that in order to get back to the top in Formula 1,…
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Fernando Alonso has said that fifth place on his debut for Aston Martin is “unreal” and after numerous career choices that haven’t played into his favour, the decision to move to Silverstone based team seems to have paid off with the AMR23 looking like a front running car. After topping FP2 and FP3, he was…
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It was the perfect start to Max Verstappen’s 2023 campaign as he took pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez by 0.138s. Behind is an all-Ferrari second row, with Leclerc managing to grab P3 despite not doing a second run to save a set of fresh softs for the…
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It was once again Fernando Alonso making the headlines in the Aston Martin ahead of the last practice session before Qualifying. However, the track was much hotter, probably by around 10-15 degrees, than it will be during Qualifying and therefore running in FP3 must be taken with a pinch of salt. While most went out…
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With the AMR23 topping the timing sheets, all the hype around the alleged wind tunnel numbers and possible race winning pace looks to be true. Alonso went a tenth quicker than Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez in FP2 – and appeared incredibly strong on the long run averages – only a couple of tenths off…
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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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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…