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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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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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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…
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Adrian Newey Commits to Red Bull Racing with Contract Extension, Bolstering Championship Aspirations
Red Bull’s Dominance Continues as Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey, Renews Contract Red Bull Racing’s chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, has officially agreed to a contract extension with the team, putting an end to speculations about his future, according to a report from Motorsport.com. Newey, a legendary designer in Formula 1, has been a fundamental…
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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend saw a VERY late change to the structure of “Sprint Weekend”, ushering in new systems and a new weekend format. And I absolutely hated it! F1 need to either s**t or get off the pot when it comes to Sprints. The Good The Sprint Weekend changes for the Baku weekend…
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F1 Race Results: Baku GP – The race results are in; a Red Bull 1-2, a Russell controversy and a potential human pile up… The Street Track King is back. Perez showed dominance across the streets of Baku this weekend with a double win. After the Spring Break we returned to Baku with a new…
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F1 Sprint: Baku GP – Sergio takes the first Sprint of the season This week is the debut of the new F1 Sprint weekend in the Baku GP. We have already had Qualifying for the main race on Friday. Today was a dedicated Sprint event. Sergio takes first place from Leclerc and the wounded Max…
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Googling how to watch the F1 Academy races? Scrolling the F1 Academy website? Only to find that the new all-female racing series will only be shown via live timing. Aka there will be no live coverage of the F1 Academy in the opening rounds. To say we are disappointed would be an understatement. It’s a…
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F1 qualifying: Baku GP – Max Verstappen narrowly misses out on P1 as Charles Leclerc grabs pole in Azerbaijan. Quali 1 This qualifying session had lots of red flags, and Charles Leclerc ended up being the fastest when time ran out. Man, those red flags are getting a real workout this season, and this session…
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After much speculation and discussions, Formula 1 has announced a new sprint format for the Sprint Weekends, reducing the amount of Free Practice Sessions and turning Saturday into “Sprint Day” The New System The new system, which will be used at all Sprint weekends will now follow this schedule: Friday Saturday Sunday Sprint Shootout Qualifying…
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With only 23 races in the calendar only 1% of fans will attend a Formula 1 race. So if you’re heading to a race this year, consider yourself lucky. To say you’re in the minority would certainly be an understatement. Limited races, and limited budget means not every fan gets the opportunity to attend… According…
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The new programme aims to support development of new talent into top-level motorsport. McLaren has announced the formation of the McLaren Driver Development programme, led by former McLaren test driver, F1 driver and Le Mans winner, Emanuele Pirro. The programme will support drivers from karting to professional racing, with the aim of facilitating the progression…
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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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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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Is a Move to Ferrari on the cards for Lewis Hamilton? It’s no secret that seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton has been less than satisfied by the Mercedes cars’ performance over the past two seasons. The British driver has made it clear that he is seeking that eighth title, leading to speculation that…
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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…