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Lewis Hamilton has admitted it would be a “privilege” to work with fabled designer, Adrian Newey in 2025. The British driver will join Ferrari next season.
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The F1 ACADEMY 2024 season is heating up, as anticipation mounts for the upcoming showdown on the streets of Miami. With drivers gearing up to for a fresh challenge in the heart of the United States, the stage is set for a gripping weekend of racing. The spotlight falls on Mercedes’ standout racer, Doriane Pin,…
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Yesterday Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes introduced F1 on Fifth Avenue in New York through a collaborative event with Whatsapp. The event, aimed at promoting Mercedes‘ partnership with Whatsapp, the Meta-owned instant messaging service, reunited Lewis Hamilton with the W12. He took the car for a spin on New York’s Fifth Avenue, introducing the sport to…
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P9 might not be the result a driver like Lewis Hamilton would want to aim for, but that’s how things went at the Chinese GP. After lining up for today’s race in 18th position and the struggle with soft tires in the first stint, the 7-time world champion was grateful to even get to the…
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The Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix marked its return to the Shanghai International Circuit with an intense Sprint Qualifying session under varied weather conditions. The new format, featuring a Sprint race on Saturday, began with qualifying rounds on Friday. The weather played a significant role, impacting tyre choices and driving strategies. In the 12-minute SQ1…
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Ferrari have confirmed the deal to bring 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari from 2025. The Ex-Mercedes driver will partner Charles Leclerc. The Deal In a move that has sent Formula 1 fans worldwide into a frenzy, Lewis Hamilton has activated a release option in his contract and is leaving the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1…
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Mika Salo, who achieved two podiums in Formula 1 between 1994-2002, recognises the benefits of sim racing in real-life driving Simucube is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of sim racing hardware and offers some of the most immersive, real-life driving experiences from the comfort of your own home. Being the choice for many pro drivers,…
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Despite much promise of a return to the top step, Mercedes once again struggled this year, with their first winless season since 2011. The end of 2022 left many Mercedes fans hopeful of a return to the highs of 2021. Although only achieving one win, Mercedes driver George Russell proved the W13 had some pace…
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We’re often told that F1 has never been more competitive, but is this really true? When was Formula 1 most competitive? The current F1 grid is incredibly close. Lets take Monaco as an example as the circuit has remained around two miles long, give or take, since the first Grand Prix was run there in…
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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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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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James Allison has returned to his role as Mercedes technical director after a management reshuffle within the team. He replaces Mike Elliott who has come under increasing pressure following a shaky start to the season. It was recently rumoured that Elliott was close to the chopping block. Although the team improved in Australia with both…
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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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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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Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has admitted he has no alternative if Lewis Hamilton decides to leave. The seven-time champion has a contract till the end of the season and there is yet to be word on an extension. Reports have said that all parties have chosen to focus on improving performance of the W14.…
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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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As qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix got underway, the focus was on Ferrari and Red Bull – Would Red Bull dominate the rest of the field? What is Ferrari’s true pace? Q1 – All Eyes On The Bottom Five The pit light went green and all 20 drivers were released under the lights…
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Lewis Hamilton has said he didn’t choose the best words when criticising Mercedes’ struggles after the Bahrain Grand Prix. After a poor start to the season for the former eight-time constructors’ champions, coming home a distant fifth and seventh at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton said in a BBC Radio 5 Live interview in…
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Nick Chester will join the Andretti team as technical director for its Formula 1 dream, he is expected to start his tenure this month. Chester succeeded James Allison as technical director of the Renault F1 team in 2013, transitioning with the team from Lotus to Renault and remaining with the team until 2020. He departed…