Category: F1 News
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Felipe Massa takes next step in bid to strip Lewis Hamilton of F1 title as lawsuit filed
Former McLaren star Lewis Hamilton defeated Felipe Massa to win the 2008 Drivers’ Championship. In relation to the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix “crashgate” incident, Felipe Massa’s legal team has sued Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One Management, and the FFA. Lewis Hamilton won the drivers’ championship that year, and Massa now maintains that the outcome of a… Read more
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Red Bull change Max Verstappen stance as Mercedes boss Toto Wolff sent clear message
Recently, there has been talk of Max Verstappen making an unexpected switch from Red Bull to Mercedes. Christian Horner, the CEO of Red Bull, has stated that he will not obstruct Max Verstappen’s path should the Dutchman choose to look for a new challenge elsewhere. Recently, Verstappen made hints that he might leave Red Bull… Read more
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Lando Norris made decision despite blocking Red Bull and Mercedes moves
Following a strong 2023 season, Lando Norris garnered interest over the winter from some of the biggest teams in Formula One. Readers of Express Sport believe that Lando Norris signed a new contract with McLaren at the right time. In January, the 24-year-old made a commitment to a new long-term contract amid rumors that he… Read more
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George Russell admits Mercedes struggles as Brit gives alarming W15 assessment
After a disappointing performance at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, George Russell was worried about the speed of his Mercedes. Rather than crediting their competitors’ advancements, George Russell has linked Mercedes’ difficulties at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to the Silver Arrows “getting slower.” After struggling with an unfavorable strategy, teammate Lewis Hamilton crossed the… Read more
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McLaren chief opens door to Max Verstappen switch as Red Bull ace ‘top of the list’
Zak Brown is keeping an eye on the defending champion, despite McLaren having one of the strongest driver lineups on the circuit. CEO of McLaren Racing Zak Brown acknowledged that if there was an open seat, Max Verstappen would be at the top of the list. As the unrest in his team’s camp worsens, there… Read more
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Lewis Hamilton sends message to Toto Wolff as Mercedes ‘miles off’ at Saudi Arabian GP
Following yet another challenging performance at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday, Lewis Hamilton was left feeling frustrated. Following his only P9 finish at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has declared that “big changes” are required from the Mercedes team. Hamilton had hoped to continue in Jeddah following a… Read more
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Red Bull plunged into chaos as Max Verstappen threatens to quit after suspension hint
Max Verstappen, the three-time world champion of Formula 1, dropped a bombshell when he said he might leave Red Bull Racing in the event that close friend and team advisor Helmut Marko left. If team advisor Helmut Marko is forced out of Red Bull Racing, Max Verstappen has threatened to leave the team. Verstappen’s mentor,… Read more
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Helmut Marko facing possible Red Bull suspension as off-track disruptions continue
Red Bull’s off-track story may soon enter a significant new chapter as senior advisor Helmut Marko concedes that a suspension ahead of the Australian Grand Prix is a “theoretical possibility.” After Red Bull dismissed a case brought against team principal Christian Horner by a fellow employee, Jos Verstappen, the father of the team’s star driver… Read more
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Toto Wolff jumps to Lewis Hamilton’s defence after Mercedes star slapped with fine
In advance of this Saturday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was fined for his antics. As per Toto Wolff’s statement, Lewis Hamilton and Logan Sargeant’s Thursday FP2 near-miss was not intentional. Mercedes was fined £12,800 (€15,000) by the seven-time world champion for a “serious failure” in communications. During the FP2 session on Thursday, Hamilton… Read more
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Lewis Hamilton hit with £12,800 fine after Sargeant and Sainz lodge complaints
After a close call on the track during the second practice session of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton found himself in hot water. Mercedes was fined £12,800 (€15,000) for a “serious failure” in communications following an incident in which Logan Sargeant and Lewis Hamilton almost collided in Saudi Arabia. In an attempt to… Read more