Magdalena Put

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff in the paddock ahead of the F1 Austrian GP
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Wolff addresses Russell’s F1 contract status amid Verstappen talks

As speculation continues to swirl around George Russell’s future with Mercedes and the team’s potential interest in signing Max Verstappen, Toto Wolff has shed some light on the current state of play ahead of the F1 Austrian GP. Mercedes have yet to announce their driver line-up for next year. While rising talent Kimi Antonelli is…

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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in the paddock during the F1 Canadian GP 2025
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Piastri confirms he and Norris are still free to race heading into F1 Austrian GP despite Canada clash

Oscar Piastri has confirmed that he and McLaren teammate Lando Norris are still “free to race” heading into the F1 Austrian GP despite their recent clash in Canada. Norris was chasing Piastri for fourth in the closing stages of the race, when he made an ill-advised move, clipping his teammate and squeezing himself against the…

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Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar speaks with Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko in the paddock during the F1 Canadian GP weekend
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Hadjar admits he’s not yet ready for Red Bull F1 promotion as a rookie

Speaking ahead of the F1 Canadian GP, rookie driver Isack Hadjar admitted he’s “curious” about the challenge of stepping up to Red Bull and partnering Max Verstappen, but also recognised he’s not yet “ready” for that leap.  After the heartbreak of crashing out on the formation lap on his F1 debut in Australia, Hadjar has…

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Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton and team boss Fred Vasseur in the paddock ahead of the F1 Monaco GP 2025
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Hamilton backs Vasseur as Italian media scrutiny intensifies ahead of F1 Canadian GP

Both Lewis Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc have voiced their support for team principal Fred Vasseur as speculation swirls about his future with Ferrari ahead of the F1 Canadian GP. Several Italian publications have recently raised questions about Vasseur’s leadership, hinting at internal tensions and feelings of disillusionment within the team.  Vasseur took over after…

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McLaren team, including team principal Andrea Stella, celebrates Oscar Piastri's win at the F1 Spanish GP
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Stella praises Piastri’s progress after standout F1 Spanish GP performance

Team principal Andrea Stella reflected on McLaren’s impressive outing at the F1 Spanish GP, where Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris delivered a strong 1-2 finish. Piastri extended his lead in the Drivers’ standings after a dominant lights-to- flag victory at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, finishing ahead of his McLaren teammate and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. While…

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McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris on track during FP1 at the F1 Spanish GP 2025
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F1 | FP1 | Spanish GP | Norris quickest ahead of Verstappen and Hamilton as Haas and Williams run rookie drivers 

The F1 Spanish GP weekend kicks off with FP1. Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosts round nine of the 2025 F1 championship, and the final race of the European triple header.  The clampdown on flexi wings is the big talking point heading into the weekend. It received a mixed response across the paddock, with some downplaying its…

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the paddock on media day in Barcelona ahead of the F1 Spanish GP
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Verstappen downplays impact of flexi wing clampdown ahead of F1 Spanish GP

Max Verstappen has downplayed the significance of the FIA’s new clampdown on front wing flexibility ahead of the F1 Spanish GP, stating that he doesn’t expect it to drastically shake up the pecking order.  The introduction of the long-awaited TD018 this weekend in Barcelona aims to limit the aerodynamic advantages gained from flexible front wings,…

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Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur during an event in the fanzone ahead of the F1 Monaco GP 2025
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Vasseur cautiously optimistic about Ferrari’s prospects after podium finish at F1 Monaco GP

Team principal Fred Vasseur explained how Ferrari went from bracing for a tough weekend to rueing a missed opportunity for back-to-back wins at the F1 Monaco GP. Just a week ago, the idea of Ferrari being a front-runner in Monaco seemed unlikely, especially after the underwhelming qualifying performance on home soil in Imola. On Thursday,…

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Charles Leclerc exits Ferrari garage during FP2 of F1 Monaco GP 2025
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F1 | FP1 | Monaco GP | Eventful start to the weekend with Leclerc fastest following early collision with Stroll

The F1 Monaco GP kicks off with Friday morning practice on a sunny day in the principality.  As a reminder, a mandatory two-stop strategy has been introduced for this year’s race, in an attempt to inject more unpredictability into the spectacle on Sunday. Oscar Piastri is still leading the championship standings heading into the weekend,…

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc sits in the Thursday drivers' press conference ahead of the F1 Monaco GP 2025
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Leclerc concedes chances of a repeat F1 Monaco GP win are “low” as he anticipates a challenging weekend ahead for Ferrari

Charles Leclerc is managing expectations ahead of the F1 Monaco GP, citing Ferrari’s weakness in low-speed corners as a key concern. Leclerc is coming into the weekend as the most recent Monaco Grand Prix winner. Though his efforts to convert starting positions into podium finishes at home have been thwarted multiple times in recent years, he…

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