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The fallout from the Qatar Grand Prix has sparked one of the most intense rivalries of the Formula 1 season. Max Verstappen calls George Russell a “backstabber”, marking a new low in their relationship, after their clash over a cooldown lap incident and a fiery stewards’ meeting. The reigning world champion didn’t hold back, accusing…
On Thursday in his Abu Dhabi GP written media session, George Russell hit back firmly regarding the comments of Max Verstappen in the post-race press conference and to TV broadcasters in Qatar. Russell gives his side of the story Verstappen said he lost all respect for Russell because of his behaviour away from the cameras…
In a remarkable media session at the Abu Dhabi GP, Toto Wolff joined George Russell as the pair engaged in a war of words with various members of the Red Bull Racing squad. While the British driver hit back hard at Max Verstappen following the Dutchman’s scathing words about him after the Qatar GP, the…
Despite an overall intense Grand Prix weekend this past one in Qatar, and one that is lining up to be an interesting one in a few days time in Abu Dhabi, there has been one overhanging controversy in the F1 world: the rumours of mismanagement and intense control within the FIA. Following the departure of…
With a heated battle taking place for sixth place in the constructors’ championship, Haas needed both Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen to maximise their potential at the F1 Qatar GP. However, it was a weekend of mixed fortunes, and the American team now sits five points behind Alpine going into the final race of the…
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner reflects on last weekend’s Qatar GP. He weighs in on the safety car issues as well as Norris’ controversial penalty. Following Max Verstappen’s strong drive to victory at last weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, a key talking point was the faulty safety car lights. Following the announcement that the safety…
Carlos Sainz was at the receiving end of some bad luck during Sunday’s Qatar GP, and feels he has done some “damage limitation” by crossing the line in sixth. The outgoing Ferrari driver started sixth as well, and was looking up halfway through the race when a puncture spoiled his plans. To add insult to…
McLaren definitely missed their goal at the past race in Qatar, although Oscar Piastri finished on the podium. As they arrived to Lusail, they had one goal: have a 45-point gap or more over Ferrari and it would allow them to be Constructors’ Champions, their first championship of that kind since 1998. Despite Oscar Piastri…
McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella shared his feelings following the penalties at the F1 Qatar GP. The weekend saw Lando Norris handed a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for failing to slow under yellow flag conditions. FIA shake-ups prompted Stella to urge clarity and consistency in governance. Speaking after the race, Stella addressed the penalty situation directly,…
Today, Formula 1 and the promoter of the Dutch GP announced a one-year contract extension, meaning F1 will race in Zandvoort until the end of the 2026 season. The Dutch GP returned in 2021 after a 36-year absence from the sport. Right on time to see local hero Max Verstappen mounting his first Championship campaign….
