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Verstappen: “I don’t really think about being invincible” as he eyes 10th straight win at F1 Australian GP

Magdalena Put6 months ago6 months ago08 mins

Having won every race since the Japanese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen finds himself on the verge of equaling his own record for most consecutive race wins in Formula 1 history. Verstappen acknowledged the feat but noted that chasing records is not something he gives much thought to, opting instead for a more grounded race-by-race approach….

“Complete bullshit” — Komatsu strongly rejects Haas was unsporting with tactics in F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Melis Öktür6 months ago6 months ago09 mins

Ayao Komatsu, the boss of Haas Formula 1, has called the team’s alleged “unsportsmanlike” behavior during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix “complete bullshit.” Kevin Magnussen received a 10-second penalty for contact with Alex Albon at turn 4 on the restart, and he followed it up with another after passing Yuki Tsunoda off track at the…

Daniel Ricciardo sitting in the press conference ahead of the Australian Grand Prix

“I know I can still do it” — Ricciardo brushes off criticism of his early season performance ahead of home F1 race

Luke-John Buckle6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Daniel Ricciardo is adamant that he is his own worst critic after recent criticism by Helmut Marko. The Australian was beaten by his RB teammate Yuki Tsunoda in both qualifying and the race last time out in Saudi Arabia. This lacklustre result prompted Marko to criticise him scathingly in his Speedweek column: “There is a…

Lewis Hamilton says FIA President has “never” had his backing, calls for more transparency and accountability in F1

Sushmita Balakrishnan6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Yesterday, F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff disclosed that she had personally filed a criminal case against the FIA in the French courts. Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell believe that the FIA needs to have transparency and take accountability with regards to Wolff’s case in a such male dominated sport. Last December, the…

Carlos Sainz hails medical advancements for quick F1 return in Australian Grand Prix: “I’m confident I can jump in the car tomorrow”

Ewout Albrecht6 months ago6 months ago014 mins

Carlos Sainz was fully participating in the traditional Thursday media duties for the Australian Grand Prix after his appendectomy just 14 days prior. After feeling unwell on the Wednesday in Jeddah he did participate in practice on Thursday, but it soon became clear his appendix was misbehaving and surgery was necessary. He was replaced for the remainder of the weekend by Ollie Bearman who made an impressive debut for the Scuderia, being the first one to do so since Arturo Merzario.

Hulkenberg claims Bearman now faces extra pressure for F2 success: “If he is not doing well there, the Jeddah race will be forgotten in two days”

David Coath6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

Following a sensational F1 debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oliver Bearman is a name on everyone’s lips as a potential regular starter on an F1 grid in 2025. Haas F1 Team could be the team that benefits from his talent. Although Nico Hulkenberg warns that there is now a lot more pressure on…

Susie Wolff files criminal complaint against FIA after December statements

Rachel Stephens6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

Susie Wolff, Managing Director of the F1 Academy series, former racing driver and partner of Mercedes F1 team principal, Toto Wolff, has taken legal action against the FIA. Following a media frenzy, claims that F1 teams had complained to the FIA, and several suggestions of a potential breach of confidentiality between Wolff and her husband,…

FIA Ethics Committee clears President of interference allegations regarding F1 events last season

Öykü Ceylan6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

In a recent development, the FIA Ethics Committee has concluded its investigation into alleged interference during Formula One events in 2023. Following a independent inquiry, the committee found no evidence to support claims against FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. According to the official press release, “the Ethics Committee were unanimous in their determination that there…

Wolff keen to avoid Horner “trap” and make complaints about F1 dominance, praises Red Bull for being “in a different league”

Sushmita Balakrishnan6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Red Bull has dominated Formula One since 2022 after the regulation changes and Max Verstappen is the driver the beat. The Dutchman has won a staggering 36 out of the 46 races since the return of ground effect cars, with Red Bull taking out 40 overall. Meanwhile, 8 in a row Constructors’ Championship winners Mercedes…

Red Bull: Drifting “a long way” from successful RB19 would have been “an unwise choice” with RB20 F1 car

David Coath6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

Red Bull Racing chief engineer Paul Monaghan has said that the RB20 is “probably the last big roll of the dice” in terms of car design before the 2026 reset of rules. Monaghan says that there will also be decisions made soon about how to split resources into next year so that there is sufficient…