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Finland’s Valtteri Bottas is back with the Mercedes F1 squad following three seasons at Sauber, agreeing to become a reserve driver. The 35-year-old spent five campaigns at Mercedes from 2017-2021, playing a key role in helping them win all five Constructors’ Championship titles during that period. Although Bottas ultimately fell short in each season against…
Red Bull Racing has confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace Sergio Pérez as Max Verstappen’s teammate for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Although this marks a significant step in Lawson’s rising career, the decision has sparked debate as Yuki Tsunoda, Lawson’s Racing Bulls teammate, has once again been overlooked for a promotion to the senior…
Earlier this year, it was announced that Madrid would be the new host of the Spanish Grand Prix. With a ten-year deal signed from 2026 to 2035. The FIA just announced that the grand prix will now also feature the FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships. The newly signed ten-year deal brings the junior…
Speaking to Sky Sports following confirmation of the exit of Sergio Pérez from Red Bull Racing, team boss Christian Horner discussed what went on following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Despite repeatedly stating he would be on the grid next year with Red Bull during media sessions as the season went on, it was confirmed…
The F1 career of Red Bull Racing’s Sergio Pérez has come to an end — at least for the time being — as an agreement has been reached that sees the 34-year-old leave the team. After surviving strong rumours ahead of the summer break that Daniel Ricciardo would replace him, his journey has now ended…
Mercedes has endured a rocky road in recent years, and 2024 was no exception, marking their worst finish in the standings during the turbo hybrid era finishing in fourth place among the top four teams. Despite these struggles, the team clinched four wins and four poles, making it their best season since the ground effect…
Pascal Wehrlein has praised the safety of the Formula E cars following his heavy crash at the São Paulo E-Prix. He feared to be struck by one of his rivals after being flipped upside down. What happened The reigning world champion started the event from pole position but found himself with an early exit in…
Aston Martin’s 2024 season has been a continuation of the struggles they faced in the latter half of 2023. This year the team failed to reclaim their early momentum of the last campaign, with the team finishing in fifth place, way behind the top runners in terms of points. Mercedes in 4th had a gap…
An interesting topic is the tough pondering of whether historical tracks such as Zandvoort should remain on the F1 calendar in lieu of more recent entries that can provide the championship with much more money. Losing the history of the sport The question arose because the contract tying Zandvoort to F1 has not been renewed…
The 2024 F1 season concluded with Aston Martin securing points at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, providing a bittersweet end to a challenging year — and Team Principal Mike Krack offered a candid assessment of the team’s performance, shedding light on their struggles and plans to rebuild momentum in the coming seasons. A tough season…
