Steve Hallam has spoken to Pit Debrief about Lewis Hamilton, the astonishing 2008 F1 Brazilian GP ending in his final race in the sport and at McLaren, and the incredible 2007 season involving the Brit and Fernando Alonso.
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Exclusive: Hallam hopes Hamilton gets eighth F1 title after “disgraceful” ending at 2021 Abu Dhabi GP

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, former F1 engineer Steve Hallam discussed his time with Lewis Hamilton at McLaren, and his hopes the Ferrari driver will make it eight Drivers’ Championships at the Scuderia. At the 2021 F1 Abu Dhabi GP, the now 105-time race winner looked set to win…

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Alex Wurz has given his say on swearing in F1 as GPDA chairman.
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GPDA chairman Wurz says F1 drivers “can’t be authentic without swearing”

The FIA has recently updated its guidelines in the International Sporting Code, and there is now harsher punishment if drivers end up swearing, or other language the FIA deems harmful — former F1 driver and GPDA chairman Alex Wurz has given his thoughts on it. If Max Verstappen used an expletive in a press conference,…

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Christian Horner, Zak Brown and Alex Wurz have given their take on the axing of Johnny Herbert as an F1/FIA steward ahead of the 2025 season.

Horner says Herbert F1 steward axe “absolutely the right decision”

The recent decision that Johnny Herbert will no longer serve as a F1 steward has reignited discussions about professionalism in stewarding — a topic Christian Horner, Zak Brown and Alex Wurz talked about with Sky Sports. The move raises important questions about whether officials should be allowed to straddle both regulatory and media roles in…

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Max Verstappen talks with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the pitlane during 2024 Hungarian GP qualifying
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Swearing, sanctions, and suspensions: is the FIA overreaching with its new misconduct guidelines?

The FIA has introduced revisions to the International Sporting Code, outlining new misconduct guidelines that could lead to severe penalties, including full suspensions and points deductions. The draconian new guidelines have caused quite a stir within the Formula 1 community, raising questions about the governing body’s relationship with drivers and its leadership under FIA president…

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Lando Norris in the McLaren garage during the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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Lando Norris talks about new approaches for F1 2025 objectives

Ahead of the 2025 season, McLaren’s Lando Norris knows what to do to take the drivers’ championship title from Max Verstappen’s hands this year. Norris took second place in the World Drivers’ Championship and was within 44 points behind during the Dutchman’s 10-race winless streak. Ultimately, the reigning champion took a commanding victory in São…

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Helmut Marko admits it is a possibility that Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull F1 if they cannot provide him with a competitive car.
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“No reason” for Verstappen to stay at Red Bull F1 if car is not competitive — Marko

Helmut Marko says Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull F1 would be understandable if they do not deliver him a competitive car. The Milton Keynes-based squad started the season with a pace advantage. Verstappen maximised it with four wins from the first five F1 Grands Prix of 2024. He was leading at Albert Park before the…

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