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F1 boss offers his view on the Mercedes/Red Bull battle

Following years of dominance by the Silver Arrows, Ross Brawn is looking forward to the close race between Mercedes and Red Bull in 2021. With Mercedes and Red Bull going head-to-head for both World Championships in 2021, Formula One boss Ross Brawn feels the title duel will bring what has been missing in previous seasons. […]

Why was Alonso a “huge surprise” for Prost in 2021?

Alain Prost has nothing but respect for Fernando Alonso’s approach to his return to Formula One with Alpine. Alain Prost, an Alpine advisor, claims he’s been pleasantly pleased by Fernando Alonso’s attitude since his comeback to Formula 1, claiming the Spaniard “changed a lot” during his time away from the sport. Earlier in his career, […]

What Verstappen is looking forward to most about the 2021 season

Prior to this year’s title fight with Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen admitted that races were often “a bit boring.” After several seasons of feeling “a bit bored” behind the dominant Mercedes team, Max Verstappen says he has enjoyed simply being involved in a battle at the front of the Formula One field in 2021. Verstappen, […]

Russell confesses that ‘everybody is frustrated’ with Williams’ poor form

Before moving to Mercedes, George Russell is determined to help Williams overcome their current difficulties and finish eighth in the Constructors’ Championship. As the 2021 season comes to a close, George Russell has expressed concern about Williams’ loss of pace, explaining that “everybody is frustrated” by the situation. Russell and Williams had a purple patch […]

Mercedes has revealed why Hamilton’s “spicy engine” was not used in Qatar

Mercedes used an older engine in Lewis Hamilton’s car for the Qatar Grand Prix, and the company has subsequently explained why. Mercedes has revealed why they chose not to use Lewis Hamilton’s newest engine in the Qatar Grand Prix, which the seven-time World Champion won. At the Losail International Circuit, Hamilton blasted to pole position […]

Alonso is pleased with his podium finish: “I’ve waited seven years for this!” 

Fernando Alonso was overjoyed to finally get a podium in F1 after a seven-year wait, finishing third at the Qatar Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso was delighted to finish on the podium at the Qatar Grand Prix, after a run of fourth-place finishes. Despite many punctures for rivals during the race, Alonso maintained third place as […]

Toto Wolff: ‘A little annoying’ for Verstappen’s bonus point

Max Verstappen claimed the fastest lap point at the end of the Qatar Grand Prix, which annoyed Toto Wolff. Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ CEO, was irritated to see Max Verstappen win the fastest lap award after Lewis Hamilton was unable to reply due to bad timing. On Lap 54/57, only seconds before the Virtual Safety Car […]

Max Verstappen: I never get presents from the stewards!

Max Verstappen says he was “not surprised” to be given a grid penalty for the Qatar Grand Prix, but he is pleased with his second-place finish. Max Verstappen was unsurprised to receive a grid penalty for the Qatar Grand Prix, but said he was “happy” to finish second behind Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen received a five-place […]

Hamilton closes the gap on Verstappen in the Formula One driver standings

Lewis Hamilton closed the gap on Max Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship after another exciting F1 weekend. Both championship races ended with Red Bull cutting into Mercedes’ lead in the Constructors’ standings. With two races remaining, Lewis Hamilton’s victory in Qatar has cut Max Verstappen’s lead in the Drivers’ Championship to eight points. Hamilton dominated […]

Norris wants action after ‘hazardous’ tyre failures in Qatar GP

In Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix, Lando Norris was one of four drivers who experienced an unexpected tyre failure. Lando Norris, a McLaren driver, has expressed his displeasure after a “dangerous” tyre failure at the Qatar Grand Prix. Norris was one of four drivers to suffer a front-left puncture in Sunday’s 57-lap race at the Losail […]