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Formula 1Fernando Alonso reveals why he should have left F1 sooner

Fernando Alonso reveals that he should have left Formula 1 much sooner to pursue other motorsports before eventually coming back in 2021. The two-time Formula 1 world champion made his exit from the prestigious motorsport back in 2018 after a 4-year stint at McLaren. During Alonso’s return to his former team, he failed to secure […]

Formula 1Formula 1 star Lando Norris critiques his FP2 performance, calls himself 'an idiot'

McLaren’s Lando Norris critiques his performance after FP2, calling himself ‘an idiot,’ preparing for Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Despite finishing second in FP2, Norris was critical of his performance, suggesting it was just him instead of the car’s capability this weekend. Via F1i.com “That was just me being an idiot, […]

Formula 1Formula 1 legend Jenson Button's brutally honest comparison of Hamilton and Alonso

Former Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button revealed his thoughts on being teammates with Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton. During his time at McLaren, Button was joined by two extremely successful legends in Formula 1 — Lewis Hamilton in 2010 until 2012, and Fernando Alonso in 2015 and 2016. In an interview with another Formula […]

Formula 1Formula 1 news: Daniel Ricciardo opens up on race win with McLaren

Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo opens up about his recent race win with McLaren, and how it affects the team’s dynamic moving forward. The 2021 Italian Grand Prix was quite chaotic. Championship contenders Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crashed in the first corner, resulting in extensive post-race controversy. Meanwhile, Ricciardo was able to garner his […]

Formula 1Daniel Ricciardo gets brutally honest on never winning a Formula 1 world title

McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo shares that he is at peace with the possibility of never winning a Formula 1 world championship. Ricciardo has won a total of 8 races so far into his career, with his most recent victory coming at Monza with ended McLaren’s 9-year year win drought. The Australian is viewed as one of […]

Formula 1Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo gives honest take on Verstappen vs. Hamilton rivalry

McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo gives his honest take on the Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton rivalry taking over Formula 1 today. Despite recently winning the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, Ricciardo has had an up and down season, accumulating tough finishes and remarkable performances altogether. Today, the Australian sits at eighth in the driver standings of Formula […]

Formula 1Lewis Hamilton, F1 stars react to 'intense' change in Turkish GP

Lewis Hamilton and other Formula 1 stars found the grip levels in Istanbul Park ‘much more enjoyable’ as compared to last year’s Turkish Grand Prix after Friday’s practice sessions. With the return of the Turkish GP in 2020, drivers all over the grid complained about the track having no grip whatsoever — it was compared […]

Formula 1Ferrari's Carlo Sainz takes grid penalties in F1 Turkish GP

Carlos Sainz will endure grid penalties in the upcoming Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix due to exceeding engine allocations for the season. The Spaniard is set to get an engine upgrade for the weekend, similarly, Scuderia Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc also started from the back of the grid in the Russian Grand Prix. Via Reuturs: […]

OtherMcLaren's Lando Norris speaks out on possible future F1 move to Ferrari

McLaren’s Lando Norris has emerged as a popular Formula 1 driver in Italy, raising the question of a possible move to Ferrari in the future. Norris explains his current status with McLaren and answers what his future could hold to Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport. Via Gpblog.com “At the moment I am happy where […]

Formula 1McLaren's Lando Norris gets brutally honest on F1 car changes in 2022

As the 2021 Formula 1 season comes to a close, teams around the paddock have been ramping up in testing and innovation for the new 2022 car. A concept version of the car was unveiled earlier this year at the British Grand Prix that featured changes in the aerodynamics of the body and low-profile 18-inch […]

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