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Mercedes have filed a request for ‘Right of Review’ following the controversial clash between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on Lap 48 at the F1 Brazilian Grand Prix. The Sao Paulo GP was full of exhilarating action as Hamilton weaved his way through the field after having to incur several penalties over the race weekend. […]

After numerous jabs from the stewards at Mercedes this F1 weekend, team boss Toto Wolff says that ‘diplomacy has ended’ despite managing to pull off a massive result at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The first incident came at the expense of Lewis Hamilton’s exceptional qualifying performance. Hamilton violated F1 DRS rules and regulations after further […]

Red Bull’s Sergio Perez shed some light on Lewis Hamilton’s win at the F1 Brazilian Grand Prix, mentioning the rival car’s straight-line speed. Despite starting at P10, Hamilton managed to garner an impressive win, finishing above Max Verstappen, Valtteri Bottas, and Sergio Perez himself. Mercedes’ car was terrific throughout the race; specifically hamilton’s late overtake […]

F1 legend Fernando Alonso shares his brutal take on facing Mercedes amid the team’s dominant form all these years. Mercedes has won seven straight F1 constructor championships, with Lewis Hamilton winning every single year from 2014-2020. Alonzo, a champion himself, knows what it takes to succeed in the sport mightily but is also aware of […]

Despite starting from P1 on Saturday’s F1 sprint race, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen succumbed to Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas, which warranted an explanation from the Dutch star. Bottas started the race with soft tires, while Verstappen and his team opted to utilize medium tires, a strategy not ending as an effective one. Via F1 “We started […]

F1 and Red Bull boss Christian Horner comments on Lewis Hamilton and his fresh engine ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. Of course, the new engine was quite evident for Hamilton as he had a searing pace, topping the other drivers by over four-tenths. Via Crash “No, we saw from this morning that […]

Lewis Hamilton is set to take a 5-place grid penalty at the F1 Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend following another engine replacement. This won’t be the first time Hamilton receives an engine-related grid penalty this Formula 1 season. Mercedes has openly talked about their reliability concerns with their engines this year. For context, fellow teammate […]

F1 driver Valtteri Bottas takes a dig at Mercedes, stressing the constant pressure he received throughout his time with the team. Despite winning ten races and garnering 56 podiums for Mercedes, Bottas is set to leave the team, transferring to Alfa Romeo. The young and talented George Russell will receive Bottas’ seat next season. Often […]

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton shares an honest take on trailing Max Verstappen in the driver’s standings with just four races to go this season. After qualifying for a front-row position at the Mexican Grand Prix, Mercedes and Hamilton had goals of winning the race—all for catching up to Verstappen. With the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix, […]

F1 star Max Verstappen loves what his teammate, Sergio Perez, is doing for Red Bull after an impressive performance in Mexico. Despite qualifying behind the front row, Verstappen managed to overtake Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, ultimately winning the Mexican GP with Perez garnering a P3 finish. Via Planet F1 “Checo has been on fire […]

F1 championship leader and Red Bull star Max Verstappen sheds some light on what it takes to win the title this season. This season, Verstappen created a rivalry with Mercedes superstar and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The pair have battled it out the entire season and have involved themselves in multiple crashes this year. […]

It is no secret that George Russell gets bombarded with questions about his future with Mercedes, though he reveals that it’s unprofessional to start thinking about it before the F1 season comes to an end. After months of speculation, the young Brit was finally announced as a 2022 Mercedes driver earlier this year as he […]

After winning the Mexican Grand Prix, Max Verstappen, who leads the Formula 1 driver’s championship, blasts Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton over blaming Valtteri Bottas on Mercedes’ loss in Mexico. Despite securing a pole position prior to the race, Valtteri Bottas lost his lead early on in turn one, allowing Max Verstappen to overtake and […]

After bagging a front-row position for the Mexican GP, Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton shares his honest take on qualifying above Max Verstappen and Red Bull. During the practice sessions, Verstappen and Red Bull were consistently quicker than the silver arrows, while Mercedes themselves admit that Mexico was always a weakness to their overall performance. […]

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff shares the Formula 1 team’s weakness in the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix. Fans are eager to see Max Verstappen after a remarkable practice session, and hometown hero Sergio Perez, expecting the Red Bull stars to finish well in the race. Wolff recognizes that Mexico isn’t really Mercedes’ sweet spot despite the […]

Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas seems to have a front seat, enjoying the show of Formula 1’s latest rivalry, Max Verstappen vs. Lewis Hamilton. Bottas stresses that his teammate’s rivalry with the Dutch star is natural and does not harm anyone’s wellbeing despite all the controversy this season. Via PlanetF1 “I don’t think it is anything personal,” […]

According to McLaren team principal Zak Brown, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen face a new threat to their status in Formula 1. Both Verstappen and Hamilton dominate Formula 1, with Red Bull’s star leading the championship race by 12 points. The pair have been the most talked-about topic related to the sport. Their fame and rivalry […]

Porsche is known as one of the most popular sports car brands across the world. Yet, they do not belong in motorsport’s premier racing competition, Formula 1. Currently, Formula 1 is shifting its power unit regulations to attract new teams and manufacturers. Porsche Sporting Director Thomas Laudenbach spoke to RTL, stressing that Porsche is “seriously” […]

Nico Rosberg gives his honest take on his former rival, Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 title chances amid Max Verstappen’s apparent lead in the standings. Hamilton and Rosberg’s relationship in the past is so complex that it deserves an entire saga on its own. The pair were friends growing up but developed a sour relationship as […]

Formula 1 Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko reveals Max Verstappen has lost over 50 points in his intense championship rivalry with Lewis Hamilton this season. It is well known that although Verstappen has largely sustained success this F1 season, there have been a few races wherein fortune did not favor the Dutchman all so much. […]

Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton shares his desired mission by the time he retires from the sport. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, is highly regarded as one of the best drivers in the sport’s history. On top of that, the British star is the only Black driver to enter and mightily succeed in Formula 1. […]

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says that Mercedes’ new suspension upgrade could give them a significant boost in the final races of the Formula 1 season. Strong intrigue has circulated Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes ever since they introduced their new suspension upgrade. This upgrade lowers the rear of the car when hitting high speeds—resulting […]

Formula 1 Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto reveals that the power gap to Mercedes is ‘not so dramatic’ anymore—all thanks to their recent upgrades. Ever since Ferrari’s power unit scandal in 2019, the Scuderia has struggled to keep up with other teams around the paddock in terms of raw power or straight-line speed—which they were […]

Formula 1 Championship leader Max Verstappen shares his surprising reaction to winning the United States Grand Prix. Despite extending his lead over Lewis Hamilton to 12 points, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen gives a nonchalant response to his crucial race win over a seven-time world champion. The Dutch star has had intense battles against Hamilton, which […]

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion and Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton reacts to losing P1 to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen at the United States Grand Prix. After decent practice sessions,  Hamilton still qualifies behind championship-leader Verstappen as the Dutchman is two-tenths quicker. This year ends the streak of Mercedes garnering pole position at Austin, Texas, since […]

Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen shrugs off an upcoming front-row battle with Lewis Hamilton after finishing in pole position ahead of the US Grand Prix. Verstappen’s qualifying feat in Texas marks his first pole position in the US Grand Prix; the Dutchman finished two-tenths of a second ahead of Hamilton. As the pair have […]

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton vocalizes his struggles after finishing third in FP2 for the United States Grand Prix. After a blistering first practice session for Mercedes, Hamilton, despite setting the fastest time, was derailed due to exceeding track limits. Even with a newly replaced, Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), the British star finished […]

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton shares his brutally honest take on having a non-existent relationship with fellow Formula 1 star, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The pair have been battling it out this season, involving themselves in duels and crashes— sparking heated controversy from both the fans and themselves. When asked by the media, the British driver went […]

Formula 1 star and seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton, gives his honest take on the recent talks regarding Mercedes’ engine concerns. During the Turkish Grand Prix, Hamilton was given a 10-place grid penalty after the team decided to replace his Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), giving the British driver his 4th of the season— which is beyond […]

Formula 1 legend Fernando Alonso reveals how he’d perform in a Red Bull or Mercedes car. Alpine’s Fernando Alonso is currently sitting at 10th in the driver’s standings of Formula 1 this season. However, the Spaniard shared that the outcome of his races can be different, given the capabilities of cars under Red Bull and […]

With the 2021 season coming to a close, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff reveals that Sauber would be foolish to sell its Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team in the near future. Although more recognizable through its title sponsors Alfa Romeo, the backmarker team is owned by a Switzerland-based investment firm called Longbow Finance. According to […]

AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost says people who don’t agree with the current Formula 1 race calendar can easily leave the sport if they wanted to. Over the years, the workload has increased across the Formula 1 race calendar. This year features the most F1 races in a single season in the history of the […]

Lewis Hamilton says that he’ll work even harder in next year’s Formula 1 season to deny George Russell from claiming wins throughout the year. After George Russell was announced as the Mercedes replacement for Valtteri Bottas in the upcoming F1 2022 season, fans across the community have been excited to see if the promising Englishman […]

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says that changes must be made to Sprint Qualifying if it is to be used more often in the 2022 Formula 1 season. The sprint qualifying format was introduced this year in hopes to spice up the competition amid a Mercedes-dominant V6-Turbo Hybrid era. The new format reworked the race […]

Formula 1 fans around the world have long anticipated this day. George Russell is now a confirmed Mercedes driver for the 2022-23 Formula 1 season. The never-ending question seems to be will George Russell overthrow Lewis Hamilton’s reign at Mercedes next season?  Flashes of brilliance Russell’s journey has piqued the interest of many fans ever […]

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff is hilariously caught with a forced clap for Valtteri Bottas after realizing that the cameras were on him, despite the Fin’s Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix victory. Not Toto Wolff realizing he's on camera and starting to clap for Bottas pic.twitter.com/ORHgdr3fDV — Farmate (@Farmate_) October 10, 2021   It was […]

Sir Lewis Hamilton was left frustrated as he believes Mercedes had made the wrong pitstop call following a dramatic end to his well-managed comeback drive at the Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix. With the rain pouring on Sunday, drivers were forced to use sets of intermediate tires throughout the Turkish GP. Hamilton started from P11 […]

Lewis Hamilton is set to take a 10-place grid penalty at the Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix following the team’s decision to fit a 4th ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) on his Mercedes. Teams are only allotted 3 ICE replacements during the season, hence, the grid penalty. Mercedes trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin, explained that the […]

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 […]