De Silvestro confirms Indy 500 return with Paretta
Swiss racing driver Simona De Silvestro will return to IndyCar this year with a bid to make the…
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Daimler Reportedly Has the Final Say in All Major Decisions at Mercedes F1
Mercedes have been in the limelight since the latter part of the 2020 F1 season when they announced a major corporate restructuring. After year-long talks, INEOS joined the team as stakeholders alongside Daimler and Toto Wolff. The Austrian investor and team-principal increased his stakes to 33%, while Daimler sold 27% of theirs to bring it…
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Perez already working on “some good ideas” to help Red Bull ahead of F1 2021
Sergio Perez says he is already working with Red Bull on a number of ideas that he thinks can help the Formula 1 team make a step forward in 2021
Ocon: Daniel Ricciardo Not the ‘Strongest Benchmark’ in F1
Fernando Alonso is replacing Daniel Ricciardo at the newly rebranded Alpine this season. The former champion will drive alongside young Esteban Ocon. In a recent interview, the French driver stated that Ricciardo isn’t the strongest benchmark according to him. In 2020, the Honey Badger outperformed the French driver. Esteban Ocon managed to out-qualify the Australian…
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Ocon to drive Alpine RGT car in first two Rally Monte Carlo stages
Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon is to take part in the opening two special stages of the Monte Carlo Rally in an Alpine A110S sports car
Tough to Emulate Ricciardo: Ex-F1 Driver Warns Fans Against High Expectations of Fernando Alonso
When Fernando Alonso bid adieu to F1 at the end of 2018, it was disappointing on so many levels. His peers and fans considered him one of the best drivers on the grid; he was a multiple-world champion who was leaving at the peak of his powers. So, when he announced his return last season,…
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Mercedes ushers in space age upgrade of race bays
Mercedes is updating some key facilities at its Brackley headquarters with a space age refurbishment of its race…
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Ferrari Insider Claims Interim CEO John Elkann ‘Does Not Like Racing’
Ferrari appointed John Philip Jacob Elkann as their chairman after Sergio Marchionne in 2018. Ferrari F1 team did not perform up to the expectations in 2020. Elkann then became Ferrari’s temporary CEO after Louis Camilleri left his job, surprisingly. In an interview, Leo Turrini pointed out an interesting fact about the Italian team’s new head.…
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Sauber set to extend Ferrari F1 partnership to 2025
Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team owner Sauber is set to extend its partnership with Ferrari through to 2025, ending suggestions of a switch to Renault support, Autosport has learned
‘I Leave Richer Than I Was Before’ – Sebastian Vettel Explains Biggest Takeaway from Ferrari Failure
One of the biggest stories before the season’s resumption in July last year was Ferrari’s decision to let go of Sebastian Vettel. Just a couple of years ago, the famed team and its esteemed driver were closely knit as a singular unit. But things turned sour between the two because of their failure to grab…
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