Raikkonen explains close call with “pissed off” Sainz in F1 testing

As the third and final day of pre-season testing wound down at the Bahrain International Circuit, the TV feed showed Sainz and Alfa Romeo’s Raikkonen running closely together off-track at the exit of Turn 10.
Sainz had been attempting a final flying lap on a set of soft tyres in the closing minutes of the test, but was forced to abandon the lap after coming across a slow-moving Raikkonen on an …Keep reading
F1 Testing: Daniel Ricciardo Not Expecting “Massive Switches” Despite Positive McLaren Showing

F1 Testing: Daniel Ricciardo Not Expecting “Massive Switches” Despite Positive McLaren Showing

On the second day of testing, Daniel Ricciardo was asked what the team would bring to the grid in 2021. But stated, he doesn’t expect that there would be any significant difference heading into the new season. Ricciardo, therefore, has stated he won’t be surprised if there aren’t any major changes in his first season…

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Lewis Hamilton Seeking “Short Term” Replacement After Manager’s F1 Exit

Lewis Hamilton Seeking “Short Term” Replacement After Manager’s F1 Exit

Earlier this month, it was reported that Lewis Hamilton and Marc Hynes, the CEO of the Briton’s management team (project 44), had gone their separate ways. Ahead of the final pre-season tests in Bahrain, the Mercedes driver revealed his plans to replace his close friend Hynes in that role and touched upon the need for…

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Drive to Survive Season 3 a Lot Better Than Season 2?: “The Best One Yet”

Drive to Survive Season 3 a Lot Better Than Season 2?: “The Best One Yet”

Netflix’s Drive To Survive series has garnered a lot of attention and viewers after season one released in 2019. That first season attracted a lot of new fans into the sport, which gave Netflix and F1 license to milk this success further. Season three will release on March 19 and to whet the appetite, the…

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Hamilton: “No-one can come close” to Murray Walker

The British Racing Drivers’ Club announced on Saturday evening that Walker had died at the age of 97.
The news sent the motorsport world into mourning as tributes poured in for Walker, who served as the lead F1 commentator in the UK between 1976 and 2001.
SPECIAL FEATURE: A personal tribute to Murray Walker
Seven-time world champion Hamilton recalled how he heard Walker commentate when …Keep reading
Sebastian Vettel Seeking Time “to Really Get up to Speed” at Aston Martin F1

Sebastian Vettel Seeking Time “to Really Get up to Speed” at Aston Martin F1

Sebastian Vettel put in his laps for pre-season testing in Bahrain as he prepares for the 2021 season with his new team. However, the four-time world champion still thinks he needs time to adjust to his new machinery. The German spent six years behind the wheel of a Ferrari and now with a new team,…

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WATCH: F1 Commentator Murray Walker Spices Up Snooker Commentary as Only He Can

WATCH: F1 Commentator Murray Walker Spices Up Snooker Commentary as Only He Can

The F1 world was rocked to its core when news broke about the passing of Murray Walker. Walker was regarded as the iconic ‘voice of Formula 1,’ having commentated on the sport from 1976 to 2001. The Briton, who was also a World War II veteran, had a very distinctive and passionate style of commentary,…

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Should Sebastian Vettel Be Worried by Hamilton’s Alarming Mercedes F1 Verdict?

Should Sebastian Vettel Be Worried by Hamilton’s Alarming Mercedes F1 Verdict?

“The rear doesn’t feel particularly great with this new regulation change, and we’re trying to find the sweet spot.” – These were the words of Lewis Hamilton after day 2 of pre-season testing in Bahrain. This doesn’t just concern him, but also Sebastian Vettel. To give you some brief before we dive into the detail,…

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F1 Testing: Lando Norris Calls Out Yuki Tsunoda Over DRS Trick

F1 Testing: Lando Norris Calls Out Yuki Tsunoda Over DRS Trick

Yuki Tsunoda was highly impressive through his testing session yesterday. The Japanese driver got into a scintillating battle with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. He also put in some stunning flying laps towards the end of the session. In the end, Verstappen finished at the top on his C4 tyres. Meanwhile, Tsunoda, on the softest C5…

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