Podcast: Hamilton beats Verstappen in thrilling F1 2021 opener in Bahrain

A combination of an aggressive Mercedes strategy, pre-race tyre selections and some controversial track limit flashpoints resulted in Hamilton beating Verstappen by less than a second at the end of an epic race at the Bahrain International Circuit.
There were talking points aplenty, including the fight for victory between Mercedes and Red Bull, as the 2021 F1 season finally got underway with a …Keep reading
Former Red Bull Driver Explains Where Fernando Alonso Lacks in Comparison to Lewis Hamilton

Former Red Bull Driver Explains Where Fernando Alonso Lacks in Comparison to Lewis Hamilton

The biggest talking point from the season-opener in Bahrain was the phenomenal victory of Lewis Hamilton. The Briton drove a superb race and won against the odds. However, what went under the radar was Fernando Alonso’s return to F1 after a two-year sabbatical. It was an eventful race for Alonso as he was holding himself…

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NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace Reacts to Lewis Hamilton’s Stunning Performance to Win F1 Bahrain GP

NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace Reacts to Lewis Hamilton’s Stunning Performance to Win F1 Bahrain GP

On Sunday, Lewis Hamilton pulled off a victory over Max Verstappen at the Bahrain GP. In wake of the breathtaking battle that led to this victory, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace sent his congratulations to the British F1 driver. It is no secret that Wallace is a great admirer of the Mercedes driver and massively respects…

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Fernando Alonso ‘Will Not Accept’ Losing to Ocon at Alpine Warns Webber

Fernando Alonso ‘Will Not Accept’ Losing to Ocon at Alpine Warns Webber

Alpine has taken a gamble by bringing back Fernando Alonso after his two-year sabbatical from the sport. They were looking for a replacement for the departing Daniel Ricciardo, as he switched to McLaren for the 2021 season. The French team is hoping the experienced driver can help guide the team through the transition from Renault…

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Bahrain GP: Ferrari F1 Boss Binotto Takes a Veiled Dig at Vettel?

Bahrain GP: Ferrari F1 Boss Binotto Takes a Veiled Dig at Vettel?

Ferrari got their 2021 season off to a solid start. The Italian team was able to get both its cars within the points positions in Bahrain. This position was a real luxury for the team during its shambolic 2020 season. Ferrari chief Mattia Binotto was very happy with both drivers and felt he can trust…

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‘No Other Option’: Mercedes Defends Strategic Calls on Bottas After His Complaints

‘No Other Option’: Mercedes Defends Strategic Calls on Bottas After His Complaints

While Lewis Hamilton was basking in his phenomenal win, his teammate, Valtteri Bottas, was sulking at a perceived strategic error from the team. The Finn wasn’t particularly happy with how his race played out. However, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes that they could not have done anything differently. So, he defended the Mercedes tactical…

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Why 2021 Could Cement Lewis Hamilton’s Legacy as F1’s Undisputed GOAT

Why 2021 Could Cement Lewis Hamilton’s Legacy as F1’s Undisputed GOAT

The 2021 Formula One season has officially begun and Red Bull have drawn first blood. At the season-opener at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Max Verstappen snatched pole position. Behind him are the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas respectively. However, Hamilton went on to win the race ahead of Verstappen in a titanic…

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