Mercedes Confirm Red Bull Firm Favourites for Imola and Portimao F1 Races

Mercedes Confirm Red Bull Firm Favourites for Imola and Portimao F1 Races

Mercedes and Red Bull put up an incredible show last weekend and provided the fans with the best season opener they could have hoped for. Lewis Hamilton showed why he is a 7-time World Champion as he defended his P1 position from Max Verstappen on new tyres. It seems like the dominant Mercedes are not…

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Does Aston Martin’s low-rake pain mean 2021 is a write off?

It’s a question that even the team itself can’t yet answer, despite the example of Mercedes providing some encouragement.
This was supposed to be the year when, boosted by extra financial resources and the arrival of Sebastian Vettel, the Silverstone team broke away from the midfield pack. Instead, the team has found itself towards the back of that group.
In Bahrain, Lance Stroll just …Keep reading
Webber Not Completely Onboard With Fernando Alonso’s F1 Return

Webber Not Completely Onboard With Fernando Alonso’s F1 Return

When it was announced that Fernando Alonso would be making his Formula 1 comeback, the F1 community was really excited. The 2-time World Champion had an impressive race at the season opener before an unfortunate incident forced him into an early retirement. Many were excited at the prospect of the veteran’s return. However, there are…

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45 Seconds Gap to Mercedes in Bahrain GP an ‘Encouraging Sign’: Mclaren F1

45 Seconds Gap to Mercedes in Bahrain GP an ‘Encouraging Sign’: Mclaren F1

McLaren were impressive in the first round in Bahrain for the 2021 season. Both their drivers finished in the Top-10, earning 18 points, taking them to 3rd place in the standings. The team boss, Andreas Seidl, says he is proud of the team and thinks they can close the gap to Mercedes. Daniel Ricciardo finished…

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Former F1 Driver Explains Why Binotto’s Dig at Sebastian Vettel is ‘Unfair’

Former F1 Driver Explains Why Binotto’s Dig at Sebastian Vettel is ‘Unfair’

Sebastian Vettel can’t seem to catch a break. After the German’s horrendous season at Ferrari last year, fans expected him to turn it around with Aston Martin. However, he had a nightmare race weekend in Bahrain while his former team had a morale-boosting outing. This prompted Ferrari’s Team Principal, Mattia Binotto, to take a veiled…

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Mazepin “beating himself up” over Bahrain woes, says Steiner

Mazepin’s F1 debut weekend went from bad to worse when he lost control on the Turn 2 kerbs at the start, veering into the barriers and ending his first race after less than a mile.
Mazepin took full responsibility for his mistake, saying his team “deserved better”.
Team principal Steiner said Mazepin was “pretty beat up” after his early retirement but has no doubts the Russian will try to …Keep reading