Archive: Why Hakkinen retired from F1 – in his own words

Right now I feel pure joy, because it is over. I don’t want to be sad at this moment. It is fun for me. All the people and friends in Formula 1 that I know are not going to disappear anywhere and I am not going to leave the planet. So why be sad?
I felt relieved after announcing my decision at Monza to take a sabbatical. I was able to relax and concentrate fully on my racing. It was a really …Keep reading

Marko: Verstappen lost ‘over 50 points innocently’ in 2021 F1 battle

After his victory in last weekend’s US Grand Prix, Verstappen currently leads Mercedes rival Hamilton by 12 points as the 2021 season heads into the final five races.
Marko cites the examples of the British, Azerbaijan and Hungarian Grands Prix as examples that Verstappen should be further ahead in the standings.
The Red Bull driver retired from the British GP after first-lap contact …Keep reading