Hamilton: Alonso’s comments about F1 titles “make me giggle a little bit”

In an interview with Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf that was published last Saturday, Alonso discussed the value of F1 titles won against drivers from other teams compared to those fought only against a team-mate.
Alonso took to Twitter after the quotes began to circulate to say that “all titles are amazing” and he was “tired of the continuous search for headlines”, as well as suggesting …Keep reading

F1 teams discussing winter shutdown to aid staff wellbeing

F1 currently has a two-week shutdown during the summer break that is enshrined in the regulations, ensuring staff get time off through the busy season by making teams pause their operations.
Although all teams do ensure staff members get time off over Christmas and through the winter, there is nothing set in the sporting regulations that requires them to shut down through the off-season.
But …Keep reading

Verstappen “incredibly proud” of F1 season win record despite lack of stat interest

Having clinched his second F1 world title at Suzuka earlier this month, Verstappen continued his dominant campaign by scoring his 14th win of the year in Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix.
It meant Verstappen surpassed the existing record jointly held by Michael Schumacher from 2004 and Sebastian Vettel from 2013, as well as claiming the record for the number of points scored in a single season …Keep reading

Vandoorne joins Aston Martin as reserve F1 driver

The Belgian, who drove for McLaren between 2016 and 2018 and has most recently acted as a reserve for Mercedes, will undertake an increased F1 programme alongside his FE commitments for DS Penske.
He will share responsibilities at Aston Martin with FIA Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich throughout the intense 24-race schedule.
Vandoorne’s move to Aston Martin will also see him renew a …Keep reading