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Lando Norris tipped to snub Max Verstappen partnership for risky team switch

Max Verstappen wins third consecutive Formula One world championship Former F1 team manager Peter Windsor has advised Lando Norris to consider joining Audi in 2026, despite the fact they will be newcomers on the grid. The McLaren star has been widely touted for a move to Red Bull once his current contract expires, with the team dominating the Constructors’ Championship for the last two seasons in a row. A Red

Max Verstappen not the same as Novak Djokovic and might never outdo Hamilton

The tributes since he secured the world title have been so glowing, the acclaim so universal that it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking it inevitable that Max Verstappen will end up as the greatest driver in Formula One history. A hat-trick of championships, the latest by a margin so embarrassingly chasmic he is in danger of lapping the field, would seem to point in that direction.

Verstappen hopes to finish his career with Red Bull

Max Verstappen insists it would be a ‘beautiful story’ to spend the rest of his career at Red Bull after wrapping up his third consecutive title in a record-breaking season Max Verstappen won his third world drivers’ championship in Qatar last weekend The Dutchman is contracted with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 F1 season He believes it would be a ‘beautiful story’ to spend his whole career

Red Bull make thoughts on sacking Sergio Perez clear as 'only' replacement named

Helmut Marko has claimed that Red Bull want to honour the terms of Sergio Perez’s contract but admitted that it is only the lack of viable alternatives that are keeping the 33-year-old with the team for 2024. The Mexican endured an extremely messy weekend in Qatar last time out, tangling with Esteban Ocon and Nico Hulkenberg to send him out of the sprint race and forcing him to start the

Sainz makes worrying Mercedes prediction with Lewis Hamilton tipped to suffer

Carlos Sainz believes that only Ferrari can challenge Red Bull for the Drivers’ and Constructor Championships next season with Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton not mentioned as potential challengers. Ferrari endured a disappointing start to the 2023 season as they struggled to extract performance from the unpredictable SF-23, frustrating the Tifosi with inconsistent displays compared to their lightning-fast start to 2022. The Scuderia failed to go the distance in their fight

Martin Brundle slammed by F1 fans after challenging 'weak' Qatar GP views

Martin Brundle suffered backlash from Formula One fans after opening up about extreme heat drivers had to endure during the Qatar Grand Prix. Sunday's (October 8) race which was won by Max Verstappen who secured his third straight F1 world title the day before in the Sprint race, had drivers suffered in intense heat of up to 50C in their cockpits. Alpine's Esteban Ocon admitted that he vomited inside his

Lewis Hamilton humility shown in new George Russell clip as F1 fans laud 'class'

There was no bad blood between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell after a collision between the Mercedes team-mates ended the former's Qatar Grand Prix early on Saturday. One turn was all it took for Hamilton's race to come to an end at Lusail International Circuit, where a mistimed overtake attempt early on forced his early retirement. The incident saw Hamilton attract plenty of heat in the aftermath, with many of

Lewis Hamilton penalised after Qatar GP as driver sick in helmet

Max Verstappen wins third consecutive Formula One world championship Heat proved to be the issue of the day in the Doha desert on Sunday as Max Verstappen capped off his third consecutive World Championship with a win and Lewis Hamilton crashed out on the opening lap. The trip to Qatar was troublesome from the very beginning as the infamously abrasive pyramid kerbs threatened to create puncture issues with the Pirelli

FIA bring in sudden new rule for Qatar Grand Prix due to 'Safety Car frequency'

The FIA have introduced a sudden new rule change ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix. The Lusail International Circuit will play host this evening to 17th race of the 2023 Formula One calendar, with the Drivers' Championship having already been wrapped up by Red Bull's Max Verstappen. The Dutch racer claimed his third consecutive F1 title on Saturday after he finished second in the sprint race. With team-mate Sergio Perez,

Lance Stroll's dad's is part of F1's billionaire's club with colossal net worth

Cynics say rich parents are as important as natural talent, when it comes to succeeding in Formula One. Fortunately for Lance Stroll, he is lucky enough to have both. However, the Canadian driver’s familial wealth has counted for little this season as he is currently languishing in 10th position heading into this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, after a meltdown during qualifying. The 24-year-old faces an uphill battle for points at