By Joe Murphy Everyone has given it a go over the last few years. Lewis Hamilton in 2021. Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez gave their tame best efforts in 2022 and this year, Oscar Piastri and Fernando Alonso have had their battles with the Dutchman, but to no avail. What is becoming clear is thatContinue reading “Why there is only ONE man who can stop Max Verstappen…”
Tag Archives: 2023
Charlie v Checo as Max needs overtakes in Spa… AGAIN!
By Joe Murphy It’s another sprint race weekend in 2023 and the weather could play havoc with teams plans. Max Verstappen, the current championship leader, takes a five-place grid penalty for a new gearbox. A year after he started 14th and won the event (he was leading after less than 8 laps), he’ll have toContinue reading “Charlie v Checo as Max needs overtakes in Spa… AGAIN!”
Hungry for Hungary?
By Joe Murphy The mixed results from Friday’s sessions show that this weekend’s results are by no means a formality. Russell and Leclerc topped limited sessions from wet weather time trials and Saturday’s new qualifying format is set to, at least slightly, shake the grid up. Danny Ricc is back and if he can finishContinue reading “Hungry for Hungary?”
Why Verstappen is less likely to win this weekend.
By Joe Murphy Max Verstappen has been undeniable so far this season. His victories have been consistent and comprehensive to such a degree, some believe the championship may be over already. And you know what? They are probably right. Verstappen alone would be leading the Constructors Championship which is a daunting fact. However, as we’veContinue reading “Why Verstappen is less likely to win this weekend.”
F1 goes Political!
By Joe Murphy Toto Wolff and Christian Horner were among the team principals entering 10 Downing Street this week. Two days after the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix, where an ominous looking Max Verstappen won his fifth race in a row to extend his lead at in the championship, eyes immediately cast the the British GrandContinue reading “F1 goes Political!”
Popular F1 Team set to change colour!
By Joe Murphy McLaren will run a special chrome-inspired livery at their home race, the British Grand Prix, marking their 60th anniversary as a constructor. The design pays homage to their chrome livery, which they ran for eight years until 2014. This livery will be in the history books forever more due to Lewis Hamilton’sContinue reading “Popular F1 Team set to change colour!”
Max still flying as Lando, Nico shine but Mercedes falter…
By Joe Murphy Max Verstappen made it two Poles for the price of one after another impressive performance around the Red Bull Ring on Saturday morning, with no summoning to the stewards office on this occasion. Checo Perez but the disappointment of Friday behind him to make sure he started the Sprint format on theContinue reading “Max still flying as Lando, Nico shine but Mercedes falter…”
HULKENBULGLARY!
By Joe Murphy Nico Hulkenberg will start today’s Canadian Grand Prix in 5th after suffering a 3 place grid penalty that now prevents him from starting on the front row for the first time since his return. Along with three other drivers, including Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, it appears as if the German failed to slowContinue reading “HULKENBULGLARY!”
Masterclass in Monaco to Stupendous in Spain – Can anyone stop Max now?
By Joe Murphy Max Verstappen, still yet to finish worse than second in a Grand Prix this year, claimed yet another win underneath the Spanish sun (clouds). Claiming victory in circumstances where it looked a shoe-in after the Dutchman evaded his only challenge by hometown hero Carlos Sainz, he went on to claim victory byContinue reading “Masterclass in Monaco to Stupendous in Spain – Can anyone stop Max now?”
Miami Vice indeed as 2nd drivers to have a field day!
By Joe Murphy Ahead of the first American Grand Prix of the year, thoughts have very swiftly moved on from what can only be described as an average and extremely underwhelming Azerbaijan Grand Prix event. That being said, there is at least something of a title race, so how will the latest round contribute toContinue reading “Miami Vice indeed as 2nd drivers to have a field day!”
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