By Joe Murphy In a potentially ominous declaration of their intent, McLaren have made direct reference to their Triple Crown legacy when they became the first team to unveil their 2024 Formula 1 livery yesterday afternoon. Quite whether the team can navigate their way to a surprise title challenge remains to be seen. But theContinue reading “Fans spot unnerving detail about new McLaren car livery…”
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The best K-Mag and Hulk can hope for this year…
By Joe Murphy There hasn’t even been a testing car on track yet and already it’s a rocky start to the season for Haas. The charismatic character of Guenther Steiner has departed, to the shock of many. To compound the misery, the team that finished stone dead last in 2023 has been called out forContinue reading “The best K-Mag and Hulk can hope for this year…”
Why this could this be Ricciardo’s last year in F1…
By Joe Murphy Let’s get this article started with the obvious; I don’t personally want this to be the case. However, it is entirely plausible that this could be the Australia’s final year in the elite level of this sport. Alternatively, it could also be a renaissance period. Should car number three find itself beingContinue reading “Why this could this be Ricciardo’s last year in F1…”
African Grand Prix to be added to Race Calendar?
By Joe Murphy South Africa? Egypt? Perhaps even somewhere such as Uganda. All of these options are said to be on the table. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem today reinforced just how important the African market is to the sport. Calls for a race have arguably never been stronger and it appears talks are inContinue reading “African Grand Prix to be added to Race Calendar?”
Why Sergio Perez will be World Champion in 2024…
By Joe Murphy Humour me for a moment. Sergio Perez is a contender to win the World Championship in 2024. He has to be. Along with teammate Max Verstappen, the Mexican is in the best car. Should Red Bull keep their edge over the rest of the field, then technically he has the fastest carContinue reading “Why Sergio Perez will be World Champion in 2024…”
Lando Norris moves to Red Bull, Mercedes or Ferrari under consideration…
By Joe Murphy Lando Norris is one of the most talented drivers on the grid. Of that, there is little doubt. The young British driver entering yet another season of the sport means Norris is far from the rookie he was in 2019, in fact he’s an experienced driver by this point. However, whilst heContinue reading “Lando Norris moves to Red Bull, Mercedes or Ferrari under consideration…”
Button: Hamilton could have edge on Verstappen in 2024…
By Joe Murphy Jenson Button thinks Mercedes could be Constructors Champions in 2024 after significant changes are being made to the car. All signs indicate that the gap between runaway 2023 winners Red Bull and the chasing back, is indeed closing. Significant changes by all teams in terms of pace mean it might not beContinue reading “Button: Hamilton could have edge on Verstappen in 2024…”
Guenther is GONE! Replacement already named…
By Joe Murphy Guenther Steiner has shockingly left his role as Team Principal of Haas F1 Team effective immediately in a move that is sure to make ‘Drive to Survive’ far less entertaining. However, the plan is for current Director of Engineering; Ayao Komatsu, to take the role. Guenther led the team since the AmericanContinue reading “Guenther is GONE! Replacement already named…”
Alan Jones: A Career Retrospective
By Joe Murphy Alan Jones is one of those former Formula 1 World Champions who seems to always go under the radar. He certainly isn’t one of the first names most people think of when recounting them. Perhaps this has to do with the fact that he didn’t dominate the sport like some of hisContinue reading “Alan Jones: A Career Retrospective”
Mercedes and Williams strike a deal! Others to follow suit…?
By Joe Murphy Williams have confirmed that Mercedes will be their power unit supplier from 2026, henceforth, extending the already lengthy partnership between the motorsport giants. This is important because in two years time, new strict regulations will come into play in terms of sustainability and overall power consumption. Mercedes started supplying Williams with enginesContinue reading “Mercedes and Williams strike a deal! Others to follow suit…?”